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Ratneshwar Mahadev Mandir (also known as Matri-rin Mahadev, or Leaning temple of Varanasi) is one of the most photographed temples in the holy city of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, India. The temple, while apparently well-preserved, leans significantly towards the back side (north-west), and its garbhagriha is generally below the water much of the ...
Varanasi is one of the most prominent tourist places in India. The city attracts millions of domestic and international tourists. [1] The temples across the city attract pilgrims. The ghats and the Buddhist site Sarnath attract tourists from abroad. Varanasi is one of the oldest cities in the world, which makes it rich with cultural heritage. [2]
Sarnath Museum is the oldest site museum of the Archaeological Survey of India. It houses the findings and excavations at the archaeological site of Sarnath , by the Archaeological Survey of India. Sarnath is located near Varanasi , in the state of Uttar Pradesh .
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Qutb ud-Din Aibak — the commander of Muhammad of Ghor's army — led his men from Ghazni to Varanasi and Sarnath in 1194 CE. [25] [26] Jayachandra (c. 1170–1194 CE) was the reigning Gahadavala dynasty king at that time and was killed during the Battle of Chandawar. [27] Virtually everything of value in Varanasi and Sarnath was destroyed or ...
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Swarved Mahamandir is a charitable meditation centre built in Varanasi and inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and with its seven storey claims to be the biggest meditation centre in the World. The centre is built with an estimated cost of Rs 1000 crores and has a seating capacity of 20,000 people at a time.
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