JHV Cinemas
JHV Cinemas is one of the most popular and premium multiplexes in Varanasi, located inside the well-known JHV Mall in the Cantonment area. Known for its modern ambiance and high-quality facilities, JHV Cinemas offers a superior movie-watching experience with comfortable seating, advanced digital projection, and excellent sound quality. The cinema screens a wide range of Bollywood, Hollywood, and regional films, catering to audiences of all age groups. With clean surroundings, well-managed staff, and convenient show timings, it is a preferred entertainment destination for families, friends, and movie enthusiasts. The presence of shopping outlets, restaurants, and cafes within the mall further enhances the overall experience, making JHV Cinemas a perfect spot for entertainment and leisure in Varanasi.
Varanashi Cinemas
Varanasi Cinemas is a popular movie theatre in the city, known for offering a comfortable and enjoyable cinematic experience at an affordable price. The theatre features decent seating, good screen clarity, and quality sound, ensuring an immersive movie experience for audiences. It regularly screens the latest Bollywood, Hollywood, and regional films, making it a preferred entertainment spot for movie lovers. Located in an easily accessible area, Varanasi Cinemas provides a friendly atmosphere, helpful staff, and convenient show timings. Whether visiting with family or friends, it is a great place to relax and enjoy entertainment in Varanasi.
Ip Mall & Multiplex, Varanasi,U.P
IP Mall & Multiplex in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, is one of the city’s most popular destinations for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Located in the bustling Sigra area, the mall offers a modern environment with a variety of fashion stores, lifestyle outlets, and branded shops catering to everyday needs and leisure shopping. The multiplex cinema inside the mall provides a great movie-watching experience with comfortable seating, good screen and sound quality, and multiple show options. Along with a range of eateries, cafés, and snack counters, the mall also features gaming and entertainment zones, making it a perfect hangout place for families, friends, and youngsters. With its central location, clean surroundings, and lively atmosphere, IP Mall & Multiplex stands as a favorite leisure and entertainment hub in Varanasi.
Anand Mandir Cinema
Anand Mandir Cinema is one of the well-known and long-standing movie theatres in Varanasi, offering an affordable and enjoyable movie experience for locals and visitors. Known for its nostalgic charm combined with decent seating and a comfortable ambiance, the cinema screens popular Bollywood, Hollywood, and regional films. With good sound quality, clear projection, and convenient show timings, it serves as a reliable entertainment spot in the city. Located in an easily accessible area, Anand Mandir Cinema is a preferred choice for movie lovers looking for a simple, budget-friendly, and lively theatre experience in Varanasi.
Carnival Cinemas PDR
Carnival Cinemas PDR in Varanasi is a popular multiplex known for offering a comfortable and enjoyable movie-watching experience. Located in a convenient and accessible part of the city, it features well-maintained theaters with modern seating, excellent sound quality, and clear digital screens for an immersive cinematic experience. The cinema showcases a wide range of movies including Bollywood, Hollywood, regional films, and family entertainment. With clean surroundings, helpful staff, and good crowd management, it is a preferred entertainment spot for both locals and visitors. Carnival Cinemas also provides facilities such as online booking, snack counters with a variety of refreshments, and a pleasant ambiance, making it a great place to enjoy leisure time in Varanasi.
Nepali Temple
Shri Samrajeswar Pashupatinath Mahadev Mandir, also known as the Nepali Mandir (Hindi: नेपाली मंदिर), Kanthwala Mandir and Mini Khajuraho (Kanthwala in Hindi means wooden), is one of the oldest and most famous temples in the holy city of Varanasi. This temple has great religious importance in Hinduism and is dedicated to the Lord Shiva. Constructed in the 19th century A.D by the King of Nepal, the temple is made of terracotta, stone and wood and is replica of the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu.[1][2][3][4][5] History Rana Bahadur Shah, King of Nepal The King of Nepal, Rana Bahadur Shah took exile in Varanasi from 1800 to 1804 and titled himself as “Swami Nirgunanda”. During his exile, he decided to build a replica of Pashupatinath Temple in Varanasi. Construction of the temple commenced during his exile / stay in Varanasi. During the construction, Shah moved back to Nepal. On 25 April 1806, Rana Bahadur Shah was stabbed to death by his stepbrother, Sher Bahadur Shah. His son Girvan Yuddha completed the project 20 years after the deadline. The land was later transferred to Rana Bahadur Shah by Kashi Naresh in the year 1843. The temple, adjacent area, Lalita Ghat and a dharamshala, belongs to the Nepal government.[1][2][3][4][5]
Manikarnika Ghat
Manikarnika Ghat (Hindi: मणिकर्णिका घाट) is one of the holiest[1] cremation grounds among the sacred riverfronts (ghats), located on the banks of River Ganges, in the city of Varanasi in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. In Hinduism, death is considered a gateway to another life marked by the result of one’s karma. It is believed that a human’s soul attains moksha, and hence breaks the cycle of rebirth when cremated here.[2] The ghat is named after the earrings of Sati, a Hindu goddess, which Hindus believe fell there.[3] The Hindu genealogy registers at Varanasi are kept there.
Shri Satyanarayan Tulsi Manas Mandir, Varanasi
Tulsi Manas Mandir (Hindi: तुलसी मानस मंदिर) is one of the most famous temples in the holy city of Varanasi. This temple has great historical and cultural importance in Hinduism since the ancient Hindu epic Ramcharitmanas was originally written at this place by Hindu poet-saint, reformer and philosopher Goswami Tulsidas in the 16th century (c. 1532–1623).[1][2]
Kaal Bhairav Temple
Kaal Bhairav Mandir (Hindi: काल भैरव मंदिर) is one of the oldest Shiva temples in Varanasi, India. Situated in Bharonath, Vishweshwarganj (Varanasi), this temple has great historical and cultural importance in Hinduism; especially amongst the locals. The temple is dedicated to Bhairava (Kaal Bhairav), a fierce form of Shiva and wears a garland of skulls and carries a club of peacock feathers. The word “Kaal” means both “death” and “time”. Kaal Bhairav also means the one who removes the fear of both death and time. It is believed that even death is afraid of Kaal Bhairav. Housed in the inner sanctum of the temple is a silver faced idol of Kal Bhairav who is seated on his vahana (vehicle), a dog and is holding a trident. Only the face of the icon decorated (with garlands) is visible to the visitors through the doorway. Rest of the icon is covered with a piece of cloth. On the rear door of the temple, there is an icon of Kshetrapal Bhairav, another aspect of Bhairava.[2][3][4]
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: Viśvanātha and Viśveśvara), meaning Lord of the Universe. The original temple, called the Adi Vishveshwar Temple, was demolished by Mohammad of Ghor during his invasion of India. Subsequently, the template was rebuilt by Man Singh I and Todar Mal under the emperor Akbar. According to several historical accounts, the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb ordered the demolition of the Hindu temple in 1669.[1] Subsequently, in 1678, the Gyanvapi Mosque was built on its site,[2] but Hindu pilgrims continued to visit the remnants of the temple.[1] The current structure was constructed on an adjacent site by the Maratha ruler Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore in 1780.[3]