Varanasi aka Banaras or Kashi is one of the most unique cities in the world. There are many temples in this ancient city, but not like the Ratneshwar Mahadev Temple. Ratneshwar Temple near Manikarnika Ghat is also called Kashikarvat. It means a temple in Kashi, which leans(karvat) to one side.
Story Behind Kashikarvat
The story behind its tilted nature is quite interesting. It is believed that this temple was built by a servant of Raja Man Singh for his mother Ratna Bai. Once the temple was built, the man proudly declared that he had paid the debt to his mother.
As soon as these words were spoken by him, the temple started titling backwards (northwest) to show that debt to one’s mother can never be paid. The Sanctum Sanctorum of this shrine remains under Ganga water for most of the year.
Highest Tilt Than Italian Tower
According to reports, this temple has a higher tilt than Italy’s famous leaning tower of Pisa built in 1173. The leaning tower of Pisa leans at 4 degrees, which is less than the titling angle of Ratneshwar Mahadev Temple which is 9 degrees.
The Lost Temple
This leaning temple of Varanasi has been lost in anonymity in India. It is generally below the water mud of the year, except for a few months during summer.
The Most Viewed Location
The Ratneshwar temple is one of the most photographed locations in Varanasi. You can find its pictures easily on any social media with a simple search. Located at the Manikarnika Ghat this temple is gradually gaining the attention it deserves.
Written By: Bhargav Deka
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