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10 Best Tourist Places in Varanasi

1. Kashi Vishwanath Temple – One of the oldest temples in India

Located about 5.3 km from Varanasi, the Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the holiest and oldest temples in the country. This glorious temple invites devotees of the Hindu deity Lord Shiva.

2. Assi Ghat – To seek spirituality

This is another popular destination on the list of tourist destinations in Varanasi that you must visit. This beautiful ghat (river bank) offers you a peaceful experience if you’re looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. 

3. Chunar Fort – A popular historical attraction

This is a popular attraction for history lovers. Located about 32 km from Varanasi, the Chunar Fort has played an important role in shaping the country’s history.

4. Dasaswamedh Ghat – The most exciting and vibrant ghat

If you’re travelling to Varanasi to experience divine bliss, then a visit to Dasaswamedh Ghat has to be on your itinerary. Here, you can witness spectacular Aartis conducted all along the river Ganga. Experience the magic at sunset when the entire ghat is illuminated with earthen lamps to begin the holy rituals.

5. Ramnagar Fort & Museum – A spectacular historical monument

Varanasi has a lot of historical and holy tourist places that make it a popular destination to visit in India.

6. Alamgir Mosque – An exquisite shrine

It's an important Mosque for the Muslim Community. 

7. Godowlia Market – An exciting shopping experience

You must make a trip to the favourite Godowlia Market, a popular stop for shopaholics.

8. Man Mandir Observatory – For science enthusiasts

If you’re visiting the Man Mandir Ghat, then a visit to the Man Mandir observatory is a must.
 
9. The Banaras Silk Emporium – A shopping paradise for silk lovers

Varanasi is known throughout the country for producing Banarasi saris and fine silk.

10. Dhamek Stupa – The popular historical ruins

Hinduism has a place in Varanasi for sure, but so does Buddhism.

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Сегодня почитаем не художественное произведение, а размышления Владимира Набокова о чтении книг в рамках его лекций по русской литературе. Текст сложный, полный поэтических сравнений, но очень красивый и насыщенный. Попробуйте почувствовать его красоту. 

Слова, которые объясняю в эпизоде: не сто́ит - не надо, не нужно - do not, not worth; глота́ть - движением мускулов горла проталкивать что-либо через пищевод - to swallow, take, gulp; за́лпом - (разг.) сразу, без передышки - in one gulp; сна́добье - лекарство, лекарственное средство - potion; желу́док - stomach; принима́ть / принять - (о лекарстве) выпить, проглотить - to take; ме́лкая до́за - small dose; раздроби́ть - что-то целое разбить на много мелких частей - to crush down; раскроши́ть - что-то большое разделить на много мелких частей - to crumble; размоло́ть - измельчить, растереть в порошок - to grind; сла́достный - или сладкий - sweet; благоуха́ние - аромат, приятный запах - fragrance, aroma, perfume; глубина́ - depth; ладо́нь - palm, hand; разгрыза́ть - to crack; наслажде́ние - высшая степень удовольствия - pleasure, delight, enjoyment; перека́тывать - to roll over; оцени́ть по досто́инству - to appreciate it; ре́дкостный арома́т - очень редкий приятный запах - rare aroma / fragrance; размельче́нный - crushed; воеди́но - в одно место, в одно целое - together; созна́ние - consciousness, sense, feeling; обрести́ - найти, получить - to find, retrieve; подмеша́ть - мешая, прибавить что-то - to mix in; чу́точку - чуть, очень мало - a little, a bit, touch.

На сегодня это всё. Спасибо всем, кто слушает мой подкаст! Ставьте лайки и пишите в комментариях, какое новое слово или выражение вам понравилось. И помните, что чтение по-русски углубляет ваши знания языка! Хороших вам книг, друзья!

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Отрывок из лекций по русской литературе В. Набоков

*** This audio is about the happiest and unhappiest countries in the world
**Hope you enjoy listening to it 
*Feel free to send me a message if you have any questions

 خبرهای کوتاه جهان به فارسی   / Short World news in Persian

کشورهای شاد /  The happiest countries

Tafadhali sikiliza hadithi ya leo ambayo inazungumzia hakimu asiye na busara. Hadithi hii ni tamu sana. 😄 Furahia! Itakusaidia ujifunze kuzungumza Kiswahili na itakuburudisha pia.

Please listen to the story of an unwise judge. This story is very interesting. 😄 Enjoy! It will help you learn how to speak Swahili and also entertain you.

Fun Swahili Stories 😃

Hadithi ya hakimu asiye na busara - The story of an unwise judge

Halo semua! Selamat pagi, siang, sore dan malam! Bagaimana akhir minggu kalian? 

Hari Sabtu, Saya punya rencana bertemu sama teman saya. Tapi tiba-tiba dia bilang mungkin dia masuk angin. Di Bahasa Inggris, “masuk angin” adalah “catch a cold”, dan di Bahasa Jepang adalah 風邪を引く. Jadi, Saya pergi sendiri ke toko buku dan cuci mata.
Saya tahu teman saya ini adalah orang yang angin-anginan. “Orang yang angin-anginan” adalah orang yang tidak konsisten dengan perasaannya. Di Bahasa Inggris artinya “moody person”, di Bahasa Jepang artinya “気分屋”. Contohnya, Hari ini teman kamu bilang “ok”, besok dia bilang “tidak ok”. Hari ini dia bilang “suka”, besok dia bilang “tidak suka”. Kalian punya teman yang angin-anginan? Ok, sampai di sini ya. Hari ini kita belajar ekspresi dengan kata “angin”. Menarik kan! Selamat beraktivitas ya! 


Akhir minggu

Angin-anginan

Ne yapiyorsun ve naber - What are you doing and whatsapp? - questions and answers (sorular ve cevaplar)

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Ne yapiyorsun

Approaches to Learning

Transcript: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/19cicbT2oLtRYp_viG8miN71H_g0iuyBL/view?usp=drivesdk

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Approaches to Learning [with transcript for study]

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