Since Varanasi is the oldest city of the world and an eminent pilgrim, large numbers of visitors
throng to Varanasi from all over the world. Varanasi is an important center of spiritualism,
mysticism, Indian philosophy and Hinduism which is depicted in its numerous numerous sects,
temples, Ashrams and Ghats. There are many temples and Buddhist Stupas, Jain Temples are
located in Varanasi.
JANTAR MANTAR
It is famous observatory which is built by Jai Singh, Maharaja of Jaipur in 1737 AD. It was the
part of series of Jantar Mantar that are built in Delhi, Mathura, Ujjain and Jaipur observatories
.The purpose behind Jantar Mantar was to measure the local time,the Sun's declination,
altitude, the declination of stars, planets and to determine eclipses . The Varanasi Jantar Mantar
homes many astronomical instruments to measure the record the motion, speed and properties
starts and planets and study astronomy which are still effective and accurate today
SARNATH
It is the place where Gautama Buddha first gave teachings about Dharma after attaining of
enlightenment. Located just 12 km away from Varanasi, it is one of the four sacred Buddhist
sites .
RAMNAGAR FORT
Built in red sandstone, The Ramnagar Fort was constructed in the 18th Century by Maharaja
Balwant Singh. It has been the ancestral home for the Maharajas of Benaras. The Fort consists
temple and a museum. The temple is dedicated to Ved Vyasa, writer of Mahabharata. It is said
that Ved Vyasa had stayed in this fort for short period.
BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY
It is the most reputed and well known educational institute of Varanasi. The great nationalist
leader, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, established BHU (Banaras Hindu University) in 1916
AD. Spreading over 1300 acres it consists of large campus, well maintained roads, green layout.
On the other hand, a temple , campus buildings and an airstrip present a good example of
architecture.
BHARAT KALA BHAVAN
It is situated in the campus of the Banaras Hindu University which is established in 1920. It
homes of the large collection of over lakh art pieces which consists of paintings, textiles,
costumes, decorative arts, Indian philately and literary and archival materials. Numismatic
Gallery (collection of coins), Archaeological Gallery, Decorative Art Gallery, Benaras Through
the Ages Gallery and Galleries on Alice Boner are situated on its first floor while there are some
proposed extensions of galleries such as Gallery of Archive and Literary Materials, Gallery on
Textiles and Costumes and Gallery of Metal Images.
RAM NAGAR DURG
Situated just 2 kilometers from the Kashi Hindu University, across the Ganges is located the fort
which was built by the former kings of Kashi. This museum displays the royalty which used to be
the glory of the kingdom.
St MARY CHURCH
It is situated in the cantonment area of Varanasi and is spread across the area of 11.25 acres.
There are many monuments in its campus which depicts the martyr of British soldiers. The
Church consists of low tower,spire and projecting portico with 3 louvered gates under plain
cornices with two bays and each is with white plaster niches. There is rectangular fanlight for the
protection from the sunlight with a plain timber canopy.
CHUNAR FORT
This fort has been a strategic location for many rulers from Babar to the Britishers. It was built
by Maharaja Vikramditya, the Ujjain King. It is built 80 to 175 from the land level while spread
across the area of 3400 square yard, its length is 800 yard and width is 133 to 300 yards. Sonva
Mandap, Raja Bhartihari Samadhi, Bavan Khamba & Solar Watch are the praiseworthy
sections inside the fort.
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