Varanasi Ghats

Varanasi is one of the ancient cities of India. It is the oldest living cities in the world. It is widely famous for its religious significance, temples, culture, history, and Banaras ghats. Many of travellers come to Varanasi especially to visit the Banaras ghats at holy river Ganga to observe the ancient culture and tradition of India. There are about 81 ghats in Varanasi for different purposes. Some are bathing ghats and some are dedicated to deities. Some of important Banaras ghats are Assi, Tulsi, Daswamedh, Manikarnika, Panch Ganga, etc. A walk across the ghats leaves an everlasting experience on the visitors' mind.

Daswamedh Ghat : It perhaps the most famous Banaras ghat in Varanasi. It is one of the most important busiest ghats in Varanasi. According to Hindu faith, it is the ghat where Lord Brahma (the creator of the world) sacrificed ten horses (Das Medh). That’s why the ghat is called Daswamedh Ghat. This ghat is also popular Hindu pilgrimage site. Here one can see the temple of Hindu goddess Shitla. Visitors can also enjoy boat ride from this holy ghats. You should not miss evening aarti at Daswamedh ghat.

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Assi Ghat : It is situated at the southernmost part of Varanasi City where river Assi meets the holy river Ganga. The ghat is on the way to Manikarnika Ghat. It is a clay-baked ghat and known for religious significance. There is a huge lingam under a Pipal Tree. The lingam is called Asisangameshvara or the "Lord of the Confluence of the Assi". According to Hindu Faiths, it is believed that, it is necessary for pilgrims to bathe at this ghat before worshiping the lingam.

Manikarnika Ghat : Manikarnika Ghat is basically a cremation ghat. There is also a temple of Manikarnika Devi. There is also a small shrine of Goa Vishnu. This ghat is also called Jalasi Ghat.

Tulsi Ghat : According to Hindus, this is the sacred ghat where Tulsi Das, (16th century poet) spend many years to compose the holy epic Ram Charit Manas. There is a temple on this ghat dedicated to Lord Ram.

Panch Ganga Ghat: As the name suggest, this ghat is the place where five rivers are considered to meet. Alamgir Mosque is located at this ghat. The mosque was built by Aurangzeb.

Man Mandir Ghat : Man Mandir Ghat is renowned for its splendid observatory built in 18th century, which is outfitted with a number of elaborate widow casings. This ghat was built by Maharaja of Jaipur. It is popular among pilgrims as they offer homage to the Lord of Moon, Someshvara, at this holy ghat.

Lalita Ghat : This holy ghat is located to the north side of Manikarnika Ghat. It is known for Ganga Keshava Temple located on this sacred Banaras ghat. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. There is also a Nepali Temple built in wood. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.