 The oldest residing town within the world, Varanasi is the final destination of all Hindu pilgrims searching for moksha in the cycle of birth and re-birth. The term 'Kashi' originated in the term 'Kas' which means to shine.
Kashi is mentioned repeatedly within the scriptures - the Brahmanas, Upanishads and also the Puranas. It really is the oldest middle of learning and also the University here is nonetheless extensively respected for its Sanskrit, Philosophy, and Arts faculties. Hyuen Tsang, the Chinese traveler visited Varanasi within the 7th century.
Stepped in tradition and mythological legacy, Kashi may be the 'original ground' produced by Lord Shiva and Parvati. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
The temple was destroyed in the several invasions and was rebuilt in 1776 by Rani Ahilyabai of Indore. Hundreds and thousands of pilgrims flock to Varanasi to offer homage and wash away their sins.
Vishweshwara jyotirlinga has a quite unique and exclusive importance in the spiritual historical past of India. Deeply and intimately implanted within the Hindu mind, the Kashi Vishwanath Temple continues to be a residing embodiment of our timeless cultural traditions and greatest spiritual values.
The Temple continues to be visited by all wonderful saints- Adi Shankaracharya, Ramkrishna Paramhansa, Swami Vivekanand, Goswami Tulsidas, Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati, Gurunanak and a number of other spiritual personalities.
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