Ghats

Lalita Ghat Varanasi

History Lalita ghat was built by the late King of the Nepal in the northern region of the Varanasi at the bank of the River Gange. A wooden temple of the Keshav with the image of the Pashupateshwar (sign of the Lord Shiva) has also built here at the Lalita ghat in the typical Kathmandu …

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Scindia Ghat

History Scindia Ghat is also famous as the Shinde Ghat in the Kashi. There is a temple of the Lord Shiva at this ghat which has been somewhat underwater in the Gange River because of the heavy weight and old construction of the ghat which is around 150 years ago.

Manikarnika Ghat

History and Legend Manikarnika Ghat is associated with the two legends. It is believed that the Lord Vishnu dug a pit using his Chakra and at the same time the Lord Shiva was watching Lord Vishnu, the earring (“manikarnika”) had fell into the pit created by the Lord Vishnu. According to the second legend, the …

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Assi Ghat Varanasi

Assi Ghat History According to the ancient history, it is said that the Goddess Durga (consort of the Lord Shiva) had thrown her sword in the river (called Assi River) after killing the demon Shumbha-Nishumbha. That’s why the place has been named as Assi Ghat as it is located at the union of the River …

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