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      Hidden Secrets of Varanasi: Vibrant Tradition (Guided Tour)

      • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
        3h
      • English
      Price details
      S$27.71 x 1 AdultS$27.71
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      Price is S$27.71

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      • What's includedWhat's included
        Bottled water
      • What's includedWhat's included
        Coffee and/or Tea
      • What's excludedWhat's excluded
        Food and drink, Transport

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      • Service animals allowed
      • Public transport options are available nearby
      • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
      • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
      • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
      • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

      Activity itinerary

      Dashashwamegh ghat

      • 10m
      Dashaswamedh Ghat:- Dashashwamedh ghat is one of the oldest, most spectacular and important ghat, located at the bank of the river Gange near to the old Vishwanath Temple in the Kashi. The literal meaning of the Dashashwamedh is the Ghat (river front) of the ten sacrificed horses (dash means 10, ashwa means horse, medh means sacrifice). There are two mythologies about the ghat is that the Lord Brahma was created the Dashashwamedh ghat in order to welcome the Lord Shiva, and the second one is the Lord Brahma was sacrificed the ten horses in a yajna here. This ghat is famous for the Agni Pooja which is held here daily in the evening by a group of the priest who are dedicated to the Lord Shiva, River Ganges, Surya, Agni as well as the whole universe.

      Vishalakshi Temple

      • 15m
      • Admission ticket included
      The Vishalakshi Temple, also known as Vishalakshi Gauri Temple, is one of the prominent temples of Varanasi that belongs to the Goddess Vishalakshi. The Goddess Vishalakshi is an aspect of the goddess Parvati or Gauri and is believed to have large eyes as the name also says ‘Vishalakshi = Vishal (big) + akshi (eyes).’ It is located at the Mir Ghat on the banks of the Ganga River. The temple is considered as a Shakti Pitha dedicated to the Hindu Divine Mother, Adi Shakti. The popular holy place in Varanasi is part of the famous triad of temples, Kanchi Kamakshi, Madurai Meenakshi, and Kashi Visalakshi. It is considered that the earrings or kundal of the Goddess Sati had fallen here.

      Nepali Temple (Kathwala Temple)

      • 15m
      • Admission ticket included
      Nepali Temple:- Shri Samrajeswar Pashupatinath Mahadev Mandir, also known as the Nepali Mandir, Kanthwala Mandir and Mini Khajuraho, is one of the oldest and most famous temples in the holy city of Varanasi. This temple has great religious importance in Hinduism and is dedicated to the Lord Shiva. The mandir is made of terracotta, stone and wood and took three decades to complete. The wood is termite proof. It is constructed in Nepali style of architecture and is surrounded by tamarind and ficus religiosa (peepal) trees.

      Manikarnika Ghat

      • 25m
      • Admission ticket included
      Manikarnika Ghat:- This Ghat is famous for being the sacred cremation ground for Hindus. Manikarnika Ghat is one of the holiest cremation grounds among the sacred riverfronts (Ghats), alongside the river Ganges. In Hinduism, death is considered a gateway to another life marked by the result of one's karma. It is believed that a human's soul attains moksha, and hence breaks the cycle of rebirth when cremated here.The well at the ghat is called Manikarnika Kund and was built by Lord Vishnu.

      Manikarnikeshwar Mahadev Temple - Kashi Khand

      • 10m
      • Admission ticket included
      According to Lord Vishnu, devotees who take bath in Manikarnika and worship Manikarnikeshwar will not see mother’s womb again (meaning – there will be no rebirth). The linga is located underground, devotees can go all the way down to have a darshan of Shri Manikarnikeshwar Mahadev.

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        Dashashwamegh ghat
        • 221001, Dashashwamegh ghat, Uttar Pradesh, India

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        Virtual Experiential Museum Varanasi
        • 221001, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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