A Visit to Varanasi
During the last monsoon had a tour of the City of Lord Shiva, Varanasi. The Ganges was full to the brim, as such could not have a dip in the Ganges, feeling unfortunate for that. Participated in the Mangal Aarti which is held at 0400 AM, it was a pleasant experience.Felt blessed by Kashi Vishwanath. We also visited Sankat Mochan Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, Durga Temple, BHU where there is the Birla Temple, Kal Vairab-the Kotwal of Kashi, Swami Narayan Temple etc
The GHATS for which Benares is famous were all submerged in muddy water. The Ganga Aarti at Dashaswamedh Ghat was viewed from a boat parked in the river. The young pujaris were performing in a style satement of their own. Other Ghats visited are Kedar Ghat, Harischandra Ghat, Gow Ghat, Shitala Ghat etc. Spent some hours at the Kedar Ghat where we saw a dead body floating on the river, some time later a body of a baby was also seen. Baby's face was down, that is facing the bottom of river, one near by person said it is a boy's body. If a girl is thown than the face is kept towards the sky! Oh!!!
May post some photos later.
The GHATS for which Benares is famous were all submerged in muddy water. The Ganga Aarti at Dashaswamedh Ghat was viewed from a boat parked in the river. The young pujaris were performing in a style satement of their own. Other Ghats visited are Kedar Ghat, Harischandra Ghat, Gow Ghat, Shitala Ghat etc. Spent some hours at the Kedar Ghat where we saw a dead body floating on the river, some time later a body of a baby was also seen. Baby's face was down, that is facing the bottom of river, one near by person said it is a boy's body. If a girl is thown than the face is kept towards the sky! Oh!!!
May post some photos later.
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