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Dashashwamedh Ghat, one of the most prominent ghats of Varanasi, is closely tied to the city’s mythology and devotion. Its name comes from the Sanskrit words dasha (ten) and ashwamedha (horse sacrifice). According to tradition, Lord Brahma performed ten such…
The Ramnagar Fort lies on the eastern bank of the Ganga River, opposite Tulsi Ghat in Varanasi. It was built in 1750 by Kashi Naresh Maharaja Balwant Singh, who established it as the royal seat of the rulers of Banaras. Constructed primarily from creamy Chunar sandstone, the…
Tulsi Ghat, located on the southern stretch of the Ganga in Varanasi, is named after the 16th-century saint-poet Goswami Tulsidas. He lived here while composing the revered Ramcharitmanas and the Hanuman Chalisa. Originally called Lolark Ghat, it was renamed in…
Bhadaini Ghat, located on Varanasi’s southern riverfront near Tulsi Ghat, is a lesser-known yet culturally significant landmark. Its name comes from the adjacent locality of Bhadaini, historically referenced since the early 1900s. Traditions differ on whether it was named after the…
Located just north of Chet Singh Ghat, Mahanirvani Ghat holds a significant place in India’s ascetic traditions. It derives its name from the Mahanirvani Akhara, one of the oldest and most respected Shaivite orders, known for its austere way of…
Chet Singh Ghat, situated on the southern stretch of the Ganga in Varanasi, is a site that carries both architectural charm and historical weight. It is named after Raja Chet Singh, the local ruler of Banaras in the late 18th…
Narad Ghat in Varanasi is one of the city’s many historic riverfronts, named after the celestial sage Narada. It is closely associated with a unique local belief: couples are advised not to bathe here together. The reason lies in a…
The name Jantar Mantar derives from the Sanskrit Yantra Mantra, meaning “instruments and formulas.” It refers to a set of observatories built in the 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur for the precise study of celestial…
Brij Rama Palace, perched above Darbhanga Ghat, is one of the oldest and most treasured riverfront landmarks of Varanasi. Originally constructed in 1812 by Shridhara Narayana Munshi, a minister to the Nagpur estate, the sandstone palace is a magnificent example…