Explore Sacredness of Banaras with Car on Rent in Varanasi
Mythology plays
an important role in Hinduism, devotees seek blessings from gods and goddesses
by travelling to different holy places across India. Varanasi, Kashi or Banaras
is one such place that was created by Lord Shiva, and the first jyotirlinga (a fiery
pillar of light that broke through the crust of the earth) appeared there. So
is there a presence of Shiva in Kashi, does lord Shiva really take care of
Banarsis?
These questions
often arise when you hear about Varanasi, and this can be experienced only by
exploring Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Dasasmedhwa Ghat, Manikarnika and other
ghats. The best way to explore Kashi is to get a car on rent in Varanasi. In
this blog, we will discover some sacred places, their history and mythological
importance.
Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Varanasi gets
its identification from this temple only. However, the story behind the
existence of this temple is recorded in historical books and is debatable. It
is said the temple was built 2500 years ago by Raja Vikramaditya, but the
temple has been invaded and rebuilt many times. Today’s layout of the temple is
far different from its original one. The story of Kashi is archived as Lord
Shiva dug a trench near today’s temple, to create a sacred space filled with
life-giving water.
However, this
beautiful temple offers more than what you will read anywhere. So, now are you
interested in visiting this place? Get a car on rent in Varanasi to reach this
place smoothly.
Manikarnika Ghat
Nestled along
the river Ganges, Manikarnika Ghat is more than a ghat and said that it’s a
poignant window into life’s final journey. Being one of the most significant
and busiest ghats, it houses an eternal fire, and it is said that this fire has
blazed since ancient times, serving as an open crematorium for Hindus.
There are 84
ghats in Varanasi, and it is believed that if life starts at Dasaswamedh Ghat,
then it ends at Manikarnika Ghat. The name of Manikarnika came when the “Mani”
of Shiva and “Karnika” of Parvati while bathing in kund, slipped off and fell
in it. The decision of Shiva to retain the responsibility of granting salvation
is evident in the broader perspective presented in Manikarnika.
Varanasi is a
place where you should spend at least 4 to 5 days, and explore & learn as
many things about it, as you will get a divine feeling. Moreover, you can
choose a car to rent in
Varanasi to explore the city.
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