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The name Jantar Mantar derives from the Sanskrit Yantra Mantra, meaning “instruments and formulas.” It refers to a set of observatories built in the 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur for the precise study of celestial…
Brij Rama Palace, perched above Darbhanga Ghat, is one of the oldest and most treasured riverfront landmarks of Varanasi. Originally constructed in 1812 by Shridhara Narayana Munshi, a minister to the Nagpur estate, the sandstone palace is a magnificent example…
On the banks of the Ganga at Lalita Ghat stands the Nepali Mandir, also known as the Kathwala Temple, a striking reminder of Nepalese culture in Varanasi. This temple was commissioned in the early 19th century by King Rana Bahadur…
The month April has mysterious origins. The most popular theory suggests that it derives from the Latin word aperire, meaning “to open.” This fits with the month’s timing, as April marks the opening of spring—when flowers begin to bloom and…
Lalita Ghat is one of Varanasi’s revered riverfronts, situated between Manikarnika and Dashashwamedh Ghats near the famed Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Named after Goddess Lalitha, this ghat is closely associated with Shakti worship and features the Lalita Gauri Temple, a shrine…
The Visalakshi Devi Temple is located close to Mir Ghat and the Nepali Temple, just a two-minute walk from the ghats along the Ganges in Varanasi. The name Visalakshi comes from Sanskrit, where viśāla means “wide” or “expansive” and akshi means “eyes.”…
The Mrityunjay Mahadev Temple in Varanasi is a revered shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva in his form as Mrityunjay, the conqueror of death. The name comes from the Sanskrit words mrityu (death) and jaya (victory), symbolizing Shiva’s power to shield…
During eclipses, Hindu temples across India customarily close their sanctums. Traditional belief holds that an eclipse disrupts natural energies, making the atmosphere unfit for worship. Ancient texts often describe eclipses as times when cosmic balance is disturbed, and so rituals…
Holi, one of the most vibrant festivals celebrated across India, marks the arrival of spring and symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. Known as the Festival of Colors, Holi has deep roots in Hindu mythology and rich cultural traditions.…