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A Religious Union between Varanasi and Kathmandu

An Ancient City of Varanasi

In the banks of holy Ganges lies one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world that attracts millions of tourists around the world with its mesmerizing traditions passed from generations to generations for thousands of years. A holiest place on earth regarded as the religious and spiritual hub among Hindus, Buddhists and Janis with a common practice of delivering homage to the Shiva and experience the divinity of cosmic unity. Varanasi is believed to be founded by Shiva in the name of two ancient rivers Varuna and Assi.

In the ancient scriptures Varanasi is also mentioned as the holy Kashi and is considered among the Sapta Puries meaning seven sacred cities of ancient India. Beside its cultural, philosophical, traditional and spiritual attraction it also holds major attractions among seekers and in the field of learning especially Religion, Philosophy, Yoga, Ayurveda, Vedic Astrology, Dance and Music that is unique, ancient and nonparallel.

Viswanath Temple - It is a major attraction in the city as the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva who is the presiding deity in the form of Shivalinga which is also regarded as the Jyotirlinga among the twelve that resides in India. The present temple was built by Queen Ahailya Bai Holkar in 1776 but the temple was existent even before the present one. During the Mongol invasion in India Viswanath temple including many others were demolished and looted but with time it was again reconstructed with same fatih and belief. Today the beautiful ancient temple holds around 800 kg of gold as the cap in the spire therefore it is also known as the Golden Temple in Varanasi.

A vivid cultural event held in the Varanasi keeps the flocking tourists entertained that includes Phalgun Shukla Ekadashi that is celebrated with colors. According to the ancient tradition of Varanasi prior to Holi, Lord Shiva visits back to Kashi and therefore the temple complex is echoed by the instruments like Damroos. Similarly, during Basant Panchami Tilak are performed and other special events like Shivaratri marriage and Rangbhari Ekadashi is key attraction here.

Cheap Flights from Varanasi to Kathmandu  

An Ancient Valley of Kathmandu - The capital city of Nepal also known as Kantipur is the ancient valley that embraces thousand years' old cultural and traditional sacred Hindu Buddhist practices that has been passed generations to generations and still visible in the heart of the city to this day. It is believed that the city was a beautiful lake in ancient time that was later rehabilitated by Manjushree. If you visit this ancient valley that is rich in its culture and tradition it will amaze you with many ancient destinations that are listed in the World Heritage Sites of UNESCO that this valley embraces and as it lies in 4600 feet above sea level it has a wonderful climate to offer to the people in the valley throughout the year.

If you are press by the time then even this little valley has more to offer to your tour and adventure as the city embraces ancient pilgrims, adventure spots like hiking and rock climbing with a mesmerizing mountain flight package that offers Mount Everest and Annapurna flight seeing tour by Buddha Air also the best domestic airlines of Nepal.

Varanasi and Pashupati Nath Temple Pilgrimage Tour

Pashupatinath Temple - One of the major attraction and an ancient pilgrim in the valley that has a religious and spiritual connection with the temple of Viswanath Temple. It is believed to be at least five thousand years old and is mentioned is the sacred scriptures including the Mahabharata. It was in 1979 this holy temple of Lord Shiva was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site and since then millions of tourist visits Pashupatinath temple beside just Hindus and Buddhists who have been paying their homage to Lord Shiva since the very existence of the temple. You can witness major religious and cultural programs in the premises of Pashupatinath temple however taking photos and entry for foreigners are not allowed.

Kathmandu and Varanasi has many religious similarities as these two pilgrims are united by many ancient mythologies in Hinduism. Varanasi is the city of many revered temples and ghats that welcomes spiritual seekers to this plain where as the major attraction is the Kashi Vishwanath temple. Similarly, Kathmandu is known as city of gods where the presence of Pashupatinath temple glorifies the mythological beliefs of Hindus, Janis and Buddhists. It is a general belief among people that visiting these two great shrines in Varanasi and Kathmandu liberates the soul to Moksha.