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Varahi Ghat in Varanasi is named after Goddess Varahi, one of the Sapta Matrikas or seven mother goddesses in Hindu tradition, often depicted with the face of a boar. The ghat derives its identity from the Sri Varahi Devi Temple…
Adi Keshav Ghat is believed to be the place where Lord Vishnu first stepped into Kashi. Located on the northern edge of Varanasi, where the river Varuna meets the Ganga, the name Adi Keshava means “First Vishnu.” Keshava, literally “the…
Panchaganga Ghat in Varanasi holds a unique place among the city’s revered riverfronts. Its name derives from the belief that five holy rivers—Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati, Kirana, and Dhutapapa—once converged here, sanctifying it as a spiritual confluence even though only the Ganga flows physically through Varanasi…
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…