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Varanasi

Data
08/2005

 
Texto
Varanasi, pilgrims, taking water from ganges, to bring it to the golden temple.

Description: The Golden Temple or Kashi Vishwanath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva was built by Ahalya Bai of Indore in 1776 and 800 kg of gold plating on the towers were provided by Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Lahore. The Shivlinga in the temple is the main devotional focus of the city. Next to the Temple is a Well known as the Gyan Kapur Kuan (well of knowledge).

read more here:
http://www.cultureholidays.com/Temples/kashi.htm