🕉️ Kashi Vishwanath – Varanasi

One of the oldest continuously inhabited spiritual cities in the world, Varanasi is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple houses one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, symbolising Shiva as the eternal light.

History

Why To visit /Purpose

• Spiritual liberation (moksha)
• Karmic and ancestral cleansing
• Inner peace and spiritual awakening

🕉️ Guided Tour of Kashi (Varanasi)

The Eternal City | Moksha Bhoomi | City of Lord Shiva

Kashi (Varanasi) is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world and one of the seven sacred Moksha cities (Sapta Puri). Situated on the banks of the holy River Ganga, Kashi is believed to grant liberation (moksha) to those who live or die here.

🌄 DAY 2 – Wisdom, Liberation & Ancient Knowledge

6️⃣ Sunrise Boat Ride on River Ganga

• View ancient ghats: Assi, Manikarnika, Harishchandra

• Insight into life, death, and liberation philosophy

• Manikarnika Ghat: cremation ground symbolizing moksha

7️⃣ Manikarnika Ghat (From a Distance)

• Eternal funeral fire burns here

• Liberation without rebirth believed for those cremated here

• Observed respectfully from boat only

8️⃣ Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple

• Remover of troubles & fears

• Established by Saint Tulsidas

• Powerful Tuesday & Saturday visits

9️⃣ Durga Kund Temple

• Ancient Shakti temple

• Goddess Durga worshipped as protector

• Sacred Durga Kund nearby

🔟 Bharat Mata Temple

• Unique temple with marble map of India

• Symbol of national unity & devotion

🌅 DAY 1 – Lord Shiva & Sacred Ghats

1️⃣ Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga (Main Darshan)

• One of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva

• Known as Adi Visheshwar

• Central to liberation, karma release & spiritual awakening

• Special darshan: Mangala Aarti, Rudrabhishek

• Corridor connects temple directly to Ganga

2️⃣ Annapurna Devi Temple

• Goddess of nourishment & abundance

• Represents spiritual and material prosperity

• Located near Kashi Vishwanath Temple

3️⃣ Kal Bhairav Temple

• Guardian deity of Kashi

• Entry to Kashi believed incomplete without his blessings

• Protector from fear, negativity, and karmic debt

4️⃣ Ganga Snan & Panch Ganga Ghat

• Sacred bathing ritual

• Associated with five holy rivers merging spiritually

5️⃣ Evening Ganga Aarti – Dashashwamedh Ghat

• Grand spiritual ceremony with fire, chants & lamps

• Deeply transformative experience

• Best viewed from boat or ghat seating

🌙 DAY 3 – Sarnath & Higher Consciousness (Optional)

1️⃣ Sarnath (10 km from Kashi)

• Where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon

• Dhamek Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar

• Museum with Ashokan Lion Capital replica

2️⃣ Kashi Silk Weaving Experience

• Visit traditional Banarasi silk workshops

• Cultural immersion experience

🔱 Optional Spiritual Add-ons

• Rudrabhishek & Mahamrityunjaya Jaap

• Pind Daan / Shraddh ceremonies

• Astrology & healing sessions

• Meditation & Ghat Walks

• Private Aarti participation

🍛 Local Cuisine & Prasad

• Kachori Sabzi

• Banarasi Paan

• Malaiyo (seasonal)

• Thandai (seasonal)