Lolark Kund is one of the oldest sacred sites of Varanasi.

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Pradeep Soman / Alamy Stock Photo

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5000 x 3333 px | 42.3 x 28.2 cm | 16.7 x 11.1 inches | 300dpi

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10 March 2017

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Lolark Kund, Shivala, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005

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Lolark Kund is one of the oldest sacred sites of Varanasi. It is a rectangular tank of 15m height from below the ground level. The word Lolark means 'trembling Sun.' it denotes the wavering image of Lord Surya, the Sun God, in the water of the tank. A flight of steep steps has been built for approaching the tank. Many religious festivals are celebrated here. Thousands of devotees come here during the festival of Lolark Shasthi to worship the Sun God.