Darjeeling Mail - উত্তরবঙ্গের ঐতিহ্য - Joydeep Roy

Varanasi has many sights to offer for the spiritual traveller:
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> Kashi Vishwanath Temple: One of the most visited Jyotirlinga Temples in the country. The temple premises also has Vishalakshi Temple and Annapoorna Temple
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Ghats: Varanasi has numerous ghats, some popular ones being Dashashwamedh, Manikarnika, Kedar, Panchaganga, Assi, etc.
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> Banaras Hindu University: A renowned university in North India, do visit the BHU Vishwanath Temple.
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> Sankat Mochan Temple: Dedicated to Lord Hanuman
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Durga Mata Temple: A red coloured temple situated on Durgakund Road, dedicated to Durga Mata
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Kaudi Mata Temple: In the lane just opposite to Durga Mata Temple is the Kaudi Mata Temple. It is believed that a visit to this temple is must before departing from Varanasi, to get fruits of Kashi Yatra. Devotees offer sea shells.
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Tulsi Manas Temple: Dedicated to Ram-Lakshman-Sita. Also do visit the Tridev temple beside Tulsi Manas Temple
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Bharat Mata Temple: One of its kind temple dedicated to Mother India.
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Ramnagar Fort: Situated on the other side of Ganga River
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Sarnath: A Buddhist Pilgrimage Place situated around 15 km from Varanasi. Rickshaws, buses and trains available.
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Food: Varanasi offers some tasty savouries for food connoisseurs. Do try the Laung Lata (sweet) at Godowlia Chowk, Lassi and Rabri at various thelas, the famous Banarasi Paan at kiosks all over the city and Kachoris at Kachori Galli. Do not miss the Rasgulla at Ksheer Sagar Sweets, they have 4 branches across the city.