Manikarnik Kund

The most famous kund in Varanasi is the Manikarnik Kund, located in the southern part of the city near the burning ghats. It is said that this kund is the most sacred of all the kunds in Varanasi and is said to have been created by the god Vishnu himself. The Manikarnik Kund is said to be the place where Vishnu's consort, the goddess Laxmi, was born. The kund is also said to be the place where Shiva's earrings fell when he was in a fight with Vishnu. The Manikarnik Kund is said to be the place where the Ganges River originates and is said to be the most sacred place in Varanasi. The kund is said to be the place where the ashes of the dead are cremated and is said to be the most sacred place for the Hindus. The kund is said to be the place where the Ganges River is at its purest and is said to be the most sacred place for the Hindus.