Tulsi
Manas Temple has a very historical as well as cultural importance for
not only Varanasi but also for the whole of India. This is precisely
because the place is connected to an event that still rules the Indian
Psyche. The famous Hindu Epic of Ramayana was composed at this very
place. Goswami Tulsi Das was the man who composed Ramayana in Hindi in
the form of "Ram Charit Manas". Prior to that, Ramayana was
only available in Sanskrit and that is why it was out of the reach of
general masses.Ram Charit Manas bestowed Lord Rama as a deity. Before that, he was only considered a King who was unparallel when it came to dignity. Tulsi Das created a god out of him and in coming centuries he started ruling the hearts of Indians irrespective of their religion. The present temple stands on the same spot. The temple might not look impressive but it is the simplicity in which its importance lies. The serene surrounding gives a welcome break from the jostling and madding crowds at Vishwanath Temple. The walls of this temple are splattered with verses from Ram Charit Manas. The sheer simplicity of words in which these complex philosophies have been mould will leave you mesmerized.
