Why we relish going to Kashi Vishwanath
Had it not been for Kashi Vishwanath Temple the longing index to access Varanasi would not have been there. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is Magnificent and so its Grandeur.
The so-called VIPs and political leaders enter and exit from Gate Four as it has all the trappings of a connect that they aspire for. The common man can too enter from Gate four provided no VIP is expected otherwise Gate One serves as the launching pad. From Gate One there is three layers of frisking mirrored by the fact that safe and sound surroundings have to be maintained at any given point of time. From Gate four the frisking is at two places with metal detectors in place that look non functional. There is a need to get these metal detectors up and running at all the gates so that any untoward happening could be prevented. Those coming with writing pad should be provided pen in the premises of the temple so that they could write a prayer or two. As for the other two gates, Gate number two and three, not much is known. As for the numerous vendors the fact of the matter there is grave unemployment across Uttar Pradesh State and they don't want to miss an opportunity to earn and that right should be respected.
Sighting the Lord Shiva's Lingam should be sufficient and one should vacate the sanctum sanctorum as soon as possible. Perhaps the very fact that there is no entry fee makes the temple terrain more hospitable and prized. On all occasions when i entered the sanctum sanctorum there was no pushing around and that added to its lustre.
In the city of Varanasi and in a radius of five kms of temple the sale of gutka, thambaku and zarda (products that give you high) should be done away with. Once the sale of these products are stopped the spitting and its infectious volatility would be contained. Stray dogs galore and there is an urgent need to pick these dogs and release them far away from the temple and its precincts. Stray dogs do pose a threat to those visiting the temple and adjoining places and it is better these dogs are released in the wild. The very fact that these dogs litter the area as well makes a sound case for them to be released in the wild. A cleanliness campaign should be evolved whereby residents and the vendors are enlightened on the issue of clean surroundings.
There is an urgent need for more tea centres to come up and tea points like Gopal Tea Centre serving black tea should be given a helping hand. Gopal Tea Centre run by one Anurag has to bloom as the unassuming nature of its owner is itself an invitation for tea buddies. The arrogance of a tea point whose allegiance is with the country's leader should be asked to mend his ways.
Metal detector at Dasaswamedh Ghat should be up and running as seven priests perform the Aarti. The approach to Gate Number One is lined with shops who prod you to keep your belongings and footwear there with the rider that you would purchase something to be offered to the Lord from them. There is a large hall on way to Gate One and that could serve as footwear stand. Those coming to the temple haggle with the shopkeepers and devotees be better advised that cell, pen and other items which are banned is left in the hotel room/dharamshala.
The best part about this temple is that once you have paid obeisance you should vacate the room and the city as the sole purpose was to sight Lord Shiva's lingam with a prayer on your lips. This was my first visit to Kashi Vishwanath and i am enamored by this temple odyssey.
Had it not been for Kashi Vishwanath Temple the longing index to access Varanasi would not have been there. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is Magnificent and so its Grandeur.
The so-called VIPs and political leaders enter and exit from Gate Four as it has all the trappings of a connect that they aspire for. The common man can too enter from Gate four provided no VIP is expected otherwise Gate One serves as the launching pad. From Gate One there is three layers of frisking mirrored by the fact that safe and sound surroundings have to be maintained at any given point of time. From Gate four the frisking is at two places with metal detectors in place that look non functional. There is a need to get these metal detectors up and running at all the gates so that any untoward happening could be prevented. Those coming with writing pad should be provided pen in the premises of the temple so that they could write a prayer or two. As for the other two gates, Gate number two and three, not much is known. As for the numerous vendors the fact of the matter there is grave unemployment across Uttar Pradesh State and they don't want to miss an opportunity to earn and that right should be respected.
Sighting the Lord Shiva's Lingam should be sufficient and one should vacate the sanctum sanctorum as soon as possible. Perhaps the very fact that there is no entry fee makes the temple terrain more hospitable and prized. On all occasions when i entered the sanctum sanctorum there was no pushing around and that added to its lustre.
In the city of Varanasi and in a radius of five kms of temple the sale of gutka, thambaku and zarda (products that give you high) should be done away with. Once the sale of these products are stopped the spitting and its infectious volatility would be contained. Stray dogs galore and there is an urgent need to pick these dogs and release them far away from the temple and its precincts. Stray dogs do pose a threat to those visiting the temple and adjoining places and it is better these dogs are released in the wild. The very fact that these dogs litter the area as well makes a sound case for them to be released in the wild. A cleanliness campaign should be evolved whereby residents and the vendors are enlightened on the issue of clean surroundings.
There is an urgent need for more tea centres to come up and tea points like Gopal Tea Centre serving black tea should be given a helping hand. Gopal Tea Centre run by one Anurag has to bloom as the unassuming nature of its owner is itself an invitation for tea buddies. The arrogance of a tea point whose allegiance is with the country's leader should be asked to mend his ways.
Metal detector at Dasaswamedh Ghat should be up and running as seven priests perform the Aarti. The approach to Gate Number One is lined with shops who prod you to keep your belongings and footwear there with the rider that you would purchase something to be offered to the Lord from them. There is a large hall on way to Gate One and that could serve as footwear stand. Those coming to the temple haggle with the shopkeepers and devotees be better advised that cell, pen and other items which are banned is left in the hotel room/dharamshala.
The best part about this temple is that once you have paid obeisance you should vacate the room and the city as the sole purpose was to sight Lord Shiva's lingam with a prayer on your lips. This was my first visit to Kashi Vishwanath and i am enamored by this temple odyssey.
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