TIBETAN TEMPLE VARANASI
A shrine with stunning Tibetan Architecture, Tibetan
Temple was where Lord Buddha taught his disciples
the four truths of life. The edifice has a beautiful statue
of Shakyamuni, prayer wheels and is decorated with
traditional Buddhist paintings also called Thangksa.
MANIKARNIKA GHAT
Considered as a gateway to the next life, Manikarnika
Ghat is a highly sacred riverfront in India. It is believed
that spending the last few days of life at the Ghat and
completing the rituals of cremation here ensure a
painless passing and also a way to attain freedom from
the endless cycle of birth and death.
KEDAR GHAT
Kedar Ghat is one of the oldest Ghats in Varanasi and
is considered cleaner for bathing in the holy River
Ganga and offering prayers to Lord Siva at the
Kedareshwar Temple. It is often visited for the
beautiful surroundings and the spiritual vibe.
BATUK BHAIRAV MANDIR
Famous for being a place of worship for Aghoris and
Tantriks, Batuk Bhairav Mandir is considered to be of
immense religious importance. The temple is
dedicated to Batuk Bhairav who was an incarnation of
Lord Shiva. An interesting feature of the temple is the
sacred Akhand Deep which is believed to be burning
for ages. The oil from this lamp is said to have healing
powers.
BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY
Established by Madan Mohan Malviya in 1916, Banaras
Hindu University is a 5.3 square kilometer campus in
the city. It has about 30,000 students residing in the
campus and is the largest residential university in the
continent.
BHARAT MATA MANDIR
Bharat Mata Mandir is a unique shrine dedicated to
our country, Mother India. The temple does not have
any deity, but a relief map of the country carved in
marble. The temple was the brainchild of Babu Shiv
Prasad Gupta, a freedom fighter. It was built in 1936
and inaugrated by Mahatma Gandhi.