The holiest temple of Lord Shiva is in Varanasi also called Benares. The presiding deity in the temple is Viswanatha. Prayer to him is supposed to grant all wishes.
Ganga tharanga ramaneeya jada kalapam,
Gowri niranthara vibhooshitha vama bhagam,
Narayana priya managa mathapaharam,
Varanaasi pura puthim bhaje viswa natham.
Salutations to the lord of universe,
Who is the chief of the city of Benares?
Whose tuft is adorned?
By waves of river Ganga,
Who always keeps his consort?
In the left side of his body,
Who is dear to Lord Narayana?
And who destroyed the pride of the God of love.
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Translated By P.R.Ramachander
Ganga tharanga ramaneeya jada kalapam,
Gowri niranthara vibhooshitha vama bhagam,
Narayana priya managa mathapaharam,
Varanaasi pura puthim bhaje viswa natham.
Salutations to the lord of universe,
Who is the chief of the city of Benares?
Whose tuft is adorned?
By waves of river Ganga,
Who always keeps his consort?
In the left side of his body,
Who is dear to Lord Narayana?
And who destroyed the pride of the God of love.
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Translated By P.R.Ramachander
