Introduction
Apart from a plethora of ghats and temples, there are lots of places to visit in Varanasi in 2 days You can take a boat ride to view all the ghats, go temple hopping, shop for Banarasi silk clothing and sample the local street food among other things to do in Varanasi
What is the main ghat in Varanasi?
Dashashwamedh Ghat
Dashashwamedh Ghat is the most famous ghat in Varanasi on the banks of sacred river Ganga in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India People take bath here and widely visited by pilgrims It is not far from Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Which is the oldest ghat of Kashi?
The Manikarnika Ghat is one of the oldest ghats in Varanasi It is mentioned in a Gupta inscription of 5th century It is revered in Hindu religion
Which ghat is famous for aarti?
Dashashwamedh ghat
The aarti takes place daily at PM post sundown in summer and PM in winters for about 45 minutes The venue is Dashashwamedh ghat, one of the holiest of all ghats in Varanasi
Why are there so many ghats in Varanasi?
The ghats date back to the 14th century but most were rebuilt, along with Varanasi, in the 18th century by Maratha rulers They are either privately owned or have special significance in Hindu mythology, and are primarily used for bathing and Hindu religious rituals
Which ghat is most beautiful in Varanasi?
Dashashwamedh Ghat is located close to the Vishwanath Temple and is the most popular ghat
Which ghat is best for Ganga aarti?
Dashashwamedh Ghat
Ganga aarti
Idol of “Ganga Maata” (Goddess Ganges) at Dashashwamedh Ghat
Why is Manikarnika Ghat famous?
According to Hindu mythology, Manikarnika Ghat is believed to be the place where the either the earring or eye of Sati fell down when Lord Shiva was carrying her to the Himalaya
Why is Assi Ghat famous?
Assi Ghat is the southernmost ghat in Varanasi To most visitors to Varanasi, it is known for being a place where long-term foreign students, researchers, and tourists live With hosting Subah-e-Banaras in the morning, assi ghat provides a spectacular notion of river Ganga
Why is Assi Ghat called so?
Why and how did Assi Ghat get its name? According to a mythological tale in Hinduism, Goddess Durga, after killing the demons Shumbha-Nishumbha, threw her sword The place where the sword landed, resulted in the emergence of a river which was then called Assi
Conclusion
assi
Varuna ghat is the first ghat of Kashi and assi being the last ghat The best part about this place is the elaichi tea which you get in the local tea shops and the namkeens along with that I would say this ghat is famous for tea shops