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Location: The Kashi Vishwanath Temple, India is located in Varanasi in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is the oldest living city in the entire world and considered to be the heart of the capital city of India. It is held sacred as it is considered to be the home of Lord Shiva and Parvati. It is assumed that the sins of mortals are washed away after bathing in the river Ganges. How to reach: As it is located on the flat Ganga plains, it has a good infrastructure of roads, public and private buses and road transport to several crucial towns in Uttar Pradesh. By train, Varanasi is connected to Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and other parts of the country. There are two railway stations - the Varanasi Junction and Kashi Junction. Rajdhani Express from Calcutta or Delhi passes through Varanasi. It is also possible to board trains from Mughalsarai, which is 10 km south of Varanasi. The regular flights on Delhi-Agra-Khajuraho-Varanasi route are very well-known. There are daily domestic flights to and from Varanasi to other major Indian cities. Besides state owned Indian Airlines, there are many private air taxi operators that offer their services. Places of Interest: In the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, India the Jyotirlinga of Shiva, Vishweshwara or Vishwanatha, is preserved. As per Hinduism, even a simple glimpse of the Jyotirlinga is a soul-cleansing experience. It transforms life and directs it on the road of knowledge and devotion. This temple is a symbol of cultural traditions and peak spiritual values. Lord Vishwanath is considered to be the main depository of spiritual truth. There are several places near this city that should be visited. Sarnath is 10 km from Varanasi and is the place where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon after he got enlighten. Chunar which is 40 km away from Varanasi is well known for the Chunar fort. Vindhyachal is nearly 90 km from Varanasi and is considered to be a Shaktipeeth. It is assumed to be the home of Goddess Durga. Shopping: Silk weaving is the most admired art of Varanasi. So, Banarasi silk sarees are the most favorite item of Indian women. Gold and silver brocades are equally popular. Besides these two items, pieces of brassware, copperware, wooden and clay toys are also much sought items. The hand knotted carpets of Mirzapur, musical instruments, Langda Aam and betel leaf are also well-liked by the crowd.
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