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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…
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…
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.…
Situated near the Assi area of Varanasi, the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple is among the city’s most venerated shrines. It is dedicated to Lord Hanuman, revered as the Sankat Mochan or “reliever of troubles,” a title that reflects his role…
Lolark Kund, near Tulsi Ghat in Varanasi, is one of the city’s most ancient and revered stepwells. It is deeply tied to fertility rites and solar worship. The name Lolark means “Trembling Sun,” a reference to the shimmering reflection of…
The Annapurna Devi Mandir, located near the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, is dedicated to Goddess Annapurna, the giver of food and nourishment. The name Annapurna comes from two Sanskrit words: anna (food or grain) and purna (complete or…
The Doms is a community whose presence is inseparable from Varanasi’s cremation ghats. For centuries, they have overseen cremations at Manikarnika and Harishchandra, the two principal burning ghats on the Ganga. Their work is ritually central: arranging wood, building pyres,…