Saturday 2 April 2016

Historical Ghat In Varanasi(Kashi)


Varanashi Ghat,Uttar Pradesh
Varanasi (Kashi)
Varanasi is symbolized by its Ghats.Ghats in Varanasi are riverfront steps leading to the banks of the River Ganges.There are as many as 81 Ghats in Varanasi for different purposes.The Ganga Ghats at Varanasi are full of pilgrims who flock to the place to take a dip in the holy Ganges, which is believed to absolve one from all sins.

For thousands of years people have been thronging these Ghats to offer their morning prayers to the rising sun. Some of the prominent and popular Ghats at Varanasi are the Dasaswamedh Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, Harischandra Ghat, Kabir Ghat and Assi Ghat.

This Varanasi ghat guide will point you in the right direction of some of the must-see ones, from south to north.These are famous ghats in Varanasi :-

1.  Assi Ghat
2.  Rajendra Prasad Ghat
3.  Prayaga Ghat
4.  Dasaswamedh Ghat
5.  Man Mandir Ghat
6.  Kedar Ghat
8.  Manikarnika Ghat
9.  Munshi Ghat
10. Tulsi Ghat