Varanasi travel - Lonely Planet | Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia
A first-time guide to Varanasi, India. Sep 19, 2024 • 9 min read. This holy city is India at its most intense – and magical. Here’s how to get the most out of any visit to Varanasi.
Vishwanath Temple | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Lonely Planet
There are temples at almost every turn in Varanasi, but this is the most famous of the lot. It is dedicated to Vishveswara – Shiva as lord of the universe. The current temple was built in 1776 by Ahalya Bai of Indore; the 800kg of gold plating on the tower and dome was supplied by Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Lahore 50 years later.
Guide to Varanasi, India - Lonely Planet
2024年9月19日 · Varanasi attracts tens of millions of visitors every year. Pilgrims come here from across India to commune with the sacred Ganges and mark life’s great turning points: birth, marriage and (most famously) death.
Manikarnika Ghat | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Lonely Planet
Varanasi’s liveliest and most colourful ghat. The name indicates that Brahma sacrificed (medh) 10 (das) horses (aswa) here. In spite of the persistent…
Must-see attractions Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Lonely Planet
Discover the best attractions in Varanasi including Manikarnika Ghat, Assi Ghat, and Dashashwamedh Ghat.
Assi Ghat | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | Attractions - Lonely Planet
Varanasi’s liveliest and most colourful ghat. The name indicates that Brahma sacrificed (medh) 10 (das) horses (aswa) here. In spite of the persistent…
Ahalya Bai's Ghat | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Lonely Planet
Varanasi’s liveliest and most colourful ghat. The name indicates that Brahma sacrificed (medh) 10 (das) horses (aswa) here. In spite of the persistent…
Munshi Ghat | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Lonely Planet
Munshi Ghat – also known as Darbhanga Ghat – is one of the more photogenic ghats along the old town stretch of the Ganges in Varanasi.
Dattatreya Ghat | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Lonely Planet
Varanasi’s liveliest and most colourful ghat. The name indicates that Brahma sacrificed (medh) 10 (das) horses (aswa) here. In spite of the persistent…
Uttar Pradesh travel - Lonely Planet | India, Asia
Varanasi. Varanasi’s liveliest and most colourful ghat. The name indicates that Brahma sacrificed (medh) 10 (das) horses (aswa) here. In spite of the persistent…
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