Char Dhams were established by Adi Shankracharya in four directions of India. These Char Dhams includes Badrinath, Dwarka, Puri and Rameswaram. It is believed that by visiting these Dhams and worshipping deities there, devotees can attain salvation. These Dhams are considered highly sacred and one must visit these Char Dhams once in a lifetime.

In Varanasi, replica of these Char Dhams has been established at different locations. It is believed that by worshipping these Dhams present in Varanasi, devotees can attain same benefits as that obtained by worshipping Char Dhams established across India.