" Varanasi diaries: Boats, Ghats, and Beyond"🌈

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On November 14th, our journey through Varanasi began. From Lanka to Assi Ghat, we navigated through vibrant markets and shops adorned with garlands and unique conch shells.

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The bustling ghats along the holy Ganga River were alive with people taking sacred baths.

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Amidst the river's flow, numerous boats painted a picturesque scene. Coming from a mountainous background, the sight of so many boats excited me, prompting a photo spree.

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We explored ghats and marveled at well-preserved ancient monuments, each telling a story of its own.

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Post exploration, we settled at the Dolphin Restaurant. As we dined, we observed children applying tikka to devotees, a beautiful ritual believed to ward off difficulties.

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Capturing the moment with tikka on my forehead, we resumed our exploration, stumbling upon a beautiful Lord Ganesha art at a guest house.

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At Lalita Ghat, a magnificent boat and an ancient monument left me enchanted. The intricately designed windows, reminiscent of cinematic scenes, made it a surreal experience.

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Our journey led us to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, also known as the Golden Temple, a sacred shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva.

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Varanasi's renowned silk sarees, the epitome of traditional attire in India, caught our attention.

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Gate No. 01 of the temple stood grand, making me feel small in its presence. The craftsmanship on the gate left me astonished.

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We have decided to return the next morning for a less crowded visit was unanimous.

Exploring monuments around the temple, we encountered a regal structure, capturing numerous pictures.

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As we savored candy floss on the ghats, contemplating our next move, the day's memories lingered, etched in photographs and experiences.

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Manikarnika Ghat, renowned for cremations, derives its name from the belief that goddess Sati's earrings fell here.

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As this blog is becoming quite lengthy, I'll conclude here and continue my exploration of Varanasi in the next blog.

Thank you so much for reading my blog πŸ’ž
I will see you soon in my next blog πŸŽ€

These photos are clicked by me by my phone realme gt me.

Lots of love from me πŸ’“

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