South Varanasi Temple Walk

Life dwells in many spiritual ways here and every narrow lane of this oldest living city holds some of magic; deep within. To experience it you must take a walk through these lane, else you may never know if you don’t go, what magic you could have missed!

1. Baba Keenaram Ashram

An epitome of Tantrik faith, the Ashram was founded by the biggest saint of ‘Aghor’, Shree Baba Keenaram in 17th century to serve the people and enlighten them with the ancient wisdom. It is believed that taking a dip in the pious Kreem Kund at the Ashram is enough for one to be free from all the diseases.

2. Gurudham Temple

This historic Temple was built by Maharaja Jai Narayan Ghoshal from Kolkata in the year 1814. It is believed to be a Yogic temple and a place for achieving the spiritual elevation. Don’t miss out its unique octagonal shaped architecture which has a deep inner meaning as per the Yogic literature and practices.

3. Anand Park

This beautiful park is historically significant as a big religious debate had been organised here in 1869 between the Pandits of Banaras and Swami Dayanand Saraswati, the founder of Arya Samaj. Today the park is open for the common people to relax and admire the beauty of nature.

4. Kushmanda Durga Temple

Everyday thousands of devotees come  to worship the goddess Durga at this ancient shrine. The present temple was built in 1860 by Rani Bhavani, the Queen of Bengal. It’s unique Nagra style temple architecture and adjoining Kund holds high significance in the Hindu mythology.

5. Tulsi Manas Mandir

The Ramcharitmanas is an epic collection of verses which was written in the Awadhi language by Indian bhakti poet Goswami Tulsidas sitting here at Tulsi manas Mandir in 16th-century. The most attractive feature of this place is it’s beautifully engraved marble walls depicting scenes from the collection.

6. Sankat Mochan Temple

Believed to be one of the oldest temple of Varanasi where Lord Hanuman is being worshipped as the Trouble Remover! As it is a common belief that worshipping him would set one free from all their problems. Also you shouldn’t miss out the mouth watering delicacy served here as Prasad which is  Laddoo.

7. Samosa, Lassi & Paan

A glass of the soothing Lassi after 2 hot Samosas at Pahelwan Lassi Bhander will surely take away all your exhaustion of the ‘walk’, but a well crafted Maghai Paan from Keshav Tambul Bhandar can only give you such a refreshing experience and taste to remember that you will come back again and again for it!

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8. Wooden toys of Varanasi

‘Khojwan’ area is home for 100s of traditional toy makers. The toys are crafted with wood, coloured by hands and loved worldwide since the age of the silk route.

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9. Pilgrims Book House

Want to devour into reading? Then Pilgrim Book House is the place for you with huge collection of rear books and more. They also organise enlightening lectures and talks frequently!

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10. Banaras Hindu University

A century old University with lush green campus spread over 1300 acres was established by Pt. Madan Mohan Malviyaji. The campus is full of Garden, Grounds, Lake, Museum, even Temples to visit!

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