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Sita Samahit Sthal Sitamarhi Bhadohi
This temple is situated on the banks of the Ganges, 11 km from Jangiganj Bazaar, situated between Allahabad and Varanasi. It is believed that at this place Mother Sita had merged herself into the earth. There is a 108 feet high statue of Hanumanji here, which has the distinction of being the world's largest statue of Hanumanji. With the immense efforts of Swami Jitendrananda Ji and the help of Shri Prakash Narayan Punj, this place has emerged as a tourist destination.
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Chandrashekhar Azad Park
The Allahabad Public Library was founded by the Government of North-Western Frontier Provinces. The present institution, the Rajkeeya (Government) Public Library is housed in the Thornhill-Mayne Memorial building. It was erectedin the memory of C.B. Thornhill and F.O. Mayne, as a testament of their enduring friendship and ascription to the values of scholarship.
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Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Kashi Vishwanath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. It is located in Vishwanath Gali, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. The temple is a Hindu pilgrimage site and is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines. The presiding deity is known by the names Vishwanath and Vishweshwara (IAST: Visvanatha and Visvesvara), meaning Lord of the Universe.
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Akbar Fort, Prayagraj
Allahabad Fort is renowned for its grand architecture and strategic layout. The fort covers an extensive area and is surrounded by massive walls that enclose a blend of palatial buildings, courtyards, and temples. One of the most remarkable features is the Ashoka Pillar, which dates back to 232 BC and was relocated here from Kaushambi. The pillar, inscribed with edicts by Emperor Ashoka, stands as a symbol of India's ancient history and enduring legacy. Another notable structure within the fort is the Saraswati Koop, believed to be the source of the mythical Saraswati River.
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Manikarnika Ghat
The Manikarnika shrine is an important place of worship for Shaktism sect of Hinduism. It is near to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. The mythology of Daksha yaga and Sati's self immolation is the mythology behind the origin of Shakti Peethas. The etymology of the place is due to this mythology. It is believed that Sati Devi's Ear Rings has fallen here. Manikarna in Sanskrit means Ear Rings.
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