Varanasi is famous as a city of Temples. There are about 2000 Temples in Varanasi and almost every road crossing has one. These are famous temples and Ganga Ghat form the basis of daily local prayers and other rituals. There are many important temples, built at different times throughout the history of Varanasi.
Varanasi is the most acclaimed pilgrim place in Hindu religion. Devotees from all parts of India, as well as the world, visit the temples of Varanasi. Most of the important Temples in Varanasi are located along the banks of the holy river Ganga. The most important temple on the Ganga Riverbank is Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Other important Temples are Sankat Mochan Temple, Vishwanath Temple, Durga Temple, Annapurna Temple, and Kaal Bhairav Temple.