Varanasi, also known as Kashi and Banaras, is the spiritual heart of Hinduism. A legend and depth of faith are hidden behind every street, ghat, temple and stream here. But there is a secret that is beyond science and still surprises devotees and researchers – the Ganges flowing in the opposite direction, especially from Manikarnika Ghat to Tulsi Ghat.
Ganga flowing in the opposite direction: What is the secret?
The most sacred river Ganges in India usually flows from north to south or east to east. But a wonderful view is seen in Varanasi – here the Ganges flows north in a particular part, which is called “Northwahini Ganga”.
In particular, the stream of the Ganges seems to flow from the south to the north in the opposite direction from Manikarnika Ghat to Tulsi Ghat. It is very rare from geographical and spiritual terms.
Mythological beliefs: Why is this section special?
Kashi was composed by Shiva himself
It is believed that Kashi was settled by Lord Shiva on his trident. Here death means salvation, so it is said that one who gives up his life in Kashi does not get rebirth.
Special importance of Uttarawahini Ganga
According to the scriptures, the place where the Ganges flows north is very auspicious and salvation. This is because the north direction is considered to be the direction of the gods and the flowing of the Ganges towards the north is a symbol of divinity.
Manikarnika: salvation land
Manikarnika Ghat is called a liberation place. It is said that Lord Vishnu himself meditated here to please Shiva. The Ganges stream here leads the soul towards heaven, so its direction is also symbolically “towards salvation”.
Scientific outlook
From a geographical point of view, this reverse flow is actually due to the winding structure of the river. In Varanasi, the Ganges takes a huge U-shaped turn, which turns the stream of water north in some parts. This is the reason that the flow from Manikarnika to Tulsi Ghat appears in the opposite direction.
Religious importance
Bathing in Northwahini Ganga is considered extremely virtuous.
By performing the last rites at Manikarnika Ghat, the soul gets direct salvation.
Ganga Aarti and bathing from Tulsi Ghat have special significance as it comes in the field of Northwahini flow.
conclusion
The Ganges flowing in the vomiting direction in Varanasi is simultaneously geographical miracle and spiritual sign. While science considers it the result of the structure of the river, faith calls it the path of divine desire and salvation. This is the specialty of Varanasi – here is faith in every secret and a deep secret in every faith.
