Swami Narayan Temple is a beautiful architectural specimen of present time. It is dedicated to Lord Swami Narayan (Lord Vishnu) of Hinduism.
Location of Swami Narayan Temple Varanasi
Swami Narayan Temple is located on Rabindranath Tagore Road of Varanasi near GhasiTola.
Tradition of Swami Narayan Temple Varanasi
Millions of Hindu devotees visiting Varanasi don’t miss to reach Swami Narayan Temple. Temple has rich cultural traditions of worship. Like many other Lord Vishnu Temples rituals like Sringar, Puja and Darshan on several occasions are followed by priests and devotees.
Uniqueness of Swami Narayan Temple
It is built on the pattern of Akshardham Temple of Gujarat and Delhi. It is especially attractive because of presence of Gujarati people who enrich its traditions through their rituals and worship tradtions.
On several occasions like ancient Hindu Gods Lord Swami Narayan is adorned with Gold, Diamond and Gems jewellery.
Places to visit near Swami Narayan Temple Varanasi
There are many attractive tourist and pilgrimage places near Swami Narayan Temple in Varanasi. To name some we have listed here a few
- Baba Machhodari Nath Temple
- Gaay Ghat
- Kaal Bhairav Temple
- Hanuman Gadi Ghat
- Trilochan Ghat
- Lal Ghat
- Sheetla Ghat
- BundiParkota Ghat and
- Durga Ghat
Market near Swami Narayan Temple
There are many established government Silk Shops in Varanasi near swami Narayan temple.
Mehrotra Silk factory finds special mention. Besides there is most famous market of Varanasi i.e. Godowlia is located a few kilometers away.