valentines day shayari

  Han Sab Jante hai Ki Valentine Day Pyaar Ka Pyaara Sa Lamba Sa Tyohar Hai. Ham Is Dino Ristome Aayi kami Ko Dur karke Risto Me nayi Jan Lani Chahiye. Risto Ki Kadvahat Ko Dur Karne Ka Ye Sabse Achchha Mauka Ho Sakata hai. Girlfriend Ko Manana Aur patana Yuva Ke Liye Ho Sakata hai. Lekin Allover Dekhe To Samajik Risto Me Bhi Ye tyohar Nai Jan De Sakata hai. Dushman Ko Bhi Friend Banane Wala Tyohar Ye Kyu Sabit Nahi Ho Sakata ?

                   Kher Chhodiye Ye Sab Bate. Vaise To Ye valentine Day Hai. Kise kaise manana hai Wo To Usake Upar Nirbhr Karta hai. Sbhi Apani Apani Tarf Se Ye Prem Divas manaye Lekin Sab Me Love - Pyaar _ To identical Hi rahega.

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Valentine Day Hindi Shayari SMS  :

Aaj Ka Din Ho Jayega Saab Se
Yaadgar
Kyonki Aap Ka Mil Gaya Hai Ikrar,
Eidhar Baitha Rahunga Jindagi Bhar,
Karta Rahunga Aapka Deedar
Happy Valentines Day!

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Dil Ne Jise Jindagibhar Chaha Hai
Aaj Karunga Mai Unse Ikrar,
Jiski Sadiyos Se Tammanah Ki Hai,
Unse Karunga Mere Pyar Ka Ijahaar!
…..
Can You Be My Valentine?

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Mere Dil Me Jyo Tum Rahati Ho,
Rooj Sapno Me Ake Satati Ho,
Bina Kuch Bole Hi Bhagwan Se,
Jindgibhar Ka Saath Kyo Mangti Ho!
Happy Valentines Day!

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Ap He Apni Adayon Pe Zara Ghor
Karen
Hum Agar Araz Karen Gay To
Shekayat Ho Gi..
Happy Valentine Day Jaan Jee.

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Itne Saalon Ke Intejar Ke Baad,
Aaj Mai Khushi Se Samundar Bhar
Du,
Tumhare Is Ha Sunne Ke Baad,
Kahi Is Smaundar Me Hi Dub Na Jau!
Happy Valentines Day

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Kisi Ke Liye Marna To Asaan Hota Hai
Par Kisi Ki Yaadon Ke Sahare Jeena
Bahot Mushkil Hota Hai
Happy Valentines Day

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Tuze Jo Chaha Dil Se Hai,
Magar Lagta Nahi Aaj Kahe Paunga,
Yaaden Jo Dastan Baan Gayi Hai,
Ijahar Karke Mere Nasibe Ko
Aajmaunga….
Happy Valentines Day!

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Muskan Ho Tum Is Hotoon Ki,
Dhadkan Ho Tum Is Dil Ki,
Haasi Ho Tum Is Chere Ki,
Jaan Ho Tum Is Ruuh Ki!
Be My Valentine

Love Sad Shayari SMS In Hindi :

कुछ नहीं चाहिए तुम्हारी एक मुस्कान ही काफी है,
तुम दिल में बसे रहो ये अरमान ही काफी है,
हम ये नहीं कहते हमारे पास आ जाओ,
बस हमें याद रखना ये एहसान ही काफी है…

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दिल की हर बात ज़माने को बता देते है
अपने हर राज़ से परदा उठा देते है
चाहने वाले हमे चाहे या ना चाहे
हम जिसे चाहते है उस पर ‘जान’ लूटा देते है.

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तुम्हारे नाम को होंठों पर सजाया है मैंने!
तुम्हारी रूह को अपने दिल में बसाया है मैंने!
दुनिया आपको ढूंढते ढूंढते हो जायेगी पागल!
दिल के ऐसे कोने में छुपाया है मैंने!

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Teri Mohabbat Me Giraftaar Ho Gaye
Na Jane Kyu Tumse Pyar Ho Gaya
Koi Hai Dil Jo Dharakta Hai Sirf Mere Liye
Us Dharkan Pe Hum Nisaar Ho Gaye..!

2 Line Love Sad Shayari In Hindi :

प्यार के दो मीठे बोल से खरीद लो मुझे।
दौलत की सोचोगे तो पूरी दुनिया बेचनी पड़ेगी तुम्हे।

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ये दुनियाँ के तमाम चेहरे तुम्हें गुमराह कर देंगें..
तुम बस मेरे दिल में रहो, यहाँ कोई आता जाता नहीं...!!!

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Akele Pan Ne Bigaari Hai Aadatein Meri,
Wo Laut Aye Toh Mumkin Hai Sudhar Jaun Main.

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रेत पे नाम कभी लिखते नहीं, क्योंकी रेत पे लिखे नाम कभी टिकते नहीं,
आप कहते हो तुम पत्थर दिल हो, पर पत्थर पे लिखे नाम कभी मिटते नहीं.

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जो न मानो तो फिर तोल लेना तराजू के पलड़ों पर,
तुम्हारे हुस्न से कई ज्यादा मेरा इश्क भारी है।।

south india tourist places india tours

 

South India: Incredible India Tours

South India is renowned all across the globe for its magnificent charm and various tourist attractions. The region is bounded by the Indian Ocean on the South, the Arabian Sea on the South-West and the Bay of Bengal on the South-East, which makes it unique from all other destinations in the world.

Kathakali Dancer: Kerala's most iconic symol and a cultural dance

Alappuzza, also known as Alleppey is a small town in Kerala. It was also described as the’ Venice of the East’ by Lord Curzon. It is renowned across the world for its picturesque backwaters and beaches.  Alappuzza beach offers magnificent views of the Arabian Sea and on the other hand, backwaters are the major source of tourist attraction in Alappuzza.

Backwaters and Kettuvallams in Alappuzza

Kochi, also known as ‘Gateway of Kerala’ is located on the West coast of India by the Arabian Sea. The 2^nd largest city of Kerala, Kochi features a tropical monsoon climate all the year round. This beautiful city has the spectacular Western Ghats on the East and the magnificent Arabian Sea on the West. One of the major attractions of Kochi is the Chinese Fishing Nets.

Chinese Fishing Nets in Kochi

Kovalam, also known as ‘Paradise of the South’ is renowned across the world for its beaches. The major sources of attractions are surfing, wooden boat ride and motor boat ride. This sleepy beach burst into international scene when hippies flocked to its pristine beaches in late 70s. There’s much to do in Kovalam apart from exploring and basking in glory of this sun and sand tropical paradise. Souvenir shopping is one of the major pastimes in Kovalam from the shops located at the beaches. The eponymous lighthouse located at the southern beach is the oldest lighthouse of Kerala.

A stunning view of the Kovalam Beach

Mahabalipuram is a small and beautiful town located in Kanchipuram district in Tamil Nadu. The town still has many magnificent and spectacular monuments, which were built between 7^th and 9^th centuries. The group of monuments at Mahabalipuram also happens to designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temples in Mahabalipuram were built in the era of Narasimhavarman, which showcase movement from rock cut style to structural building. The town also has two low hills, which is about 400 m above from the sea level on both sides. The larger one has 11 excavated temples, popularly known as Mandapas.

Nilgiri Mountain Railway, built by the British in 1908 operates its services in the state of Tamil Nadu. In 2005 the Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR) was declared as the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Southern Railway operates the NMR, which earns an annual income of Rs. 4 crores by NMR only.

Great Living Chola Temples include the temples, which are the Brihadeeswara Temple, the temple of Gangaikondacholisvaram and the Airavatesvara temple located in the South India. These temples were built at the time of Chola rule and the Brihadeeswara temple was declared as the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. On the other hand, the other two temples were declared as the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004.

Hampi is a small and beautiful village, which is situated on the banks of the Tungabhadra River, in the state of Karnataka. The Group of Monuments at Hampi is recognized as the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Vijayanagra festival, organized by the government annually in November is the major source of attraction.

Stone Chariot of Hampi after which the Golden Chariot, one of the luxury trains in India is named

Pattadakal is also a small village located in Karnataka, which lies on the banks of the Malaprabha River. It attracts tourists with the fascinating charm of its historic temples. It was also declared as the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. The various group of temples located at the village include Virupaksha temple, Sangameshvara, Mallikarjuna temple, Kashivisvanatha temple, etc.

siddhivinayak mumbai mandir

 

Siddhivinayak Temple: Top Temples in India

One of the most famous temples of India, located in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra, The Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir is a Hindu temple devoted to Lord Ganesh.  Built by Laxman Vithu Patil, the temple welcomes devotees from all around the country and the world to attend religious ceremonies throughout the day and to pay their respects to the Lords. It is currently the richest temple of India.

Siddhi Vinayak Temple is the 4th richest temple in India

Location: Situated in Prabhdevi, Mumbai in the state of Maharashtra.

Built by: Laxman Vithu Patil

Built in: 19 November 1801

Highlights: Shopping stalls at Phool Gali, Lord Ganesh Aartis and other temple rituals, Special events during Angaraki and Sankashti Chaturthi.

How to Reach: From the city of Mumbai, local transport is easily available to reach Prabhdevi locality, where Siddhivinayak Temple is situated. The nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport at a distance of 25 km from where you can easily avail autorickshaws or taxis. The nearest railway station to the temple is Dadar. Mumbai local trains can be boarded from Elphinstone Road, Parel and Mahalaxmi to reach the temple.

Best time to visit: Because of the hot and humid weather conditions of Mumbai in summers and wet conditions during rainy seasons, winters are the best season to visit Siddhivinayak Temple.

Entry Fee: Nil

Timings: 5:30 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. (Wednesday to Monday); 3:15 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. (Tuesdays)

Introduction

Indians have a tradition of bowing down to Lord Shree Ganesha before setting out for new ventures. Shree Siddhivinayak Temple, located at Prabhadevii, allows the worshippers from all over the world to fulfill their desire of bowing down to the Lord Ganesha.

 The Siddhivinayak Temple offers the locals and the tourists in Mumbai to sit back and observe the place of historical interest and worship. The temple is not only the most popular destination among the devotees but it also acts as an archaeological site of India.

Shree Siddhivinayak Temple, built in 19th November, 1801 is famous for housing the black stone idol of Shree Sidhivinayak with a tilted trunk. The idol is consecrated having four hands, holding a bowl full of Modaks and a small axe in left hands and a lotus and holy beads in the right hands.

On the forehead of the deity, is an eye, resembling the third eye of Shiva. On both sides of the deity are Siddhi and Riddhi which are the goddesses symbolizing riches, fulfillment, sanctity and prosperity.

History

Siddhivinayak Temple was built on a Thursday, 19th November 1801, by a professional contractor and a great devotee of Lord Ganesha, Mr. Laxman Vithu Patil. Mrs. Deubai patil provided the financial support for the construction of this temple.

She could not conceive a child and the idea that led for the construction of the temple was to provide a worship place to other childless women to pray for a child from Lord Ganesha.

Myths and stories that revolve around the temple have led the devotees to believe that Deubai’s humble request was accepted by Lord Ganesha.

In the beginning, it was a small structure housing the black stone idol of Shree Siddhivinayak. The temple complex was approximately 2550 Sq. m in area and consisted of two Deepamalas, a rest house and living quarters for the caretaker. In 19th century, Nardulla dug up an adjoining lake to counter the water scarcity in the region.

Later, the lake was filled up and now it constitutes a part of the temple complex. During a road extension project in the year 1952, a Hanuman icon was discovered. A small shrine for the Hanuman icon was built in the temple complex.

 By 1952, huge crowds started visiting the temple and by 1965, long queues of devotees were started to be seen outside the temple.

Some Interesting Facts about Siddhivinayak Temple

• Siddhivinayak Temple is the 4th richest temple of India

• The dome over Ganesha's idol inside the temple is coated in 3.7 kilos of gold

• Among devotees, Siddhivinayak is popularly known as “Navasala Pavanara Ganapati” or “Navasacha Ganapati” which stands for 'Ganapati bestows whenever humbly genuinely prayed a wish'

• A legend goes that Ramakrishna Jambhekar Maharaj, a disciple of Swami Samarth, was asked to bury two divine idols in the temple by his guru. After 21 years, as Swami Samarth prophesized, a mandar tree grew there with a svayambhu Ganesha in its branches

• There is a place nearby temple where Saint Ved Vyasa performed sacrifices. The spot is now covered with water

• Siddhivinayak Temple is said to be primarily built by Lord Vishnu, later reconstructed by Peshwas

• A popular belief about the temple among the devotees is that all the honorable and humble wishes of the devotees will be fulfilled by Lord Ganesha on visiting the temple

• Every year, tourists from all over the world keep flanking the place in large numbers

• Many celebrities, including businessmen, film stars, industrialists, political leaders etc. visit Siddhivinayak temple, whenever they embark on a new venture

 

Tirupati Balaji Temple, Andhra Pradesh: A Travel Guide

Tirupati Balaji is India's most visited religious shrine. Every year millions of devotees pay visit to this revered shrine in the Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is renowned for the Sri Venkateshwara Temple dedicated to lord Vishnu, who is also called by several names like Balaji in the North and Govinda in South India. The Lord Sri Venkehwara is the all pervading Lord of the universe.

Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple in  Chittoor, Andra Pradesh

One of the top 10 temples of India, Tirupati Balaji is placed at the top of the Tirumala hills, while the town lies at the foothills. The Tirumala Hill has seven peaks, which is said to represent the seven hoods of a serpent underneath where Vishnu resides. The area has the peaceful and religious air about it; the pilgrims come to the temple with lofty faiths. 

Location: Tirupati is located in the Chittoor  District  of Andra Pradesh at the foothills of the Eastern Ghats, and the temple of Sri Venkateshwarya is placed on the seventh peak Venkatachala.The temple lies on the Southern banks of Sri Swami Pushkarini.

Who built it: Unfortunately, there are no records of the origin of the Temple, but was maintained and upgraded by various dynasties in the past. The temple is patronized by the Pallavas, Cholas, Pandyas and later kings of Mysore.

How to reach:  Tirupati Airport is 15 km from the city center and offers several domestic flights. The closest International flight is in Chennai (130 km) from Tirupati.

The major railway station is the Tirupati Main; the trains take you to major cities like Chennai. Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kochi and more.

One of the largest bus station (Sri Hari) is one of the largest in the state, which has direct bus service to the nearby towns and big cities. There are many government operating services too.

Best time to visit: Almost all the seasons are favourable for you to visit Tirupati. However, if you want to experience the place in its full swing, the best time would be to go during the festival time. Especially the festival of Brahmotsavam, celebrated around Diwali (October) is a good option. Also, when you are there, it is better you go early for your services to God because of the crowd.

Interesting Facts:

• One of the legends behind the worshiping of Lord Vishnu is that the temple houses a deity of Lord Venkateshwarya (Vishnu) which is believed to remain there until the end of the present era or Kali Yuga. It is further believed that by worshipping him we will attain mukti or salvation.

• Tripura has several temples and is a major economical and educational hub in south. It is one of the richest pilgrimage centers.

• The Tirumala Hill is 853m above sea level and is about 10.33 square miles. 

• It is believed that About 50,000 pilgrims’ visit the temple every day and during the festivals like, yearly Brahmotsavam the number of pilgrims is almost 500,000. 

• The celebrated festivals are Vaishnava festivals, Rama Navami, Janmasthtami . while the most important festival celebrated each year is Brahmotsavam.

• Tirupati is regarded as one of the oldest temples which were mentioned in Puranas and the Shastras.       

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• Tirumala, the name is derived from the terms, Tiru means Holy and mala means hills, therefore the holy mountains.

• There are several deities in the temple like Dhruva Beram, Bhoga Srinivasa, Ugra Srinavasa and many more.

• The temple bares several inscriptions that are of historical, linguistic and cultural importance.

• In the temple, the devotees shave their head as an offering to the God, the daily collection of the hair amounts to almost a ton. These hairs are later sold in auctions to international buyers who turn them into extensions.

• The thuylabharam offering is done in the temple, where a devotee sits on a weighing balance scale and has to offer materials heavier than his weight.

Places of Interest: 

• An archeological museum, Chandragiri Fort.

• SV Zoological park (the second largest zoo in Asia).

• Jungle book Biological Park.

• Regional Science center and Planitarium.

• There are many other temples that you can visit in Tirupati and Tirumala apart from the famous  Sri Venkateshwarya Temple.

• Alamelu Mangapuram Temple.

• Padmavathi Ammavari Temple.

• Kapila Theertham (dedicated to lord Shiva ans Parvati).

• Govindaraja swamy Temple and more.

Tirupati and Tirumala is a pilgrimage spot, offering you a visitation for a different experience altogether. The faith of the devotees and the chanting of the priests echoes around the hills of Tirumala. There is a feeling of utmost peace and serenity in the place.

somnath temple history and tourism in hindi

 

Somnath Temple: Top Temples in India

One of the most ancient temples of India, Somnath temple or the Somnath Mahadev Temple enjoys a favourable location in the west Indian state of Gujarat. Around 79 km from Junagadh district,  this renowned temple lies on the country’s western coast.

This temple that has survived the tests of time, holds a lot of importance for the followers of the Hindu religion. The history states that this temple was looted of its wealth and structure by several conquerors. There are various stories about the origin and subsistence of the temple.

Somnath Temple, Gujarat by BeautifulEyes - Photo courtesy Wikipedia

Somnath Temple - Fast facts

Location - 79 kilometres from Junagadh in the Prabhas Kshetra near Veraval

Built by –  Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (present structure)

Built in -1951 (present structure- 7th reconstruction)

Highlights – 4-day Kartik Purnima Fair, ‘Jay Somnath’ Sound and Light Show : 8.00 pm to 9.00 pm and Aarti : 7.00 am, 12.00 noon and 7.00 pm

Best time to visit - October to March.

Entry fee – No entry fee

Timings - All days of the week between 6.00 am to 9.30 pm

Nearby attractions- Prabhas  Patan Museum, Bakhla  Tirth, Somnath Beach, Triveni  Tirth, Veraval Beach, Ahilya  Mandir and Surya Mandir

How to Reach Somnath

By Road: Somnath is 79 km from Junagadh and 25 km from Chorwad. State-run  buses and private luxury coaches are available from several places in Gujarat to Somnath.

By Rail: Somnath is located at a distance of 6 km from the nearest railway station placed at Veraval

By Air: The nearest domestic airports are at Koshed (55 km; 31 mi) and Diu (90 km; 56 mi). Connecting flights to Diu are available from Mumbai (Sahar International Airport) and Ahmedabad. Taxi fare from Diu to Somnath is roughly 2000 INR.


Introduction

Also known as Prabhas Pattan, Deo Pattan or Somnath Pattan, this temple is an excellent example of typical ancient temple architecture of India. It was famed for being a treasure of wealth, which was looted by Muslim rulers from 11th to 18th century. Being one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, it is considered to be one of the popular religious sites of the followers of Hinduism and Lord Shiva.

Renowned as a timeless shrine, it is every year visited by a decent number of devotees from all around the country. If the legends are to be believed, during the ancient times revenue was collected from the nearby 10,000 villages for the maintenance of the Somnath temple.

History of the Somnath Temple

It is believed that originally the Somnath Temple was built by Moon God Soma in gold, by Ravana of epic Ramayana in Silver, in wood by Lord Krishna  and then during the 11th century in stone by Solanki Rajput rulers.

The present structure is 7th reconstruction that was done in the year 1951 by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The riches of this temple invited several invasions but after every invasion, the temple was given back its glory by one or the other Hindu devotee or devotees.

Considered one of the top 10 temples in India, Somnath is erected in the Chalukyan architecture style or Kailash Mahameru Prasad Style with 50 m tall Shikhara, forming a beautiful sight with the view of the Arabian sea and the tip of the Saurashtra peninsula.

This magnificent temple consists of silver doors, a Nandi bull idol, delicate detailed carvings and the main Shivlinga. A huge mandapa or hall and the main temple are placed in the enormous courtyard.

Some interesting facts about Somnath

• Somnath is not only a  pilgrimage or historical site, but it also offers a  beach vacation  with scenic beauty.

• Shri Kapardi Vinayak and Shri Hanuman Temple are 2 of the other prime tourist attractions of the temple complex.

• The Somnath temple is illuminated every evening.

• Vallabhghat is a location in the complex from where one can enjoy a beautiful sunset.

•  Every night ‘Sound & Light Show “Jay Somnath” is organized between 8.00 to 9.00 pm.

•  Maha Shivaratri is one of the most important festivals of the temple.

•  The 4-day Kartik Purnima Fair every year attracts pilgrims in huge numbers.

•  The Kalash on the top of the Shikhar weighs around 10 tonnes while the flag- mast is around 37 feet in length.

• The temple was looted of its wealth by Muslim rulers like Sultan Mohammad of Ghazni, Sultan Allauddin and Mohammad Begda.

•  The arrow of the temple tells about the location of the temple that it is placed in such a manner that there is no land up till the South Pole.

• The Somnath temple finds its mention in the Puranas and Mahabharata, the Hindu epic.

Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

 

Kashi Vishwanath Temple: Manifestations of Shiva

The oldest and the holiest place among the Hindus, Varanasi, along the banks of the sacred Ganga is also considered as the cultural city in India. The river bank is dotted with numerous temples and shrines of several gods and goddesses.

According to the Rigvedas, Varanasi is the favorite city of Lord Shiva. So in his high reverence, the Kashi Vishwanath temple stands in its splendor. It holds one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and attracts a large number of pilgrims to the site. The architecture of the temple is noteworthy and is also known as the Golden Temple, because of the gold used in the making of the tall spire and the dome. All devoted Hindus aspire to visit this site once before they die, for they believe that liberation from worldly thing can be achieved here.

Location:

Along the western banks of holy river Ganga, lies the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh State, India. It is located 5 km away from the Varanasi railway station and is fairly close to the Banaras Hindu University. Varanasi is the oldest city in the country and serves as the center for the Hindu religion.

Who Built it:

The reference of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple has been made in the Hindu scriptures, as one of the prime Lord Shiva centers. It is believed that the structure was demolished and remade several times, the last person to reconstruct it was Maratha monarch, Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore in 1780. However, now the temple is managed by the government of Uttar Pradesh.

How to reach in Varanasi:

Varanasi, the cultural and religious capital brings forward a large number of devotees to the spot. It is made readily accessible through advanced transport network services.

By air: Varanasi is well connected to the major cities of the country by air, daily domestic flights run to and fro from here. Babatpur Airport is 22 km from Varanasi.

By rail: The location of Varanasi makes it easily accessible to the rest of the country. There are two railway stations in the city: the Kashi Junction and the Varanasi Junction/ Varanasi Cantonment. Mughalsarai, another station just 10 km south of Varanasi.

By road: many public and private buses and other vehicles run on the NH2 (National Highway), which connects Kolkatta to Delhi. Varanasi is also linked with NH7.

Best time to visit in Varanasi:

Varanasi experiences Summer, Monsoon, however the best time to visit is in between the months of October to March.

Summer:

It starts from April to June and is quite hot during the time, with temperature ranging from 32 to 46 degree Celsius.

Monsoon:

The climatic condition during the monsoon is harsh, it is hot and humid with moderate rainfalls.

Winter:

It is an ideal time to visit Varanasi during the winter season. The temperature ranges from 5 to 15 degree Celsius. The pleasant season starts from October and lasts till March.

  
Interesting Facts:

• Kashi Vishwanath Temple is the most popular temple among the Hindus, placed in the holiest Hindu place too, and the main deity is addressed as Vishwanatha or Vishweshwara, which means, ruler of the World.

• The temple has been demolished and reconstructed many times, the last was torn down by Aurangzeb and he started a mosque on the site.

• The temple preserves one of the twelve Jyotirlingams, it is considered very holy and believed that even a glance of Jyotilinga delivers liberation from Maya and materialistic entanglements.

• According to a legend, the Jyotilingam is basically a pointless reality, from where Lord Shiva appears, more like a column of light. 

• It is believed that originally there were 64 Jyotilingas, only 12 of them are considered holy. The 12 Jyotilingams are at Gujarat, Somnath, Malikajurna, MAhakaleshwar, two in Madhya Pradesh, Andra Pradesh, two in Maharashtra, Varanasi, Himalayas and in Tamil Nadu.

• The Kashi Vishwanath Temple holds the highest of Hindu spiritual values.The Manikarnika Ghat on the banks of the Ganges, close to the temple is considered as a Shakti Peetha, a holy place for worship for the sect called Shaktism.

• The temple complex consists of several other shrines, placed along a small lane called the Vishwanatha Galli.However the main temple is ornamented by the shrines of other gods. The temple has a 15.5 m high gold spire and gold dome, three domes made up of pure gold.

• Inside the temple is a small, well, called Jnana Vapi, it is believed that the Jyotilingam was hidden in this well, to protect from the invaders.

• Around 3000 visitors come to the Kashi Vishwanath everyday.

• There is a popular belief that Shiva himself chants some words of salvation into the ears of people who choose to end their lives at the Vishwanath temple.

Places of Interest:

• Visit the Temples, it is an obvious thing you will do once you are in Varanasi, enjoy the evening Aarti in the temple.

• The Ghats along the Ganges.

• Sarnath is near Varanasi, and it is where the Lord Buddha preached his first sermon.

मुमुक्षु ज्योति बहन चौहान का दीक्षा आज्ञा पत्र प्रवर्तक जी को समर्पित किया

 दीक्षा की आज्ञा "आज्ञा पत्र"

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