People often visit Varanasi from far of places to seek divine blessings and spend a soothing vacation in the pious city. In fact the real charm of a Varanasi city tour lies in the fact that it takes you to some of the most popular Hindu temples in the city that are not only absolutely divine but also feature a stunning architecture. Take a look at 3 of such amazing temples in Varanasi that are a must-visit!
- The magnificent Kashi Vishwanath Temple
One of the most popular components of a Varanasi local tour package, the Kashi Vishwanath Temple is among the oldest and most famous temples of Lord Shiva in the country. Devotees believe that worshipping to Lord Shiva after getting a glance of the gold dome at the top of the temple fulfils all their wishes. One of the Jyotirlingas of Shiva, the temple is that site in Varanasi that is often seen packed with a large number of devotees.
- A Durga Temple that is home to monkeys
The Durga Mata Temple or the Durga Kund Temple is a marvellous red stoned temple in the city of Varanasi. Built in the Nagara style of architecture in the 18th century by a Bengali queen, the temple is indeed glorious. If legends are to be believed, the icon of the goddess Durga in the temple is not man-made but appeared on its own! Another fascinating aspect of the temple is that it houses several monkeys which is why it is often referred as the Monkey Temple.
- Set your worries away by visiting the Sankatmochan Temple
The famous poet, Tulsidas, constructed the popular Sankatmochan Hanuman Temple in the 16th century. This is another popular temple that is frequented by a large number of devotees for they believe that praying to Lord Hanuman would take all their worries away. To know if the temple actually has that power, try visiting it once!
We can assure you that the Varanasi local tour price that you pay for visiting all these temples will be well worth the experience. So, go now!
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