Things to do in Varanasi

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By far one of my favourite places I’ve visited in India. very busy but amazing culture and religious ceremonies

Manikarnika Ghat is a place for dealing with death. Out of respect, we did not take photos. Of course, due to natural psychological factors, we left quickly after a quick glance. If you are interested, you can come and experience it yourself.

The Five Picchu Pagoda is a famous Buddhist Pagoda with a long history. After many times of destruction, it has been protected as a tourist attraction. The paintings on the walls of the Buddha Pagoda focus on the Buddha's experience of seeking Taoism in his lifetime, and feel the strong atmosphere of faith.

In a place in the holy city, I passed by and took a look.

Very beautiful place, worth a visit, elegant environment

Visiting the Ganges River in Varanasi is a unique experience, filled with spirituality and tradition 🌊🙏. The ghats are bustling with people offering prayers, and the sights are mesmerizing. However, the river is quite polluted, with trash and waste visible in the water 💧🗑️. Despite this, the energy and significance of the place are undeniable. It’s a mix of beauty and struggle, where faith meets reality. Definitely a must-see, but be prepared for the dirtiness!

The Durga Temple is located in the south of the old city street of Varanasi. It was built in the 18th century. The goddess Durga enshrined in it is the incarnation of Parvati, the wife of the Hindu destroyer Shiva. It also enshrines Shiva's linga. As soon as I got there, I found that this temple with a red exterior wall was very popular. The red exterior was very conspicuous and many Hindus came to worship.

After Buddha's enlightenment, he visited seven places near the Bodhi tree, each staying for a week. The Holy Place of the First Week: Bodhi Tree and Diamond Platform. After the Buddha attained the Tao, he realized the joy of enlightenment in the Vajra seat under the Bodhi tree. The Holy Place of the Second Week: The Buddha gazed at the Bodhisattva tree for seven consecutive days in front of a spiritual house in order to repay the benefits of the Bodhisattva tree. Week 3 Holy Place: The Buddha traveled seven days to and fro in the north of the Bodhi tree, where lotus flowers emerged as lotus trails. Fourth Week Holy Place: The Buddha explores the deeper meaning of Buddhism in this seven-day meditation. The Buddha shines blue, yellow, red, white and orange during meditation. Later, Buddhism also uses these five colors as the banner of Buddhism. The Fifth Week Holy Land: The Buddha told a Brahman under the Banyan tree that human dignity does not depend on birth, but on behavior. Sixth week Holy Place: Buddha was sitting by a pool south of the Bodhisattva tree. Suddenly, the Buddha was not moved by the storm. The Dragon King appeared with his head and body as the Buddha's shelter from the wind and rain. Seventh Week Holy Place: At the end of Buddha's meditation under Rajayatang tree, two Burmese businessmen passed by and offered rice cake and honey to the Buddha. After Buddha spoke for them, he became the first vulgar disciple to convert to Buddha. It is said that later the Buddha gave them several hairs, and two disciples brought them home to build pagodas for worship. At present, Farshali is still stored in the Great Golden Pagoda of Myanmar.