In this ancient city of pilgrimage, the bathing ghats are main attraction. People flock here in large numbers every day to take bath and worship in the temples built beside the river bank. The centuries old tradition to offer 'puja' to the rising Sun is still maintained. There are over 100 ghats in Varanasi that line the western bank of the River Ganges.
There are 61 ghats listed here.
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Asi Ghat
Assi Ghat an important ghat of Varanasi traditionally constitutes the southern end of conventional city. Numerous References about this ghat are found in early literature Particulalry in matsypurana, again purana, kurma purana, padma purana and kashi khanda. According to a belief goddess Durga after slaining demon Shum
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Kedar ghat
Kedar Ghat built by the Maharaja of Vijayanagar in the South is named after Shiva, who dwells in the middle of the spacious temple.This ghat is shrine popular with Bengalis and south Indians. A little below is the Gauri (Parvati) kund whose waters have healing properties.
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Chausathi (64) ghat
Chausathi (64) ghat has a shrine dedicated to Chausath Yoginis, the multiple manifestations of the female force Durga.It is also called Chaumsathi Ghat more...
Chausathi (64) ghat has a shrine dedicated to Chausath Yoginis, the multiple manifestations of the female force Durga.It is also called Chaumsathi Ghat more...
Dashashwamedha ghat
The name of Dasaswamedh Ghat indicates that Brahma Sacrificed (medh) 10 (das) horses (aswa)here. Conveniently central it's one of the most important and busiest Ghats and therefore is a good place to linger and soak up the atmosphere. Not its status and the shrine of Sitala, more...
Man Mandir ghat
Manmandir ghat was built in 1600 but was poorly restored in the 19th century. Man Mandir Ghat has an Observatory built by Raja Sawai Jai Singh in 1710, the founder of the city of Jaipur. The observatory is made up of stone instruments and is very small compared to the ones in Jaipur or Delhi. more...
Mir Ghat
Mir Ghat has a shrine to Vaishalakshi, the Wide-Eyed Goddess, which is one of the holy Shakti Peetha. Here is also an famous site Dharma Kupa, the Well of Dharma. more...
Mir Ghat has a shrine to Vaishalakshi, the Wide-Eyed Goddess, which is one of the holy Shakti Peetha. Here is also an famous site Dharma Kupa, the Well of Dharma. more...
Panchganga Ghat
On the northern end of Prabhu ghat a palatial building and a ghat was constructed by King of Panchakola (Bengal) in the later half of 19th cent. A.D. A series of thin stairs from ghat lead to palatial building where two temples are situated. Ghat is pucca but the place is of lesser importance.Panchganga Ghat more...
On the northern end of Prabhu ghat a palatial building and a ghat was constructed by King of Panchakola (Bengal) in the later half of 19th cent. A.D. A series of thin stairs from ghat lead to palatial building where two temples are situated. Ghat is pucca but the place is of lesser importance.Panchganga Ghat more...
Scindhia Ghat
The Scindhia Ghat was built in such grand style that parts of it collapsed and went under the river. There is a partially submerged Siva temple. Agni, the god of fire, is said to have been born near this ghat. more...
The Scindhia Ghat was built in such grand style that parts of it collapsed and went under the river. There is a partially submerged Siva temple. Agni, the god of fire, is said to have been born near this ghat. more...
Adi Keshava ghat The important Raj Ghat (also called Adi Keshava Ghat) is the northern most ghat. Located here is the Adi Keshava Vishnu Temple, which is located where the Varuna River flows into the Ganges. This is the original site of the city, where Vishnu is believed to have landed as an emissary of lormore...
Harishchandra ghat Harishchandra ghat, one of the two important cremation grounds in Varanasi. Named after the king Harishchandra, it is considered the most sacred cremation ground. It is one of the oldest ghats in city. Dead bodies are brought here for cremation. Bodies are brought from thousands of kilometresmore...
Tulsi ghat
It is named affter the great poet Tulsi (1547-1622 A.D.) who wrote Ramcharitmanas. Earlier it was know as Lolark ghat as evident in Gaharwa Danpatra and Girvanapadamanjari (17cent.A.D.). Letter in 1941 Baldeo Das Birala Made this Ghat pucca. This Ghat is associated With a number of important activities such as bath of more...
It is named affter the great poet Tulsi (1547-1622 A.D.) who wrote Ramcharitmanas. Earlier it was know as Lolark ghat as evident in Gaharwa Danpatra and Girvanapadamanjari (17cent.A.D.). Letter in 1941 Baldeo Das Birala Made this Ghat pucca. This Ghat is associated With a number of important activities such as bath of more...
Ravi Ghat
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Prahlad Ghat
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Naya Ghat
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Telia Ghat
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Gola Ghat
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Lal Ghat
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Durga Ghat
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Ram Ghat
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Bhaunsla Ghat
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Manikarnika Ghat
Manikarnika Ghat, one of the oldest and most sacred in Varanasi. Manikarnika is main burning ghat and one of most auspicious places that a Hindu can be cremated. Bodies are handled by outcasts known as doms, and they are carried through alleyways of old city to the holy Ganges on
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Shitla Ghat
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Rana Mahal Ghat
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Pande Ghat
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Raja Ghat
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Narad Ghat
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Someswara Ghat
At Someswara Ghat there is a temple of the moon, and every kind of disease is supposed to be healed here
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At Someswara Ghat there is a temple of the moon, and every kind of disease is supposed to be healed here
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Lali Ghat
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Shivala Ghat
It has been important ghat in early times. In mid nineteenth cent. It was separated into some small Ghat. At present one witnesses a colossal building constructed by Nepal King Sanjay Vikram Shah (19th cent ,A Shiva Temple and one Brahmendra Math established by Kashiraj. There is no significant cultural activities here. Only some of pilgrims and l
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It has been important ghat in early times. In mid nineteenth cent. It was separated into some small Ghat. At present one witnesses a colossal building constructed by Nepal King Sanjay Vikram Shah (19th cent ,A Shiva Temple and one Brahmendra Math established by Kashiraj. There is no significant cultural activities here. Only some of pilgrims and l
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Panchkot Ghat On the northern end of Prabhu ghat a palatial building and a ghat was constructed by King of Panchakola (Bengal) in the later half of 19th cent. A.D. A series of thin stairs from ghat lead to palatial building where two temples are situated. Ghat is pucca but the place is of lesser importance
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Jain Ghat Before 1931 Jain ghat was the part of Vaccharaja ghat. Later Jain community made a pucca ghat and named it as Jain ghat. On the southern end Jain communities take bath and perform their regular activities, but on the northern end Mallaha (boatman) families are living giving it a different look.
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Bachraj Ghat The Bachraj Ghat is a Jain and there are three riverbank Jain Temples. Many of ghats are owned by Maharajas or other princely rulers, such as the very fine Shivala Ghat owned by the maharaja of Varanasi.
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Janaki Ghat In 1870 A.D. Maharani Kunwar of Sursand(Bihar) made this Ghat. Earlier it was know as "Nagamber ghat". After picca Constructions it is know as Janaki ghat. It has a little Religious important but people bath since it is safe and Clean.
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Prabhu GhatThis Ghat was made in the early part of 20th cent by Nirmal Kumar of Bangal. Most of boatmen families are living here. Normally washermen washes clothes here. Ghat has very little social cultural significance
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Nagamber ghatSee Janaki Ghat
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Lalita GhatLalita Ghat, where there is located the Nepali Temple dedicated to Pashupateswara Siva, which is a Nepali-type wooden temple with interesting sculptures. Also here is a Vishnu temple dedicated to Ganga Keshava.
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Vaccharaja Ghat
It is made pucca by a ‘merchant named Vaccharaja during later half of 18th cent. It is believed that seventh Jain Firthankar of Suparshvanatha was born nearby. At present most of Jain families live here. Upgoing stairs from Ganga river bank to street have three niches consist of Siva, Ganesh and beautiful ganga i
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It is made pucca by a ‘merchant named Vaccharaja during later half of 18th cent. It is believed that seventh Jain Firthankar of Suparshvanatha was born nearby. At present most of Jain families live here. Upgoing stairs from Ganga river bank to street have three niches consist of Siva, Ganesh and beautiful ganga i
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Dattatreya Ghat
Dattatreya Ghat bears the footprint of Brahmin saint of that name in a small temple nearby.
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Dattatreya Ghat bears the footprint of Brahmin saint of that name in a small temple nearby.
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Rama and Laksman Ghat
At Rama and Laksman Ghat there is a Rama and Laksman Temple. The king of Jaipur built it.
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At Rama and Laksman Ghat there is a Rama and Laksman Temple. The king of Jaipur built it.
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Trilochan Ghat There is located the Siva temple of Tri (“three”) Lochana (“eye”), who has three eyes. Also in this temple is Varanasi Devi, the city-goddess of Varanasi.The Trilochan Ghat has two turrets merging from the river, and was water between them is especially holy.
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Raj GhatSee Adi Keshava Ghat
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Mansarovar GhatMansarowar Ghat was built by Raja Man Singh of Amber and named after the Tibetan lake at the foot of Mt. Kailash, Shiva\'s Himalayan home.
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Dandi GhatThe Dandi Ghat is the ghat of ascetics known as Dandi Panths. The spartan Hanuman ghat is used by wrestlers and body builders for whom Bajrangbali (Hanuman) is the patron God. Saint Vallabhacharya lived here.
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Hanuman Ghat
At Hanuman Ghat there is a temple dedicated to Hanuman. Hanuman Ghat is where Vallabha Acarya, who was a Vaishnava saint who spread the glories of Sri Krishna, is said to have been born in the 16th century.
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At Hanuman Ghat there is a temple dedicated to Hanuman. Hanuman Ghat is where Vallabha Acarya, who was a Vaishnava saint who spread the glories of Sri Krishna, is said to have been born in the 16th century.
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Ahalya Bai GhatAhalya Bai Ghat is named after the Maratha queen of Indore.
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Jalasayin GhatBodies are cremated here.
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Lala Misra Ghat
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Karnataka GhatThe Karnataka Ghat just south of Harishchandra Ghat is also a burning ghat.
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Ganga Mahal GhatGanga Mahal Ghat is named after a palation building of ex. Maharaja of Banaras to wards the northern end of Asi ghat. Infact Ghat has a little cultural significance except the Beautiful carvings depiction the Rajput and local architectural grandeur of 16th cent. A.D. However the palace was built in the first half of 20th
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Rewan GhatRewan Ghat is an extended part of Assi Ghat and its building was constructed by Lala Mishir, royal purohit of King Ranjit Singh of Punjab. It was know as Lala Mishir Ghat. But in 1879 it was purchased by Maharaja Rewan. To save from Currents of Ganga, Ghat has pucca stairs and both the corners of stairs have ‘Ast pahal’
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Bhandini Ghat The earliest reference of this Ghat is given by Greves(1909). It has a huge pumping set of waterworks which supply water to whole city. This ghat has standing wall constructed by brick and stone. Bathing or religious activities are not performed here.
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Mata Anandami GhatEarlier it was know as ‘lmalia Ghat’ in 1944 Mata Anandamai purchased this area from British. She made this ghat pucca in addition to run a Ashrama. This Ashrama is involved in performing a number of religious activities here
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Nishad GhatEarlier it was a part of Prabhu Ghat till first half 20th cent. Now a large number of boatmen with their small boat & nets can be seen hear. Ghat has one Nishad raj Temple which in fact was constructed by boatmen families only a few year back
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Cheta Singh GhatIt is a historical fortified ghat. The place has witnessed a fierce battle between the troops of Warren Hastings and Chet Singh in 1781. A.d/ The fort and ghat has been taken from British by Maharaja Prabhu Narayan Singh in the later half of 19th cent. Originally this Ghat was know at ‘Khirki Ghat; Now it has fou
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Niranjani Ghat
This Ghat belongs Naga Saints who established ‘Niranjani Akhara’ in 1897. Originally it was a part of Cheta Singh Ghat. Now there are four temples consisting of paduka (footprints) of Niranjani Maharaj Durga Gauri Shankar and ganga images. The people do not take bath here owing to lesser religions importance. The ghatabhere rejoined in 1948 by st
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This Ghat belongs Naga Saints who established ‘Niranjani Akhara’ in 1897. Originally it was a part of Cheta Singh Ghat. Now there are four temples consisting of paduka (footprints) of Niranjani Maharaj Durga Gauri Shankar and ganga images. The people do not take bath here owing to lesser religions importance. The ghatabhere rejoined in 1948 by st
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Mahanirvani GhatIt is situated on north end of Nirvani Ghat. It is named after Mahanirvani sect of Naga Saints . the famous Akhara is situated here. It has four small Shiva Temple made by Nepal’s Maharaja. It is legendary that Acharya Kapil Muni of Sankhya philosophy fame lived here during 7th cent.A.D. Near Mahanirvani Akhara M
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Gularia GhatThis Ghat was named after a huge Gular tree which is not here at present. It was constructed Pucca by Laloo Ji Agrawal. This Ghat has a very little significance Debries of old houses are scattered On top of stairs
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Prachina Hanuman GhatBoth of the hanuman ghat are made pucca by mahant Hariharanath in c.1825. This Ghat had affinity with a great bhakti saint Valabha (C.E.1479-1531), who laid the philosophical Foundations for a great resurgence of Krishna bhakti (Eck 1882: 223). His birth day is celebrated Here on 11th dark-half of aisakha (April-May). The
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Babua Panday Ghat
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