Honeymoon in Varanasi, the most holy cities of the Hindus. Varanasi, a city
of bustling ghats and incredible array of temples, is considered the seat of
Lord Shiva. Take the blessings of Hindu pantheon during your honeymoon stay
in Varanasi. Get the blessings of god for a successful and long partnership
by making Varanasi your honeymoon destination. Varanasi thrives on ancient
heritage, and is proud of its lineage. Varanasi, also called Kashi by Hindu
followers, is the dream destination of thousands of Hindu devouts. Enjoy
your honeymoon in one of the most important pilgrimage sites in India.
Right
from the ancient times, Varanasi has stood as a symbol of Hindu renaissance
and preserved the rituals and traditions of Hindu philosophy. Down the ages,
pilgrims from distant lands have come to Varanasi in search of divine
blessings.
Ghats
Situated on the banks of the sacred Ganges, the city has been a center of
learning and civilization for over 2000 years. Varanasi's principal
attraction is the long string of ghats, which line the west bank of the
Ganges. Ghats are the steps which lead down to the river. There are around
100 ghats in Varanasi, each with its own significance. Most Indians believe
that anyone dying on the banks of the river, in Varanasi, attains instant
'moksha' or enlightenment.
Temples
Temples form the major source of attraction in this ancient city. Providing
the backdrop is an incredible array of temples and ancient buildings,
several of them standing at odd angles because their foundations have been
eroded unevenly by flood waters. There are 2,000 temples and shrines in
Varanasi, but the holiest, Vishvanatha, is closed to non-Hindus.
Vishwanath Temple:
Devoed to Shiva or Vishveswara is the Golden Temple, the main temple of
Varanasi.
The Durga Temple:
Popularly referred as the Monkey Temple, the Durga Temple was built in the 18th century by a
Bengali Maharani, and is stained red with ochre. This small temple,
dedicated to Goddess Durga, consort of Shiva, is erected in north Indian
Nagara style, with a multicolored shikhara or umbrella.
The Bharat Mata temple:
Inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi, the Bharat Mata Temple houses one of the most perfect
relief maps of India made of marble.
Tulsi Manas Temple:
This temple holds the idol of Lord Rama in its 'garbhagriha'. The temple is erected in the place
where Goswami Tulsidas composed the epic 'Ramacharitramanas' which provides
us with detailed description of the history and works of Lord Rama.
Varanasi Silk
Thousands of weavers earn their livelihood by weaving Varanasi silk. The Varanasi
silk attained popularity during the Mughal era. During this period, all streams of art
was brought together to create a fusion of aesthetics. Persian motifs and Indian
designs on silk studded with gold and silver always received Mughal
patronage. Gift these smooth silk to your endear.
Excursions
Excursions around Varanasi get you further acquainted with the mystic
religion of Hinduism besides presenting an insight into the Buddhism.
Sarnath is a major Buddhist center about 10 kilometers north east of
Varanasi. It was here that Buddha preached his message of the 'middle way'
in order to achieve nirvana. Bodhgaya, located in Bihar, is the place where
Buddha is supposed to have attained enlightenment under a Bodhi tree.
Allahabad is one of India's holiest cities and the site of the Kumbh Mela
held every 12 years.
Festivals
Festive magic never culminates in Varanasi. If Poornima ends, Maha
Shivratri blesses. If Holika-Dahan is celebrated with enthusiasm, so is the case with Dhrupad Mela. You can come anytime of the year and you would see Varanasi in festive mood. Soothen your spirits of honeymoon with a visit to
Yoga Sessions
Several institutions offer Yoga and Hindu philosophy classes in Varanasi. Yoga is an Indian traditional science to keep oneself healthy. You can have classes of Yoga in Varanasi and learn how to keep your health intact with Yoga. The philosophy classes would provide you spiritual solace.
