Varanasi Known and Unknown Facts বারাণসীর জানা অজানা তথ্য

#varanasi #annapurna #vishwanath #kashi #dashashwamedhghat #manikarnikaghat #lalitaghat #harishchandraghat #namoghat #gaayghat #assighat #uttarpradesh #kashivishwanath #varanasihistory Varanasi, Uttarpradesh History of Varanasi and details about Baba Vishwanath Temple darshan. 🟠Varanasi, also known as Kashi or Banaras, is one of the oldest continuously living cities in the world dating back over 3,000 to 5000 years. It is deeply revered in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism as a profound spiritual, cultural, and educational hub. Early artifacts: Digging near the Ganges river ghats has revealed pottery, tools, and structural remains dating back to around 1200 BCE (over 3,200 years ago). 🟠The city is mentioned as a prominent center of learning and civilization in ancient Hindu scriptures like the Rig Veda and the Atharvaveda, as well as in Buddhist and Jain texts from the 6th century BCE. 🟠Spiritual continuity - Hindus believe the city was founded by Lord Shiva over 5,000 years ago in mythology, making it the ultimate destination for salvation (moksha). 🟠The ancient name Kashi comes from the Sanskrit root kaś, meaning "to shine" or "to illuminate," designating it as the "City of Light". First recorded in the Rigveda, it denotes both an ancient kingdom and its spiritual center. 🟠Kashi: Derived from kaś, reflecting the divine light of Lord Shiva and spiritual liberation. 🟠Varanasi: The geographical name tied to the city's location between the Varuna (north) and Assi (south) rivers. 🛑The Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi is dedicated to Lord Shiva and houses one of the twelve sacred Jyotirlingas. Its history is defined by repeated destructions and reconstructions under various rulers. Early History and Medieval Destructions👉 🟢1194 CE: The original Adi Viswanath temple was destroyed by the army of Qutb-ud-din Aibak (the Ghurids).13th Century: Rebuilt near the Avimukteshwara Temple during the reign of Delhi Sultan Iltutmish.15th Century: Damaged and demolished again under the rule of the Sharqi rulers and Sikandar Lodi.1669 CE: Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb demolished the remaining structure and constructed the Gyanvapi Mosque adjacent to/partially on the site. 🟠Reconstruction and the Golden Era👉 1780 CE: The current temple structure was built directly adjacent to the mosque by Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore.1839 CE: Maharaja Ranjit Singh of the Sikh Empire donated nearly 1,000 kg of gold to plate the temple's main spires, earning it the moniker "Golden Temple".1983 CE: Administration of the temple was taken over by the Government of Uttar Pradesh under the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust. 🟢Modern Development2021 CE: The Kashi Vishwanath Dham Corridor augurated, creating a direct, wide pathway connecting the ancient temple directly to the banks of the Ganga River. 🛑 OUR Devotional Channel -bibhulok Link 👉    / @bibhulok   Please follow and subscribe