Agra
Hub offers tours of Varanasi, one of the holiest cities of
the Hindu religion in India. Varanasi is considered to be
one of the oldest cities in India is bisected by the sacred
river Ganges. Called Ganga in India, the river is worshipped
by devout Hindus and pilgrims come to Varanasi to take a ritual
dip in the holy Ganga around the year. You can see the spiritual
center of Varanasi in India on tours of Varanasi, India with
Agra Hub.
Varanasi is also known as Benares or Kashi. While in Varanasi
you can float along the holy Ganges on a boat cruise and see
the numerous temples alongside the ghats or steps on the banks
of the river. One of the most famous ghats is called the Dasashwamedh
Ghat. You can see people praying, taking ritual baths
in the river, offering flowers and other ritual gifts to the
priests on the banks and visit some of the historic temples
in Varanasi on tours of Varanasi, with Agra Hub.
Some of the temples you can see in Varanasi India are the
Kashi Vishwanath Temple, the Tulsi Manas Temple,
the Bharat Mata Temple, the Durga Temple and
the Nepali Temple. Other tourist attractions in Varanasi
are the Jantar Mantar observatory, the Benaras Hindu University
and the markets of Varanasi,
where you can shop for Benarasi sarees, silk textiles and
fabric on tours of Varanasi with Agra Hub.
An annual event at Varanasi which you can see if you're there
at the right time of year is the Ganga Mahotsav. This
festival is observed every year in November and showcases
the heritage and culture of Varanasi. Many cultural programs
are held during this festival, which ends with the floating
of clay lamps on the waters of the Ganga River. This event
called the Dev Deepavali is a beautiful sight with numerous
sparkling points light illuminating the dark night. You can
see this amazing sight and many more on tours of Varanasi
with Agra Hub.
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