A powerful piligrimage Vishwanaath and Datta kshetra for Salvation - VARANASI

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A POWERFUL PILIGRMAGE VISHWANATH AND DATTA KSHETRA FOR SALVATION:

 

Sree Guru Nrusimha Saraswathy Swamy

Varanasi is a famous piligramage to attain Mukti and to clear all the sins of previous and present births. Many yogis and Rushis are still visiting the kshetra and doing sadhana very secretly. Varanasi is the capital of Lord Shiva. There is a real talk that Eshwara is visiting the kshetra every day and clearing all the sins of the yatra visitors. Many people are going to Kashi kshetra to stay there at their last days.

The second incarnation of Lord Dattatreya Sri Nrusimha saraswathy swamy went to Kasi kshetra and took Sanyaasa deeksha there from his Guru Sri Krishna Saraswathy swamy.

We, personally visited the kshetra and covered all the information to present for the benefit of the members of the group. I am trying to upload all the information with wonderful and real photographs of the important places. Try to visit the kshetra and have the blessings of Dattaguru and Kashi Vishwanath.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Glory of Varanasi:

 

Kashi city is the place for Moksha and Ganga. Those who live here attain Mukti or Salvation, even without having to travel to any place of pilgrimage. Any one, be it a man, woman, young, old, Sahava, pure or impure, Prasuta, Aprasuta, Swadesh, Andaja, Udibhaja, of whatever caste, all attain Moksha. There is not an iota of doubt in this. Whatever a person may be doing, eat, sleep or anything else, if he departs from this world from Avimukteshwar, he definitely attains Moksha. Any small act of goodness or Punyakarya, takes away all the sins. Good as well as bad people are born on this earth. But by living in Kashi, both attain Moksha. Later, several people came forward to build this temple. A king by the name Banar developed this city of pilgrimage. About one and half thousand beautiful temples were built here. The tower of the Vishweshwara temple is a hundred feet high.

Kashi nagar is so great that even if the universe is to be destroyed in Pralaya, it would remain intact. Dandapani and Kalabhairav guard this city. They stay there forever. On the Ganga banks eighty four bathing ghats are located. There are also several teerthkundas. They have been there right from the times of Vedas.

 

History of Vishwanath temple::

The Kashi Vishweshwar temple as we see it now was built by Ahalya Devi Holkar in 1777 AD. In 1785 AD, the then King of Kashi, Mansaram and his son Belvant Singh built many more temples near Varanasi. In 1755 AD, the Avadh pantof pratinidhi (representative) got the old temple of Bindumadhava repaired and renovated it beautifully. The kalabhairava temple was built by Srimant Baji Rao Peshwa in 1852 AD.

The Hindu devotees visit Kashi to make offering. Here they perform many rituals and consider themselves blessed. Along side, several foreign tourists visit this place regularly. Places worth seeing include Ghats, temples, tapobhoomi and the scenic beauty of the surroundings. Kashi Kshetra and Sri Vishweswara JyotirLinga are connected as the holiest shrines in the world.

 

 

JYOTHIRLINGA OF VARANASI

 

The Ganga water here is considered as the nectar of the earth. Dying in Kashi or performing the final rites is considered as the way to the Heavens. Kashi - Rameshwar(1) yatra is the prime pilgrimage for the Hindus.

 

 

 

 

RIVER GANGA OF VARANASI

 

The oldest living city in the world, Varanasi is the ultimate destination of all Hindu pilgrims searching for moksha from the cycle of birth and re-birth. The word 'Kashi' originated from the word 'Kas' which means to shine. Kashi is mentioned repeatedly in the scriptures - the Brahmanas, Upanishads and the Puranas. It is the oldest center of learning and the University here is still widely respected for its Sanskrit, Philosophy, and Arts faculties. Hyuen Tsang, the Chinese traveler visited Varanasi in the 7th century. Stepped in tradition and mythological legacy, Kashi is the 'original ground' created by Lord Shiva and Parvati. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

The Temple has been visited by all great saints- Adi Shankaracharya, Ramkrishna Paramhansa, Swami Vivekanand, Goswami Tulsidas, Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati, Gurunanak and several other spiritual personalities.

Varanasi is so old that it is a part of Indian mythology and finds mention in the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. Through the ages Varanasi was also known variously as "Avimuktaka", "Anandakanana", "Mahasmasana", "Surandhana", "Brahma Vardha", "Sudarsana", "Ramya" and "Kasi" or Kashi - 'the City of Light". The oldest living city in the world, Varanasi is the ultimate destination of all Hindu pilgrims searching for moksha from the cycle of birth and re-birth. The word ¡Kashi¢ originated from the word ¡Kas¢ which means to shine. Stepped in tradition and mythological legacy, Kashi is the ¡original ground¢ created by Lord Shiva and Parvati, upon which they stood at the beginning of time.Varanasi is said to be the point at which the first jyotirlinga, the fiery pillar of light by which Shiva manifested his supremacy over other Gods, broke through the earth's crust and flared towards the heavens. More than the Ghats and even the Ganga, the

Shivalinga installed in the temple remains the devotional focus of Varansi.

Conveyanace to Varanasi Kshetra:

By AirVaranasi is well connected and accessible to major Indian cities and tourist spots. There are daily domestic flights to and from Varanasi to several cities in India. Apart from the state owned Indian Airlines, there are many private air taxi operators that offer their services from Varanasi to other Indian cities. In fact, the daily flights on Delhi-Agra-Khajuraho-Varanasi route are quite popular among the tourists. By RailSince Varanasi lies in the heartland of the North Indian plains, it is well connected to Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and other parts of India. There are two railway stations in Varanasi, the Kashi Junction and the Varanasi Junction (also known as Varanasi Cantonment). Rajdhani Express from Delhi or from Calcutta passes through Varanasi too. One can also catch trains from Mughalsarai, just 10 km south of Varanasi. By RoadSituated in the flat Ganga plains, Varanasi has a good network of roads. frequent public and private buses and road transport to all the major towns of Uttar Pradesh and nearby areas.

 

Important temples/places to Visit in Varanasi kshetra:

Buddhist temples, vindhyachal,varahi temple, kalabhairava temple, bhu, ramnagar fort, vyasa kashi, sankat mochan hanuman temple, tulsi manasa temple, viswanath temple, vishalakshi temple, annapurna temple, sakshi ganapathi, dhudi ganapathi, durga temple

Various Ghats of Kasi kshetra:

There are number of temples on the bank of the Ganga river in Varanasi. It is believed that people are cleansed physically, mentally and spiritually at Ganga Ghats. It is at the Ganga Ghats where we see life and death together. For thousands of years people have been thronging these Ghats to offer their morning prayers to the rising sun. There are more than 100 ghats along side Ganga in Varanasi. Some of the prominent and popular Ghats at Varanasi are the Dasaswamedh Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, Harischandra Ghat, Kabir Ghat, Pancha Ganga ghat, Kedar ghat, Narada Ghat and Assi Ghat.Ghat sandarshan:

The three most important ghats are Manikarnika, Dasaswamedh and Panch-Ganga. To bath at these three ghats is called Tri-Tirtha Yatra. Also important are Assi Sangam and Varuna Sangam. To bathe in these five places is call Panch-Tirtha Yatra. You are supposed to bathe in these five ghats in a certain order. First you bathe in Assi Ghat, then Dasaswamedh Ghat, then the Ghat by the Adi Keshava Temple near the Varuna River, then Panch-Ganga and then Manikarnika.

 

 

 

MANIKARNIKA GHAT OF VARANASI

 

 

After taking bath at these five places, most pilgrims then go for 'Darshan' of Vishwanath, Annapurna, and Sakshi Vinayaka (the witnessing Ganesh). It is said that if you bathe in these five places, all in the same day and in this order, you will not get another material body. You can also do Panch-Tirtha Yatra by boat, but it is better to do it by foot.River Ganga:

Ganges starts its journey from a place called Gomukh. It is actually a glacier that looks like the head of a cow. There are actually seven different streams that form Ganges. Two major streams named Alakhnanda and Mandakani merge at a place called Rudra Prayag that in turn confluence with Bhagirathi at Dev Prayag to form Ganges. It flows to the Holy town of Rishikesh forming rapids that are suitable for white-water rafting. Haridwar is the first town in the plains that is enriched by Ganges. The place is spot for Kumbh fair that takes place every 12 years. It then flows to the holy town Gadh Mukteshwar. This is the closest Ganga ever flows near New Delhi. Ganges then travels to the industrial town of Kanpur whose industries flourishes on the dose from this river. It moves to Allahabad that is considered as one of the most religious centers in India. Here river Yamuna joins it to give it a even broader flow. The confluence is famous for the

Kumbh Fair that takes place every 12 years. Then comes the city of Vishwanath, Banaras. In its whole course, this is the first place where Ganga flows northwards. This is considered auspicious and that is why the city has a special place in the hearts of devotees.

In Hindu mythology, it is believed that bathing in the river Ganga causes the remission of sins and facilitates the attainment of salvation or nirvana. This deep-rooted truth is proved by the fact that people travel from distant places to immerse the ashes of their kin in the waters of the Ganga at Varanasi or other places located on the banks of this holy river.

Rituals The Temple opens daily at 2.30a.m. in Mangala Aarati 3 to 4 a.m. ticket holders are permitted to join. From 4 to 11 a.m. general Darshan is allowed. 11.30 to 12 a.m. mid day Bhog Aarati is done. Again 12 noon to 7 p.m. devotees are free to have darshan. From 7 to 8.30 p.m. evening Sapta Rishi Aarati is done after which darshan is again possible uptill 9 p.m. when Shringar/Bhog Aarati starts. After 9 p.m. Darshan from out side only is possidle. Shayana Aartis starts at 10.30p.m.The Temple closes at 11p.m.Most of the prasad,milk,clothes and other such offerings are given to the poors.

 

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A POWERFUL PILIGRMAGE VISHWANATH AND DATTA KSHETRA FOR SALVATION:

 

Sree Guru Nrusimha Saraswathy Swamy

Varanasi is a famous piligramage to attain Mukti and to clear all the sins of previous and present births. Many yogis and Rushis are still visiting the kshetra and doing sadhana very secretly. Varanasi is the capital of Lord Shiva. There is a real talk that Eshwara is visiting the kshetra every day and clearing all the sins of the yatra visitors. Many people are going to Kashi kshetra to stay there at their last days.

The second incarnation of Lord Dattatreya Sri Nrusimha saraswathy swamy went to Kasi kshetra and took Sanyaasa deeksha there from his Guru Sri Krishna Saraswathy swamy.

We, personally visited the kshetra and covered all the information to present for the benefit of the members of the group. I am trying to upload all the information with wonderful and real photographs of the important places. Try to visit the kshetra and have the blessings of Dattaguru and Kashi Vishwanath.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Glory of Varanasi:

 

Kashi city is the place for Moksha and Ganga. Those who live here attain Mukti or Salvation, even without having to travel to any place of pilgrimage. Any one, be it a man, woman, young, old, Sahava, pure or impure, Prasuta, Aprasuta, Swadesh, Andaja, Udibhaja, of whatever caste, all attain Moksha. There is not an iota of doubt in this. Whatever a person may be doing, eat, sleep or anything else, if he departs from this world from Avimukteshwar, he definitely attains Moksha. Any small act of goodness or Punyakarya, takes away all the sins. Good as well as bad people are born on this earth.. But by living in Kashi, both attain Moksha. Later, several people came forward to build this temple. A king by the name Banar developed this city of pilgrimage. About one and half thousand beautiful temples were built here. The tower of the Vishweshwara temple is a hundred feet high.

Kashi nagar is so great that even if the universe is to be destroyed in Pralaya, it would remain intact. Dandapani and Kalabhairav guard this city. They stay there forever. On the Ganga banks eighty four bathing ghats are located. There are also several teerthkundas. They have been there right from the times of Vedas.

 

History of Vishwanath temple::

The Kashi Vishweshwar temple as we see it now was built by Ahalya Devi Holkar in 1777 AD. In 1785 AD, the then King of Kashi, Mansaram and his son Belvant Singh built many more temples near Varanasi. In 1755 AD, the Avadh pantof pratinidhi (representative) got the old temple of Bindumadhava repaired and renovated it beautifully. The kalabhairava temple was built by Srimant Baji Rao Peshwa in 1852 AD.

The Hindu devotees visit Kashi to make offering. Here they perform many rituals and consider themselves blessed. Along side, several foreign tourists visit this place regularly. Places worth seeing include Ghats, temples, tapobhoomi and the scenic beauty of the surroundings. Kashi Kshetra and Sri Vishweswara JyotirLinga are connected as the holiest shrines in the world.

 

 

JYOTHIRLINGA OF VARANASI

 

The Ganga water here is considered as the nectar of the earth. Dying in Kashi or performing the final rites is considered as the way to the Heavens. Kashi - Rameshwar(1) yatra is the prime pilgrimage for the Hindus.

 

 

 

 

RIVER GANGA OF VARANASI

 

The oldest living city in the world, Varanasi is the ultimate destination of all Hindu pilgrims searching for moksha from the cycle of birth and re-birth. The word 'Kashi' originated from the word 'Kas' which means to shine. Kashi is mentioned repeatedly in the scriptures - the Brahmanas, Upanishads and the Puranas. It is the oldest center of learning and the University here is still widely respected for its Sanskrit, Philosophy, and Arts faculties. Hyuen Tsang, the Chinese traveler visited Varanasi in the 7th century. Stepped in tradition and mythological legacy, Kashi is the 'original ground' created by Lord Shiva and Parvati. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

The Temple has been visited by all great saints- Adi Shankaracharya, Ramkrishna Paramhansa, Swami Vivekanand, Goswami Tulsidas, Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati, Gurunanak and several other spiritual personalities.

Varanasi is so old that it is a part of Indian mythology and finds mention in the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. Through the ages Varanasi was also known variously as "Avimuktaka" , "Anandakanana" , "Mahasmasana" , "Surandhana" , "Brahma Vardha", "Sudarsana", "Ramya" and "Kasi" or Kashi - 'the City of Light". The oldest living city in the world, Varanasi is the ultimate destination of all Hindu pilgrims searching for moksha from the cycle of birth and re-birth. The word ‘Kashi’ originated from the word ‘Kas’ which means to shine. Stepped in tradition and mythological legacy, Kashi is the ‘original ground’ created by Lord Shiva and Parvati, upon which they stood at the beginning of time.Varanasi is said to be the point at which the first jyotirlinga, the fiery pillar of light by which Shiva manifested his supremacy over other Gods, broke through the earth's crust and flared towards the heavens. More than the Ghats and even the Ganga, the

Shivalinga installed in the temple remains the devotional focus of Varansi..

Conveyanace to Varanasi Kshetra:

By AirVaranasi is well connected and accessible to major Indian cities and tourist spots. There are daily domestic flights to and from Varanasi to several cities in India. Apart from the state owned Indian Airlines, there are many private air taxi operators that offer their services from Varanasi to other Indian cities. In fact, the daily flights on Delhi-Agra-Khajuraho-Varanasi route are quite popular among the tourists. By RailSince Varanasi lies in the heartland of the North Indian plains, it is well connected to Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and other parts of India. There are two railway stations in Varanasi, the Kashi Junction and the Varanasi Junction (also known as Varanasi Cantonment). Rajdhani Express from Delhi or from Calcutta passes through Varanasi too. One can also catch trains from Mughalsarai, just 10 km south of Varanasi. By RoadSituated in the flat Ganga plains, Varanasi has a good network of roads. frequent public and private buses and road transport to all the major towns of Uttar Pradesh and nearby areas.

 

Important temples/places to Visit in Varanasi kshetra:

Buddhist temples, vindhyachal, varahi temple, kalabhairava temple, bhu, ramnagar fort, vyasa kashi, sankat mochan hanuman temple, tulsi manasa temple, viswanath temple, vishalakshi temple, annapurna temple, sakshi ganapathi, dhudi ganapathi, durga temple

Various Ghats of Kasi kshetra:

There are number of temples on the bank of the Ganga river in Varanasi.. It is believed that people are cleansed physically, mentally and spiritually at Ganga Ghats. It is at the Ganga Ghats where we see life and death together. For thousands of years people have been thronging these Ghats to offer their morning prayers to the rising sun. There are more than 100 ghats along side Ganga in Varanasi. Some of the prominent and popular Ghats at Varanasi are the Dasaswamedh Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, Harischandra Ghat, Kabir Ghat, Pancha Ganga ghat, Kedar ghat, Narada Ghat and Assi Ghat.Ghat sandarshan:

The three most important ghats are Manikarnika, Dasaswamedh and Panch-Ganga. To bath at these three ghats is called Tri-Tirtha Yatra. Also important are Assi Sangam and Varuna Sangam. To bathe in these five places is call Panch-Tirtha Yatra. You are supposed to bathe in these five ghats in a certain order. First you bathe in Assi Ghat, then Dasaswamedh Ghat, then the Ghat by the Adi Keshava Temple near the Varuna River, then Panch-Ganga and then Manikarnika.

 

 

 

MANIKARNIKA GHAT OF VARANASI

 

 

After taking bath at these five places, most pilgrims then go for 'Darshan' of Vishwanath, Annapurna, and Sakshi Vinayaka (the witnessing Ganesh).. It is said that if you bathe in these five places, all in the same day and in this order, you will not get another material body. You can also do Panch-Tirtha Yatra by boat, but it is better to do it by foot.River Ganga:

Ganges starts its journey from a place called Gomukh. It is actually a glacier that looks like the head of a cow. There are actually seven different streams that form Ganges. Two major streams named Alakhnanda and Mandakani merge at a place called Rudra Prayag that in turn confluence with Bhagirathi at Dev Prayag to form Ganges. It flows to the Holy town of Rishikesh forming rapids that are suitable for white-water rafting. Haridwar is the first town in the plains that is enriched by Ganges. The place is spot for Kumbh fair that takes place every 12 years. It then flows to the holy town Gadh Mukteshwar. This is the closest Ganga ever flows near New Delhi. Ganges then travels to the industrial town of Kanpur whose industries flourishes on the dose from this river. It moves to Allahabad that is considered as one of the most religious centers in India. Here river Yamuna joins it to give it a even broader flow. The confluence is famous for the

Kumbh Fair that takes place every 12 years. Then comes the city of Vishwanath, Banaras. In its whole course, this is the first place where Ganga flows northwards. This is considered auspicious and that is why the city has a special place in the hearts of devotees.

In Hindu mythology, it is believed that bathing in the river Ganga causes the remission of sins and facilitates the attainment of salvation or nirvana. This deep-rooted truth is proved by the fact that people travel from distant places to immerse the ashes of their kin in the waters of the Ganga at Varanasi or other places located on the banks of this holy river.

Rituals The Temple opens daily at 2.30a.m. in Mangala Aarati 3 to 4 a.m. ticket holders are permitted to join. From 4 to 11 a.m. general Darshan is allowed. 11.30 to 12 a.m. mid day Bhog Aarati is done. Again 12 noon to 7 p.m. devotees are free to have darshan. From 7 to 8.30 p.m. evening Sapta Rishi Aarati is done after which darshan is again possible uptill 9 p.m. when Shringar/Bhog Aarati starts. After 9 p.m. Darshan from out side only is possidle. Shayana Aartis starts at 10.30p.m.The Temple closes at 11p.m.Most of the prasad,milk, clothes and other such offerings are given to the poors.

 

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How we all can ever thank you for the detailed write up. May the

Divine bless you and your family for the holy work. Awaiting the

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