KASI VISHWANATH TEMPLE
It is believed that Lord shiva offered Rama Mukti to those who die in Kasi. Kasi is one of the oldest cities in India. Kasi is said to have been famous in the ancient times of Ramayana and Mahabharata. Its ancient name is 'Ananda Forest',The city is also called as Avimuktham. The place is also known as 'Varanasi' as the two rivers Varan ans Assi mess up with the Gangas. Here's a look at the specialties of Kasi.
ANNAPOORNI RULE
The most important power of the Kasi city, Annapoorni. Kasi is the epitome of this mother. Annapoorni gives a special appearance at the Viswanathan Temple. The Ambal can only be seen through a small window. The mother is seen in a palm giving the pitcher a golden bowl in his left hand and a golden spoon in his right hand. Sri Devi and Bhoodevi are on either side of the mother. It is consisdered very special to see this Annapurna on Diwali.
GANGA AARATHI
'Ganga Aarathi' is one of the must-miss for Kashi. This is a daily occurence in the Dasaswamedu forest. The worship begins at 6:30pm and ends 7:30pm. 'Ganga Aarathi' is a pooja performed by seven young men to the river Ganga. First they blow the conch and beat the bell and begin the pooja.
VISWANATH TEMPLE
The Viswanath Temple is a speciality of the city of Kasi. The temple is referred to as the 'Vishwesam'. This is the first of the Jyotirilinga shrines. The ancient temple was destroyed by a series of invasion. The present temple is said to have been built in 1785 by Maharani Akalya Bhar. Inside the temple their is huge bell given by the King of Nepal. The highlight of this is the sound of the bell. It is said that the oldest temple lingam was placed in the well inside the temple. The temple is open from 3:00am to 11:00pm and devotees can anoint the lingam with their hands. May touch and worship. The Saptarishi Puja important here at night.
SACRED TIRTHA
The Manikarnika Theertham in the city of Kashi is very sacred. The cementery here is revered as very sacred. The cremation here is believed to give Moksha. After visiting Niradi Manikarnikeswara here, there is a rule that one should go to worship other deities of Kasi.
This name is given to the Lord (Mani-Kundalam; Karnika-Kadu) as the Kundalini he wears on the ground falls on the ground when Easan recites the name of Rama in the ears of the deceased in Kashi.
'For those who bathe in Manikarnika and meditate on Manikarnikeswara, there is no rebirth. Once immersed in this theertham, it will give the benefit of bathing in all the holy rivers. There is no theertham equal to Manikarnika in any world 'says the Kanda Purana.
THE POLICE OF KASI
The city of Kasi is under his control and the guard is a termite. It is said that nothing happens in Kashi without his eyes. The pilgrimage to Kasi is not complete without seeing him. A majestic figure with a around face, big eyes and a thick mustache. When we enter and worship the pure, they will tap our backs with the hairpin in the temple. It is followed by a long stick called a pole, which is blessed on the head of the devotees. The black rope called 'Kasikkayiru' is sold at the entrance of the temple of kala Byravar.
IMPORTANT FESTIVALS
- Ganga Mahotsav
- Buddha Mahotsav
- Maha Shivratri
- Holi
- Deepawali
- Makara Sankranti
- Akshaya Tritiya
- Panch Kosi Parikrama
- Chhath Puja
- Bharat Milap
- Nakkatayya
- Hanuman Jayanthi
OPEN IN ALL DAYS OF THE WEEK
FROM 3:00am to 11:00pm
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