varanasi temple

 

varanasi temple
         Oldest continually inhabited  world, Varanasi  arguably holiest place India.  spiritual activities take place along  sacred Ganges River, where pilgrims bathe  mourners cremate recently deceased relatives plain view  passersby.

Tourists, other hand, find their own flavor  spiritualism taking sunrise boat rides, releasing floral blessings  float  river, watching  fire-filled Hindu chanting ceremonies steep ghats.

Away water, streets old town twist  turn like endless maze. Legend  there's still no accurate map Varanasi, once you experience  labyrinthine city  yourself, you'll be inclined to believe it.......... 

Varanasi is city in  northern Indian state Uttar Pradesh dating  11th century B.C. Regarded as the spiritual capital India,  city draws Hindu pilgrims who bathe  Ganges River’s sacred waters and perform funeral rites. Along the city's winding streets some 2,000 temples, including Kashi Vishwanath, the “Golden Temple,” dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva....... 

Meaure: 82 km²....... 

Destination: 81 m.......... 

Postal code: 221 001 to....... 

Weather: 28 °C, Wind S at 2 km/h, 68%..........

Population: 12.1 lakhs (2011)

Dist: Varanasi

Local timings: Friday, 6:59 pm.......