What is the significance of Lolark Shashti?

Lolark Shashti is a festival where devotees, especially childless couples, come to seek blessings for fertility by taking a dip in the holy waters.

How do devotees participate in the festival?

Devotees take a dip in the kund, leave their clothes and a fruit or vegetable, and vow not to eat that particular item again.

Lolark Kund

Uttar Pradesh

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Near Tulsi Ghat, Bhadaini, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Lolark Kund, also known as the 'House Of Trembling Sun,' is one of the oldest sacred sites in Varanasi. It is a rectangular water tank, 15 meters in height, located near Tulsi Ghat. The kund is renowned for its wavering image of the Sun God, Suryadev, in its waters. It is a significant site for worship, especially during the Lolark Shashti festival, where devotees, particularly childless couples, come to seek blessings for fertility.

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Open & Close Time

Open 24 hours

Type of Sthal

Kund

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Best time to visit

The best time to visit is during the festival of Lolark Shashti in September or during the monsoon season.

Special Note:

Be respectful of local customs and traditions.
Follow the ritual of leaving clothes and a fruit or vegetable if participating in the festival.

Destinations near Lolark Kund

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Varanasi

How to Reach Lolark Kund

Transportation

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Reach by Air

The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi.

Reach by Train

The nearest railway station is Varanasi Junction.

Reach by Road

Auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws are available for local travel.

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Accessibility Information

Lolark Kund is accessible via auto-rickshaws or rickshaws to Assi Road, and then through the lanes or ghats near Tulsi Ghat. However, there are no specific facilities mentioned for visitors with disabilities.

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