Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Uttar Pradesh
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The Maratha queen Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore built the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in 1780. The Hindu god Shiva is the focus of worship at this historic temple. It is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the most sacred Shiva temples, and is situated in Varanasi’s Vishwanath Gali in Uttar Pradesh. The Ganga Puja, also called the Ganga Aarti Ceremony, is a revered Hindu ritual and the most emblematic event in Varanasi, demonstrating the deep respect Hindus have for the Ganges River, considered by many to be the holy river of India.
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Sarnath & Singhpur
Originally, the Dharma was taught by Gautama Buddha at this very spot. To mark the historic occasion, a park dedicated to deer is established there. Shreyansanatha, the eleventh Tirthankara, was born in Singhpur, a city located roughly a kilometre from Sarnath. The twin cities were thriving intellectual hubs until they were destroyed by Islamic raiders in the 12th century.
Originally, the Dharma was taught by Gautama Buddha at this very spot. To mark the historic occasion, a park dedicated to deer is established there. Shreyansanatha, the eleventh Tirthankara, was born in Singhpur, a city located roughly a kilometre from Sarnath. The twin cities were thriving intellectual hubs until they were destroyed by Islamic raiders in the 12th century.
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