Bindu Sagar Tank

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Snabba fakta: Thousands of pilgrims gather here each year believing the tank's waters can wash away sins, a tradition tied to a single drop of holy nectar said to have fallen here. The tank covers nearly 2 acres and is surrounded by over a hundred small shrines and temples lining its sandstone banks.

Höjdpunkter: Local legend says a single drop of the nectar of immortality fell here during a cosmic churning of the ocean, giving this tank its name and its supposed power to purify. Watch priests perform aartis at sunset when the flickering oil lamps reflect off the dark water, surrounded by chanting that echoes off the ancient temple walls.

Insidertips

• Remove your shoes before approaching the tank steps, as this is an active religious site.
• Visit on a Monday morning to see the largest crowds of devotees performing rituals.
• The best photos come from the northeast corner where you can frame the tank against the skyline of surrounding temple spires.
• Skip midday visits when the stone steps get scorching hot and crowds thin out.

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