Day: March 1, 2019

  • Best places of Varanasi

    Best of Varanasi

    Best of Varanasi
    Varanasi photo from Album of Olga Burdina

    Varanasi Considered being the world’s oldest and holiest city among Hinduism. Also, Known as Banaras or Kashi. Pilgrims come to take a dive in the holy river Ganga.  To wash away their sins, hoping to sacrifice their life and get liberty from the cycle of rebirth.

    If you have Visited Delhi, Agra, Jaipur than Varanasi is your Next destination

    They believe that holy rituals of life and death take place in public. The sound, the smell and the sights of this maze-like old city are intense.

    This City, One of the most colourful and fascinating places on earth. Strolling across the ghats, watching the sunrise are few highlights to mention. Confronting the rituals of death so very close can be a powerful experience. Here are the top 8 sights you should try to witness while making your visit in Vanarasi.

    Manikarnika Ghat

    One of The most auspicious place for the Hindus to cremated. The outcasted people known as doms handle these dead bodies. Carrying them down the alley right from the town to the holy river of Ganga on a bamboo stretcher covered in cloths.

    Best of Varanasi
    manikarnika ghat Varanasi

    Afterwards, These dead bodies doused in the holy river of Ganga before cremation. There is an attached well known as Manikarnika well and a slab of stone known as Charanpaduka. Considered as,  bearing the footprints of Vishnu.

    Assi Ghat

    The starting point of the boat trips where river Assi meets the Ganges known as Assi Ghat. Many pilgrims come here to worship Shiva Lingam – beneath a peepul tree. Moreover, The evenings are lively along with featured music and even yoga at sunrise.

    Assi ghat
    Assi Ghat

    Vishwanath Temple

    Your visit in Varanasi would remain incomplete if you are likely to miss the Kashi Vishwanath temple. Furthermore, This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. And has been referred into the holy scriptures and considered as one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. On the other side of Vishwanath Temple is the Gyan Kupor Well. Pilgrims believe that drinking water from this holy well leads to a higher spiritual plane. Though this practice has now been prohibited by strict security screen.

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    Bharat Kala Bhawan

    Kala means art. This museum stands in the Banaras University campus. Hosting a varied collection of miniature paintings. in Addition, the storehouse of 12th-century-palm leaf manuscripts and local history displays.

    Bharat Kala Bhavan
    Bharat Kala Bhavan

    Benaras Hindu University

    In contrast, Benaras University, Established in 1916 as a learning hub. Away from the city bustle. Surely, offering you a peaceful atmosphere to grow. The tree-lined streets stretched across 5-sq-km campus offers top quality education.

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    Sarnath

    Sarnath, one of the famous Buddhist pilgrims located at 13km northeast of Varanasi. In popular culture, Considered that After visiting Bodhgaya, Buddha came here to give his first sermon. A popular place for people seeking peace and solitude after struggling through the frazzled ghats of Kashi. Sarnath also associated with the archaeological museum, the Ashoka Pillar, the Dharmesh Stupa and Monastery Ruins.

    Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath
    Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath

    Ramnagar Fort

    This castle, Built by Raja Balwant Singh in 1750 representing the Mughal style of architecture. Also, popular for its strong and lavish appearance. The Fort located in the eastern bank of river Ganga. The cream-coloured Chunar sandstone gives it a sophisticated look.

    Fort Ramnagar a Varanasi

    Tulsi Manas Temple

    The Tulsi Manas temple, Constructed in 1964 with the help of the Birla family. This the place where Tulsi Das wrote Ramayana in Awadhi dialect of the Hindu Language. Thus, Named after him. Scenes and verses from the Ramcharitmanas are depicted on the walls of the mandir.

    So, overall its a great destination to have some good spiritual time. 

  • Healthy Fitness Tips Even with a 9-5 Job

    Tips for Healthy Fitness tips even with a 9-5 Job

    Healthy Fitness Tips Even with a 9-5 Job
    Healthy Fitness Tips Even with a 9-5 Job

    When was the last time your office lunch was something healthy, cooked at home? Our lives become quite hectic, especially for the youngsters new to the 9 to 5 lives to Stayfit.
    But this does not mean we sacrifice our health in the hands of tight schedules.

    -Keep your diet simple

    The online blogs are teeming with diets which can possibly get you to size 0 by week 3. But keep in mind; you cannot afford to faint during a presentation. Just follow these simple plans.

    – Drink lots of water.

    Studies say that Water Intake Affect Energy Levels and Brain Function.

    If you don’t Drink Water (stay hydrated) throughout the day, your energy levels and brain function will start to suffer.

    So, Set your goals to finishing 3 X 400ml bottles of water in 6 hours.

    – Say NO to energy drinks.

    Of course Sting and Red Bull taste like heaven. But guess what else is flying higher along with your energy? Sugar levels. Skip them out entirely. Keep chilled bottles of cucumber water to refill your energy slots.

    – Keep a proper balance between veggies and meat/plant proteins.

    All the nutrition received is integral in keeping you awake and ready for the world
    – No big gaps. 3 pm lunch means a 6 pm fruit salad or something light and healthy. Your body needs fuel.

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    -Get a Good Sleep

    In the age of power naps, we receive 0 power and a few snores to be precise. We calculate hours of rest on your fingertips. The only reason our energy levels were so high during childhood was that sleeping on time was mandatory. Let’s bring it back

    – Perform activities which make you doze off

    Is your favourite movie keeping you awake? Ditch it post-11, go for the most boring film or book near you and you’ll feel your eyelids getting heavier by the minute.

    – Dim down the lights in your home within 10:30 pm

    Imagine someone turning on your LED at 6 am, irritating isn’t it? Dimming the lights before heading to bed cools down the rooms and also sets the environment for a cosy low-lit atmosphere you wish to rest in.

    -Find YOUR Perfect Workout

    There are so many unique exercise routines out there for Stayfit. Weightlifting, Cardio, HIIT, Karate, you name it. But which one makes you wish to leave the chair and getting sweaty? Find your inner rage-machine.

    – Find workout routines which suit your time.

    If gym workouts take too long via travel, learn the exercises to practice at home. Add a few pieces of equipment such as dumbbells, gym ball, Abs-curve for better benefits.

    – Eat for energy

    Even if you workout for 30 minutes, your body needs some fuel to power up. Protein biscuits, banana, fruit smoothies, pick your favourite and see the results.
    Our professions and fitness are bi-product of goals we always wished to achieve.

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