Varanasi, February 27: Varanasi, one of the oldest living cities in the world, also known as Banaras or Kashi, is a major pilgrimage site for Hindus. Nestled on the banks of the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, this sacred and historic city is often referred to as the city of Shiva.
Banaras is renowned for its iconic Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the grand, traditional Ganga Aarti performed at dawn and dusk. The city is a hub of knowledge, spirituality, music, culture, and art, famous worldwide for its ghats, sarees, and paan.
As a significant center of Sanatan culture, Banaras is home to thousands of temples, including the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. It is said that every alley in Banaras houses a temple, earning it the title “City of Temples.”
Among these temples is the Someshwar Mahadev Temple, located in the heart of Kashi. This ancient and sacred Shiva temple, nearly 1,000 years old, is now on the brink of losing its existence. The temple has fallen into a state of disrepair, with access routes becoming dangerous and dilapidated. The structure is so precarious that its roof could collapse at any moment.
Historically, the Someshwar Mahadev Temple was a beacon of Sanatan Dharma, attracting devotees from afar for meditation and worship. The temple features a white marble Shivling with a statue of Nandi positioned in front. Additionally, it houses a rare depiction of Hanuman, with Lord Rama and Lakshmana seated on his shoulders.
References to the Someshwar Mahadev Temple can be found in the Skanda Purana. However, this ancient and historic heritage of Sanatanis now appears to be deteriorating with the passage of time.
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