5.2 Quick Tip Itineraries
Our friend, an
ardent dedicated devotee at Ramakrishna Mission Benaras, Mr. S. Das,
enthusiastically took us on the following tour.
This proved to be time-wise optimal and darshan-wise best. The following should
take about half a day each. Of course, it depends on individual inclination of
how much time one wants to spend at each of these places.
5.2.1
Itinerary A
A.1 Tilbhandeshwar (have darshan and offer puja at the main shrine.
If one has more time, all the other associated deities incorporated within the
temple complex maybe visited. This
second part is optional. Here one is allowed to take pictures.
A.2 Gouri-Kedareshwar
Shiva
A.3 Boat
ride from Kedar Ghat to Panchganga ghat.
A.4 Bindu
Madhav
A.5 Trailanga
Swami Ashram
A.6 Kaal Bhairav
This itinerary includes Manikarnika Darshan, Harishchandra Ghat
Darshan, Meera Bai Ghat, Ahilyabai Ghat, Barhi Ghat (which belonged to the (Chandala,
an outcast who is responsible for cremation of dead bodies) Master who bought
Raja Harishchandra. All these ghats are visible from boat ride.
5.2.2
Itinerary B
B.1 Durga Bari
B2. Tulsi Manas
Mandir
B3. Sankatmochan
B4. BHU (Benaras
Hindu University) Shiva Temple and Campus
B.1 – B.3 three can take a good half day. If required, BHU
maybe done in the afternoon.
5.2.3
Itinerary C
C.1 Sarnath
This will require atleast half a day.
One has to take an Auto. Toto (Battery rickshaw) does not travel that far. One can walk among the ruins and marvel the
architecture. There is a museum.
C.2 Aarati at Baba Vishwanath
After
afternoon rest, one can go to ghats or go straight to Baba Vishwanath’s mandir
to have “sparsh” (touch) darshan. Here devotees are allowed to touch the
shivalinga and offer their prayers.
Every
Shiva temple will have the figurine of a bull facing the shivalinga. This
divine old bull, Nandi is Lord Shiva’s trusted Vaahan. He is patiently
waiting forever facing His lord; ready to carry out any order that he may
receive. There is a sweet practice in Kashi. The devotees whisper their urgent
need, prayer or desires into the ears of Nandi knowing fully well, the faithful
Nandi will appraise His Lord at due time for sure. Nandi never fails anyone.!
C.3 Aarati at Ma Annapurna
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