Dhundhiraj Ganesh
After Vinayak paved the way for his father, Lord Shiva made a grand entry into Kashi. Lord Shiva praised Vinayak for his deeds. The latter was called Dhundhi Vinayak.
Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most famous temple in Varanasi, also known as the Golden temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva. Kashi Vishwanath Temple is located in the Vishwanath Gali and we will be visiting the temple through the Vishwanath Gali.
Annapurna Maa
Annapurna temple is dedicated to the Annapurna or Annapoorna Mata, the Goddess of Food or the Goddess of Nourishment (Anna means food and Purna means complete or full), Mata Parvati.
Panch Vinnayak
According to Kashi Khand, besides Dhundhi Vinayak, there are fifty six Vinayaks at the places mentioned against respective deities.
Panch Vinnayak
Moda Vinayak
Pramoda Vinayak
Surmukha Vinayak
Durmukha Vinayak
Gannanath Vinayak
Vishalakshi Maa
Not far from Vishvanatha toward the Ganga river is the “Wide-Eyed goddess”, Vishalakhsi. She is one among the 52 Shakti Pithas. According to the Puranas, it was her eye (aksh) that fell here.
Manikarnika Ghat and Maha Samshannath
Significance of Manikarnika Ghat
Manikarnika Ghat is also famous by the name of Mahasmasana which is one of two cremation Ghats in the Varanasi. Another famous ghat of cremation is Harishchandra Ghat.
Kaalbhairav Temple
It is known as the most ancient temple of Varanasi located near the VishesharGanj. God KaalBhairav is believed to be the “Kotwal of Kashi”. Without his permission no one can even enter Kashi.
