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Tulsi Manas Temple : This temple is a modern structure in marble is dedicated
to Lord Rama. The temple is located on the site where Tulsidas lived and composed
his Ram Charit Manas.
The Sankar Mochan Temple : This temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and is
very popular with the local citizens. New Vishwanath Temple : This is located in
the campus of the Benares Hindu University.
Bharatmata Temple : It is an unusual shrine for it is dedicated to Mother
India and has a large relief map of India and carved in marble within.
Other places of interest in Varnasi include the Alamgir Mosque built by the Emperor
Aurangzeb above the Panchganga Ghat in the 17th century. The great mosque of Aurangzeb
- the Gyanvapi Mosque is a magnificent structure with all minarets.
Today the Benares Hindu University is perhaps the largest residential university
in Asia with 32 area of study. The university is noted for its studies in Sanskrit
and in Indian culture, including art and music and attracts students from India
and abroad.
Shopping
Varanasi is a noted centre for silk weaving and brassware. Fine silks and brocaded
fabrics, exquisite saris, brassware, jewellery, woodcraft, carpets, wall hangings,
lamp shades and masks of Hindu and Buddhist deities are some of Varnasi's shopping
attractions. The main shopping areas include the Chowk, Godaulia, Vishwanath Lane,
Lahurabir, Thatheri Bazar etc.
Museums
The Bharat Kala Bhawan Museum on the campus of the Benares Hindu University is noted
for its splendid collections of sculpture and terracotta from places like Mathura,
Sarnath, Khajuraho, miniature paintings and manuscripts.
The Fort Museum at Ramnagar Fort has displays of arms, costumes, palanquins and
royal memorabilia.
The ABC Gallery located near the Tulsi Manas Mandir has an exhibition of contemporary
art.
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