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Varanasi is regarded as the spiritual capital of India, thus attracting a lot of pilgrims every day. The city has many temples dedicated to different deities holding great importance in the Hindu religion. But since India is home to diversity where many religions are practiced, Varanasi is not different.
Our guide would meet you at the designated meeting point, the tour is centered around Goddess, their significance in mythology and different aspects of Indian culture. Explore the creative and powerful divine feminine in the city of the Goddess!
In many societies, the divine feminine is often overlooked – but in Varanasi, she is everywhere! We visit Goddess temples of the city, the unfixed border between “devotion” and “tantra”, and explore the fluid nature of her worship, We will see how the physical presence of the goddess is tangible in her temples, much more than the abstraction of some male deities.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
You will meet your guide for the day at this location Ghat. We will share contact details one day prior to the tour for easy communication of location and time.
Itinerary
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For the next several hours, we will continue our exploration of the Old City on foot, through her labyrinth of small alleys; you will see hidden temples, vibrant bazaars, neighborhoods of bustle and activity, and quiet spots of tranquility amidst it all. We might even stop to grab some delicious street food, as well!
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Assi Ghat is the southernmost Ghat in Varanasi, situated at the assemblage of Ganges and Assi rivers. It is believed that Goddess Durga, after killing the asuras, Shumbha-Nishumbha, had thrown her sword at a place, which resulted in the origin of a huge stream, known as Assi River. The area around the ghat has series of small temples with many stories to know.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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