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A Guide to BHU New Vishwanath Temple (Birla Temple): Kashi’s Towering Marvel
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A Guide to BHU New Vishwanath Temple (Birla Temple): Kashi’s Towering Marvel

The New Vishwanath Temple, popularly known as "VT" or the Birla Temple, is an architectural masterpiece located within the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) campus. Standing with the tallest temple tower in the world, it offers a serene, inclusive alternative to the ancient Kashi Vishwanath, making it a must-visit for those seeking spiritual peace and academic history.

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Shaivism in Kashi: From Vishwanath to the Aghoris
Varanasi Spiritual

Shaivism in Kashi: From Vishwanath to the Aghoris

Shaivism is the heartbeat of Varanasi, a city believed to rest on the tip of Lord Shiva’s trident. From the golden spires of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple to the intense, non-dualistic practices of the Aghoris at the cremation grounds, Kashi represents the ultimate journey of the soul toward liberation (Moksha).

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Understanding the Aghori: Path of the Left Hand in Varanasi
Varanasi • Heritage

Understanding the Aghori: Path of the Left Hand in Varanasi

The Aghori are a sect of Shaivite ascetics in Varanasi known for their unconventional "Vamachara" (Left-Hand Path) practices. By embracing what society deems "unclean," they seek to transcend the human ego and perceive the non-dual nature of the universe, primarily residing near the cremation grounds of Manikarnika and Harishchandra Ghats.

Understanding the Dom Community: The Keepers of the Eternal Flame
Varanasi • Heritage

Understanding the Dom Community: The Keepers of the Eternal Flame

The Dom community of Varanasi serves as the sacred custodians of the "Eternal Flame" used in Hindu cremation rites at Manikarnika and Harishchandra Ghats. As the "Keepers of the Flame," they hold a pivotal, spiritually significant role in the city’s lifecycle, ensuring that the fire—believed to be granted by Lord Shiva—never goes out.

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The Rituals of Light

A photographic essay on the evening Aarti ceremonies across the northern belt. Launching next full moon.

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