A well-known place of pilgrimage in the Varanasi area. This is where Aghor, the great sage, attained siddhi. P. 60″]

Agnīśvaratīrtha (Agnishwaratirtha) is the name of a shrine of pilgrimage in the holy land of Vārāṇasī (Varanasi). 

A holy place of pilgrimage that falls within the ambit of Vārāṇasīkṣetra (Varanasikshetra). One who visits this place attains divine salvation. It may have been so that Atri’s wife Anasūyā (Anasuya), at some point of time, might have been engaged in the worship of Śiva-Mahādeva (Shiva-Mahadeva). Hence, Mahādeva here is worshipped under the appellation of […]

Andhakeśvaratīrtha (Andhakeswaratirtha) is a tīrtha (tirtha; site of pilgrimage) in Vārāṇasīkṣetra (Varanasikshetra) Andhaka established a liṅga (linga, the symbol of God Siva) in this place.

Aruṇīśatīrtha(Arunisatirtha) is a sacred site of pilgrimage in Vārāṇasī (Varanasi). Aruṇi (Aruni) achieved siddhi in this place.

A Śivaliṇga(Sivalinga) of great eminence, located in Vārāṇasīkṣetra (Varanasikshetra; the site of Varanasi).      

Aśvapādatīrtha (Aswapadatirtha) is a sacred site of pilgrimage located in Vārāṇasīkṣetra (Varanasikshetra). A visit to this site yields the fruits of eternal virtue.

Atrīśvaratīrtha (Atrishwaratirtha) is a shrine of pilgrimage in the holy land of Vārāṇasī (Varanasi). The great sage Atri consecrated a liṅga (linga) here. 

A place of pilgrimage located in Himālaya (Himalaya; the Himalayas).  This holy place is also famous as a shrine suitable for performing the funeral rites of the manes. Performing last rites of one’s ancestors and giving away things in charity at this holy site earns one great puṇya (punya).  There is also a shrine called Aṭṭahāsa in […]

Avadhūta (Avadhuta) is a site of pilgrimage located in Vārāṇasī (Varanasi). The Paśupatīśvara (Pasupatiswara; one name of God Siva) liṅga (linga) is situated towards the west of this site.

Ayogasiddhi is a Śaivatīrtha (Saivatirtha; a site of pilgrimage sacred to God Siva), located in Vārāṇasī (Varanasi), is known as a holy site and it yields all the fruits of siddhi (spiritual achievements) — ayogasiddhināmānaṃ sarvasiddhi-pradāyakam.

Oṁkāreśvaratīrtha (Omkareswaratirtha) is a famous tīrtha (tirtha; site of pilgrimage) belonging to Vārāṇasīkṣetra (Varanasikshetra).

Ṛṇamocanatīrtha (Rinamochanatirtha) is one upa-tīrtha (upa-tirtha; a pilgrimage site of lesser importance) located in Āmalakagrāma (Amalakagrama; the village called Amalaka).

A famous place of pilgrimage in the area of Varāṇasī (Varanasi). All the sins are purged when one visits this place.  

Upamanyu is a site of pilgrimage situated in Vārāṇasī (Varanasi).  

Upamanyu is a site of pilgrimage located in Vārāṇasī (Varanasi).

Upamanyutīrtha (Upamanyutirtha) is a site of pilgrimage situated in Vārāṇasī (Varanasi).

Upamanyutīrtha (Upamanyutirtha) is a site of pilgrimage located in Vārāṇasī (Varanasi).

Upaśāṇtaśivatīrtha (Upasantasivatirtha) was a famous place of pilgrimage in Vārāṇasī (Varanasi).

Ūrvaśīliṇgatīrtha (Urvasilingatirtha) is a famous site of pilgrimage located in Vārāṇasīkṣetra (Varanasikshetra).

Urvaśīśvaratīrtha (Urvasiswaratirtha) is a famous site of pilgrimage located in Vārāṇasī (Varanasi).