The city of Moksha for Hindus since centuries--An Ultimate Pilgrimage #Varanasi

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20th Oct 2017

Varanasi

Photo of The city of Moksha for Hindus since centuries--An Ultimate Pilgrimage #Varanasi by Rupa Datta Majumder
Day 1

One of the most colorful and fascinating places on earth-Varanasi. Also known as Kashi/Benaras. Varanasi is popular pilgrimage point for the Hindus. One of the holiest place, city of Moksha for Hindus since centuries - an ultimate pilgrimage. Varanasi is the oldest city of the world. More than 3000 years old and is famous as the city of temples. Many Hindus believe that dying in Varanasi brings salvation. Apart from Kashi Biswanath Temple which is one of the major attraction point for offering Puja to Lord Shiva, ghats of Ganga is another major attraction where people watches the daily life of Varanasi. Sankat Mochan temple is also very popular for offering puja to Hanumanji. Within 3 days , how you will plan your schedule depends to you. There are certain people , who will only love to spend time beside river Ganga. I have spent more time on Ganga ghats. During first or second day, try to complete to offer puja to Kashi Biswanath temple, Sankat Mochan, Annapurna mandir and other temples where you want to.

People and Ganga ghat

Photo of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India by Rupa Datta Majumder

Everyday bath

Photo of Dashashwamegh ghat, Uttar Pradesh, India by Rupa Datta Majumder

Ganga Ghat

Photo of Kedar ghat, Bangali Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India by Rupa Datta Majumder

Holy bath on Ganga

Photo of Kedar ghat, Bangali Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India by Rupa Datta Majumder

Take a boat ride

Photo of Holly Ganga, Assi Ghat Road, Assi ghat, Shivala, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, IN by Rupa Datta Majumder

Puja Arti at Dasaswamedh Ghat is a must watch

Photo of Ganga Aarti, Katesar, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India by Rupa Datta Majumder

Worshiping Ganga

Photo of The city of Moksha for Hindus since centuries--An Ultimate Pilgrimage #Varanasi by Rupa Datta Majumder

Offering Puja at Dasaswamedh Ghat

Photo of The city of Moksha for Hindus since centuries--An Ultimate Pilgrimage #Varanasi by Rupa Datta Majumder

Worship

Photo of Ganga Aarti, Katesar, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India by Rupa Datta Majumder

Woman offering her puja by lighting pamp during Dev Depavali

Photo of Ganga Aarti, Katesar, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India by Rupa Datta Majumder

Ganga ghat during Dev Deepvali time

Photo of Ganga Aarti, Katesar, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India by Rupa Datta Majumder

The Dev Deepavali is the festival of Kartik Poornima celebrated in Varanasi. It falls on the full moon of the Hindu month of Kartika and takes place fifteen days after Diwali. The steps of all the ghats on the riverfront of the Ganges River, are lit and decorated with flowers in honour of Ganga.

Photo of Ganga Aarti, Katesar, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India by Rupa Datta Majumder

Ghats of Ganga decorated by lamps

Photo of Ganga Aarti, Katesar, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India by Rupa Datta Majumder

Steps of Ganga decorated during Dev Deepavali

Photo of Ganga Aarti, Katesar, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India by Rupa Datta Majumder

A view of Ganga and adjacent ghats during Dev Deepavali

Photo of Ganga Aarti, Katesar, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India by Rupa Datta Majumder

Steps of Ganga Ghat

Photo of Ganga Aarti, Katesar, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India by Rupa Datta Majumder

A couple offering Puja by lighting lamp during Dev Deepavali

Photo of Ganga Aarti, Katesar, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India by Rupa Datta Majumder
Day 2

Dhobi Ghat

Photo of The city of Moksha for Hindus since centuries--An Ultimate Pilgrimage #Varanasi by Rupa Datta Majumder
Photo of The city of Moksha for Hindus since centuries--An Ultimate Pilgrimage #Varanasi by Rupa Datta Majumder

Dhobi Ghat

Photo of The city of Moksha for Hindus since centuries--An Ultimate Pilgrimage #Varanasi by Rupa Datta Majumder
Photo of The city of Moksha for Hindus since centuries--An Ultimate Pilgrimage #Varanasi by Rupa Datta Majumder

Beautiful wall art and Sadhus

Photo of The city of Moksha for Hindus since centuries--An Ultimate Pilgrimage #Varanasi by Rupa Datta Majumder

Feeding bird in early morning ghat side

Photo of The city of Moksha for Hindus since centuries--An Ultimate Pilgrimage #Varanasi by Rupa Datta Majumder
Photo of The city of Moksha for Hindus since centuries--An Ultimate Pilgrimage #Varanasi by Rupa Datta Majumder
Photo of The city of Moksha for Hindus since centuries--An Ultimate Pilgrimage #Varanasi by Rupa Datta Majumder
Photo of The city of Moksha for Hindus since centuries--An Ultimate Pilgrimage #Varanasi by Rupa Datta Majumder
Photo of The city of Moksha for Hindus since centuries--An Ultimate Pilgrimage #Varanasi by Rupa Datta Majumder

Usual Talk and every day bath scene

Photo of The city of Moksha for Hindus since centuries--An Ultimate Pilgrimage #Varanasi by Rupa Datta Majumder

Ganga & Boat

Photo of The city of Moksha for Hindus since centuries--An Ultimate Pilgrimage #Varanasi by Rupa Datta Majumder

After Bath

Photo of The city of Moksha for Hindus since centuries--An Ultimate Pilgrimage #Varanasi by Rupa Datta Majumder

View of Ganga

Photo of The city of Moksha for Hindus since centuries--An Ultimate Pilgrimage #Varanasi by Rupa Datta Majumder
Photo of The city of Moksha for Hindus since centuries--An Ultimate Pilgrimage #Varanasi by Rupa Datta Majumder

A quiet place for prayer

Photo of The city of Moksha for Hindus since centuries--An Ultimate Pilgrimage #Varanasi by Rupa Datta Majumder
Photo of The city of Moksha for Hindus since centuries--An Ultimate Pilgrimage #Varanasi by Rupa Datta Majumder

Winter Morning and migratory birds

Photo of The city of Moksha for Hindus since centuries--An Ultimate Pilgrimage #Varanasi by Rupa Datta Majumder
Photo of The city of Moksha for Hindus since centuries--An Ultimate Pilgrimage #Varanasi by Rupa Datta Majumder

Emerging souls

Photo of The city of Moksha for Hindus since centuries--An Ultimate Pilgrimage #Varanasi by Rupa Datta Majumder

Wait

Photo of The city of Moksha for Hindus since centuries--An Ultimate Pilgrimage #Varanasi by Rupa Datta Majumder

Waiting for your turn

Photo of The city of Moksha for Hindus since centuries--An Ultimate Pilgrimage #Varanasi by Rupa Datta Majumder

Ganga side and peole

Photo of The city of Moksha for Hindus since centuries--An Ultimate Pilgrimage #Varanasi by Rupa Datta Majumder

Sadhu & Ganga

Photo of The city of Moksha for Hindus since centuries--An Ultimate Pilgrimage #Varanasi by Rupa Datta Majumder

The famous Pakeezah film bridge

Photo of Malviya Bridge, Ghats of varanasi, Rajghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India by Rupa Datta Majumder

What you should not miss in local delicacies are --Varanasi Paan & Rabri Malai-- The most famous all over India and the world. Also jalebi and puri and glass of hot milk with bit of malai will give your mind a fresh start of morning.

Photo of Malviya Bridge, Ghats of varanasi, Rajghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India by Rupa Datta Majumder

Apart from many places in Varansi like all ghats (Panchganga Ghat,Manikarnika Ghat - (the main cremation ghat; a must-see,) Dasaswamedh Ghat ,Rana Ghat,Kedar Ghat,Narad Ghat,Hishchandra Ghat ,Hanuman Ghat,Shivala Ghat,Tulsi Ghat Assi Ghat , Manmandir Ghat, Munshi Ghat), Benaras Hindu University, Chunar Fort, Sarnath, Ramgarh fort is also place to be visited.

View of Varanasi

Photo of The city of Moksha for Hindus since centuries--An Ultimate Pilgrimage #Varanasi by Rupa Datta Majumder

Chatry & Puja at Kedar Ghat

Photo of The city of Moksha for Hindus since centuries--An Ultimate Pilgrimage #Varanasi by Rupa Datta Majumder

Lane and gali's of Varanasi is another attraction for photographers. This is towards Kashi Biswanath Temple

Photo of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Lahori Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India by Rupa Datta Majumder

Sarnath

Photo of Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India by Rupa Datta Majumder
Day 3

Portrait of Sarnath

Photo of Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India by Rupa Datta Majumder

A morning delight

Photo of Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India by Rupa Datta Majumder

Winter in Varanasi

Photo of Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India by Rupa Datta Majumder

BORN FREE....

Photo of Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India by Rupa Datta Majumder