The ghats on Banaras' vast Ganga riverside are without a doubt the city's most recognisable and beloved sight. These ghats, which have served as the city's centre for business, culture, and religion for countless years, provide visitors with an unparalleled view of the city. Consider the information that follows as a very high-level summary focusing mostly on the ghats because it would take an eternity to describe everything that can be viewed along the banks of the Ganga. You can easily stroll the length of the ghats without encountering any obstacles, but taking a boat ride on the Ganga to really appreciate the ghats is really an adorable souvenir.

Ahilyabai Ghat is notable for being the first ghat to be named after a person, Queen Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore. The ghat was previously known as Kevalagiri Ghat. Between 1778 and 1785, the ghat was completely renovated under the direction of Queen Ahilyabai. There are a few temples and a residential palace on the ghat.

Location: 8246+C29, Dashashwamedh Ghat Road, Ghats of Varanasi, Bangali Tola, Varanasi

The ghat was previously known as Imalia Ghat. In 1944, Mata Anadamayi purchased this ghat from the British and built an ashram for her followers. The Anadamayee Ashram can still be seen at the top of the ghat. At first glance, it's difficult to believe that another world exists beyond the ghat. And this is true of the majority of the Varanasi Ghats.

Location: 72R4+XQC, Anandmai Ghat Rd Near Nishadraj Mandir, Shivala, Varanasi

Pande Ghat is one of the most colourful ghats ever seen in Varanasi, not because of any bright structures or wall art, but because of the bright clothing that is hung to dry there.
Kavindra Narayan Singh designated this ghat as a pucca in the nineteenth century. Babu Pande, a wealthy Chhapra (Bihar) Brahmin who built a wrestling venue nearby in 1805, inspired the naming of the ghat.

Location: Varanasi

Tulsi Ghat is named after the well-known sixteenth-century Hindu poet Tulsi Das. Tulsi Das is thought to have written the Awadhi translation of the sacred epic poem "Ramcharitamanas" here. Tulsi Ghat, also known as Akhara or the wrestling ground, is a haven of peace and seclusion. Wrestlers can be seen practising at the Tulsi Ghat Akhara in the morning around 7 a.m.

Location: B 2/40, Tulsi ghat, Assi Rd, Varanasi

In 1780, the Maratha King Bhonsle of Nagpur owned Bhonsle Ghat. On this ghat, there is another structure that resembles a gateway. Three important shrines close to this ghat are the Laxminarayan Temple, the Raghurajesvara Temple, and the Yamaditya Temple (dedicated to the Lord of death, Yama).

Location: 8278+5C5, Near Ganga Mahal Gate, Ghats of Varanasi, Ghasi Tola, Varanasi

In Jain Ghat, there are some stunning white Jain temples. The ghat is spectacular at night because it is illuminated with coloured lights. The Vaccharaja ghat was known before Babu Shekhar Chanda built it and gave it the name of the Jain Tirthankara. The seventh Jain Tirthankara, Suparshvanatha, is thought to have been born nearby. You can relax on the Jain Ghat's stairs while looking out at the river. The ghat is less crowded, and you can spend hours there just watching people go by.

Location: Shivala, Varanasi

In 1585, Raja Man Singh of Amber, Jaipur, built the Man Sarovar Ghat. In addition, the King constructed the Mansarovar Kund, a nearby swimming hole. The water in the pool, according to popular belief, is as holy and revered as Tibet's revered Mansarovar Lake. As more structures are constructed, the Kund (pond) has evolved into the Mansarovar Kupa (well). The Kumaraswamy Mutt is located in the upper reaches of the Mansarovar Ghat.

Location: 14/41, Sonarpura Road, Ghats of Varanasi, Bangali Tola, Varanasi

Dashashwamedh Ghat previously included Rajendra Prasad Ghat. Later, the name was changed to honour Dr Rajendra Prasad, India's first president. Rajendra Prasad Ghat, like Dashashwamedh Ghat, has an evening aarti every day. And there is roughly the same number of people at both ghats.

Location: 8256+332, Dashashwamedh Ghat Rd, near Observatory, Man mandir, Ghats of Varanasi, Bangali Tola, Varanasi

Kedar Ghat is another significant ghat in Varanasi, built by Vijayanagar King. On its banks is a vibrantly coloured Dravidian-style temple. South Indian pilgrims flock to Kedar Ghat to visit the Lord Shiva temple. Most pilgrims from the southern part of India can be found at Kedar Ghat and Vijaynagram Ghat. These two ghats are frequently crowded with people performing rituals, praying, and other activities. A nearby swimming hole is the Gauri Kund pool. There was once water there, which was thought to have medicinal properties.

Location: Bangali Tola, Varanasi

Man Mandir Ghat and the magnificent observatory from the eighteenth century built there by the Rajasthani King of Amber under his astrologer's supervision is what makes the ghat famous. The ghat is famous for its beautiful, intricate window carvings. Stop by the Man Mandir Observatory, which is close to the Dashashwamedh Ghat, while you're there.

Location: Near Lalita Ghat, Lahori Tola, Varanasi

A small portion of Nepal is located in the centre of India. As you climb the stairs, you'll notice a two-story red terracotta, stone, and wood pagoda hidden among the other temples that dot Varanasi's skyline. The temple has beautiful wood carvings and a Nepali architectural style. Because the carvings are said to be inspired by Khajuraho sculptures, the location is sometimes referred to as "mini-Khajuraho."

Despite the fact that it is an important Varanasi Ghat, most tourists overlook Panchganga Ghat. The site is thought to be where five rivers meet. According to legend, the three major ancient Indian rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati meet here, along with the symbolic rivulets Dhutapapa (one who cleanses sins) and Kirana (sun's rays). There is a shrine dedicated to the Ganga, one of the five rivers (Pancha). It is also believed that the renowned Sufi Saint of the Middle Ages, Vaidant Ramanand, discovered his teacher here. Tulsi Das is also said to have written the well-known Vinay Patrika at this ghat.

Location: 7/111, Sonarpura Rd, Ghats of Varanasi, Bangali Tola, Varanasi

Gai Ghat is mentioned in a number of 17th-century manuscripts. There is a large cow statue at the ghat, which is also the source of the ghat's name (Gai means cow). This ghat is less crowded and more tranquil.

Location: Ghasi Tola, Varanasi

Ganga Mahal Ghat is named after the palace of a former Maharaja of Banaras, which was built in the early twentieth century and is located at the northern end of Assi Ghat.

Location: Varanasi

This ghat was originally known as Lala Mishir Ghat and was named after the palace built by King Ranjit of Punjab's family priest. It was sold to Maharaja Rivan in 1879, and both the palace and the ghat were renamed Riva. The former palace is now a hostel for Banaras Hindu University music students.

Location: 72R4+3HP, Asi, Near Asi Ghat, Shivala, Varanasi

The massive pumping station here, identifiable by its tall circular water tower, supplies water to the entire city. There are no bathing or spiritual rituals performed here.

Location: Varanasi

The ghat we see today was built in 1870 by Maharani Kunwar of Sursand and was originally known as Nagamber Ghat (in Bihar). Janaki is another name for Ram's wife, Sita.

Location: Bhadaini, Janki ghat, Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya Road, Near Bhadaini Panitanki, Varanasi

Vachcharaj Ghat, named after a Jain banker who helped establish Banaras as a commercial centre, was built in the late 18th century. Today, the majority of the Banaras Jain community lives near this ghat, which is also thought to be the birthplace of Suparshvanath, the seventh Tirthankar of the Jain tradition.

Location: Varanasi

This ghat was originally part of Prabhu Ghat to the north until it was split in the early twentieth century. The Ghat is named after the mythical boatman chief who assisted Ram, Sita, and Lakshman in crossing the Sarayu River in the Ramayana. Today, a large number of fishermen and boatmen with small boats and fishing nets can be seen here, who have adopted Nishadraj as their ancestral deity.

Location: Varanasi

Prabhu Ghat was built in the early twentieth century and is named after Maharaja Prabhu Narayan Singh, who ruled Banaras from 1889 to 1931. Many boatmen families live here, and it is a popular place for washing clothes.

Location: Shivala, Varanasi

Panchkota Ghat was built in the late 1800s by the King of Panchakola (Bengal). A flight of thin stairs from the ghat leads to a palatial building with two temples.

Location: Varanasi

Assi Ghat, the last of the main bathing ghats remaining to have its clay bank, traditionally marks the southernmost point of the old city. Before being divided in the 19th century, the ghat contained what are today known as the Ganga Mahal, Rewan, Tulsi, and Bhadaini ghats. As part of the Panchatirth and Haridwar pilgrimages, it is still one of the most spiritual ghats today. Ancient texts depict Assi as a little river that flowed here into the Ganga, making bathing here extremely auspicious.

Location: Varanasi

A Niranjani Akhara was established here in 1897, originally as part of Chet Singh Ghat.

Location: 72W4+8RQ, Niranjan Ghat Near Shivala Ghat

During the 7th century A.D., Acharya Kapil Muni of Sankhya philosophy lived here, and the town was named after the Mahanirvani sect of Naga Saints. This ghat is thought to be where Lord Buddha bathed, and it is close to Mother Teresa's former home.

Location: Varanasi

The name Shivala translates to "abode of Shiva," and there is a Shiva temple overlooking the ghat. The ghat is dominated by a massive structure built by Nepali King Sanjay Vikram Shah. This area is populated by a large south Indian community that has come to Banaras for business and religious purposes over the last two centuries.

Location: Varanasi

One of the smallest ghats on the Ganga, it is named after a massive Gular tree that once stood there.

Location: Varanasi

This ghat, which was renovated by Lalooji Agarwal, is named after the Dandi ascetics, who are known for carrying a stick in their hand. They even have their own monastery close by.

Location: 72W4+QWF, Hanuman Ghat Rd, Hanumaan Ghat, Bangali Tola, Varanasi

Hanuman Ghat, formally known as Ramesvaram Ghat, is named after the temple built here in the 18th century by the great poet Tulsidas. The ghat is also known for the temple of Ruru, Bhairav's dog form.

Location: Bangali Tola, Varanasi

This Ghat is famous for being the birthplace of saint Vallabha (1479-1531 A.D.), who laid the philosophical groundwork for a great revival of Krishna bhakti. Rama's temple has five Shiva Lingams named after Rama (Ramesvara), his two brothers (Laksmansevara and Bharatsvarar), his wife (Sitesvara), and his monkey-servant (Hanumadisvara).

Location: 72W4+WWQ, Ghat, Near, Shivala Ghat, Bangali Tola, Varanasi

This ghat, formerly known as Amrita Rao Ghat, was built in 1720 by Maratha chief Gajirao Balaji. Between 1780 and 1807, it was gradually rebuilt with stone slabs. The ghat is still managed by the Amritrao Peshwa Annapurna Trust today.

Location: Bangali Tola, Varanasi

Originally known as Kuvai Ghat, Narad Ghat is named after the sage best known for the one-stringed Ektara instrument tucked under his arm, which he is always depicted with. Dattatreya Svami, a monastery chief, built the ghat in 1788.

Location: 8225+V44, Narad Ghat Road, Mansarover Ghat, Bangali Tola, Varanasi

The ghat we see today was built in the early 18th century and was previously known as Nala Ghat. In 1962, followers of Kumarasvami established a monastery here, as well as shrines to Kesemesvara and Ksemaka Gana. Bengali residents now dominate the neighbourhood.

Location: Dashashwamedh Ghat Road, Ghats of Varanasi, Godowlia, Varanasi

According to legend, Lord Brahma performed the Ashwamedh Yagna, which included the slaughter of ten horses. For this reason, the ghat is named Dash, which means ten, and Ashwa, which means horse. Dashashwamedh Ghat is always busy. Hundreds of devotees perform pooja on the ghat every day during day. Under the large umbrellas, pandits and purohits (sophisticated males familiar with holy writings) recite mantras and hymns.
Another event held at Dashashwamedh Ghat is Varanasi's nighttime Arti. The Ganga Arti in Varanasi is a popular tourist attraction, but it is also quite impressive. Throughout this arti, the River Ganga, Lord Shiva, Agni, the fire, and Surya are honoured.

Location: Dashashwamedh Ghat Road, Ghats of Varanasi, Godowlia, Varanasi

It was built in 1790 and is also known as the Buddhist Ghat. It is well-known for the massive pipal tree (ficus religiosa) at the top of the steps, which shelters a plethora of stone nagas. The shrine of Rukmangesvara is nearby, and Naga Kupa (or "Snake Well") is a short distance away. Because of the concentration of washermen near this ghat, the platforms, iron railing, and even the stepped embankments are used for drying clothes.

Location: 8225+72F, Sonarpura -Pandeyhaveli Road, Sonarpura, Pandeyhaveli, Bangali Tola, Varanasi

The ghat, which was renovated in 1890 by the Vijayanagaram State of South India, is overlooked by the Svami Karapatri Asrama and contains shrines to Nilakantha and Nispapesvara.

Location: 72X5+Q2C, Near Kedar Ghat, Sonarpura, Bangali Tola, Varanasi

This small ghat, built-in 1778 by the Raja of Banaras, is dominated by washermen.

Location: Harishchandra Ghat, Bangali Tola, Varanasi

The Juna order of ascetics has a monastery and akhara here, which was built in 1910 by the southern state of Mysore (now Karnataka). There is also a guesthouse run by the Karnataka government that is open to all but is mostly used by visitors from the state.

Location: 72X4+4V8, Karnataka Ghat Road, Hanumaan Ghat, Bangali Tola, Varanasi

This ghat, also known as Ganga Mahala Ghat, was renovated in the late 19th century by Kavindra Narayana Singh and features no less than five temples overlooking the great Ganga.

Location: Varanasi

Sitala Ghat, a northern extension of Dashashwamedh Ghat, was renovated in 1740 by Narayana Diksit and named after the famous Sitala Temple here.

Location: 828C+R4R, Beside Ganga River, near Bundi Parkota Ghat, Varanasi

Sridhar Narayan Munsi, Nagpur's finance minister, built Munsi Ghat in 1912. After his death in 1924, an extended section of Darbhanga Ghat was named in his honour.

Location: 8245+5WQ, Dashashwamedh Ghat Road, Ghats of Varanasi, Bangali Tola, Varanasi

Rana Mahal Ghat was built in 1670 as part of the northern extension to Chausathi Ghat by the king of Udaipur (Rajasthan). The temple of Vakratunda Vinayaka is located at the top of the ghat.

Location: D21/20, Ghats of Varanasi, Bangali Tola, Varanasi

This ghat is named after the temple of 64 goddesses that towers above it and once housed the great Sanskrit scholar Madhusudana Sarsvati (1540-1623). In 1670, the king of Udaipur (Rajasthan) renovated the temple.

Location: 8235+RJR, Ghats of Varanasi, Bangali Tola, Varanasi

The king of Digpatia in Bengal built the stately palace fronting this ghat, now known as Kashi Ashram, in 1830.

Location: Bangali Tola, Varanasi

This is one of the city's two cremation ghats and is occasionally referred to as Adi Manikarnika (the original Manikarnika). It has the name of a legendary king who oversaw the Kashi cremation sites in the past. Despite the opening of an electric crematorium at this location in 1987, the vast majority of cremations still take place on wooden pyres. The guru of religion Narayana Diksit restored the ghat in 1740.

Location: Varanasi

This small ghat was built in the late 18th century under the patronage of Mathura Pandey.

Location: 7/111, Sonarpura Rd, Ghats of Varanasi, Bangali Tola, Varanasi

Prayag Ghat, which divides Dashashwamdh Ghat, represents Allahabad, another holy city located 80 miles west of Banaras at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. It is widely assumed that rituals and sacred baths performed here provide the same religious merit as those performed at Prayaga. In the nineteenth century, the queen of Digpatia state (West Bengal) renovated the ghat.

Location: 8246+M5V, Dashashwamedh Ghat Rd, Ghats of Varanasi, Bangali Tola, Varanasi

This ghat is named after the Tripura Bhairavi Shrine, which contains an image of Tripuresvara's female partner. In the late 18th century, the king of Banaras renovated the ghat.

Location: Ghats of Varanasi, Ghasi Tola, Varanasi

This ghat represents two ancient sites, Jarasandhesvara and Vrdhaditya, which Mira Rustam Ali converted in 1735. He was a well-liked city tax collector who attended many of Banaras' festivals. His name can still be heard in some seasonal folk songs around Holi and Chaiti. Except in Kashi, the Dharmesa temple is associated with the myth of Yama's (Lord of Death) power over the fate of the dead. In 1956, a local Brahmin, Svami Karapatri-Ji, constructed a "new Vishwanath Temple" for the low-caste community.

Location: Varanasi

Phuta means "broken" in Sanskrit and was previously known as Yajnesvara Ghat. I'm not sure why the ghat was given this name. Svami Mahesvarananda renovated the site in the mid-nineteenth century.

Location: Varanasi

Famous for two shrines, one to Vishnu, Ganga Kashev, and the other to Ganga, Bhagirathi Devi. There is also a shrine to Lalita Devi, and it is believed that catching a glimpse of her brings the same reward as circumnavigating the entire world.

Location: Varanasi

The original name of this ghat was Raja Rajesvari Ghat, and it is also known as Umaragiri and Amroha Ghat. Babu Kasheva Deva, a wealthy Banaras merchant, is thought to have built it in the early nineteenth century.

Location: Varanasi

It was formally known as Agisvara Ghat but was renamed after the Ganesha temple here. It was considered an extension to Naya Ghat. Madhorao Pesava renovated the ghat between 1761 and 1772.

Location: 8278+8JC, Near Guleria Kothi Hotel, Ghats of Varanasi, Ghasi Tola, Varanasi

Peshwa Amrit Roa, the Maratha king, dedicated this ghat to Ganesh. Naya means 'new,' and this ghat was one of the city's main docks. This ghat was known as Gularia Ghat on Prinsep's map of 1822. In 1960, some renovations were carried out.

Location: 8278+7G3, Near Guleria Kothi Hotel, Ghats of Varanasi, Ghasi Tola, Varanas

Bhonsale Palace, one of the most beautiful structures in Banaras, was built in the late 18th century by the Maratha rulers of Nagpur. The design of this palace appears to be influenced by the Chet Singh Palace to the south, with two ornate temples dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu on the palace roof. Yamesvara and Yamaditya are two important shrines near the palace.

Location: 8278+5C5, Near Ganga Mahal Gate, Ghats of Varanasi, Ghasi Tola, Varanasi

This is one of the main cremation ghats and the most revered and historic ghat in Varanasi. Manikarnika Ghat, like most well-known Varanasi Ghats, is rife with myths and legends. Some philosophical traditions hold that once Sati gave up her life, her earring landed here. Lord Shiva blessed it to be the holiest of all sites. If a person's final rites are conducted at Manikarnika Ghat in Kashi, their soul will have attained Moksha and be freed from the cycle of life and death. So, you may get a close-up view of death at Manikarnika Ghat. The actual ghat is crowded and a little dirty.

Location: Near Lalita Ghat, Ghats of Varanasi, Lahori Tola, Varanasi

The beautiful palace, the second ghat of the same name in Banaras, contains a temple dedicated to Krishna and Radha and was built in 1865 by queen Tarabai Raje Shinde, a Scindhia ruler from Gwalior. The ghat was built in the early nineteenth century by a Gwalior king and later renovated by Govinda Bali Kiratankara.

Location: Varanasi

Sankata Ghat, originally known as Yameshvara Ghat after the name of a nearby temple, was built in the late 18th century by the king of Baroda (Gujarat). Beniram Pandit's widow, known as "Panditain," and her nephews renovated this ghat and built the Sankata Devi temple in 1825.

Location: 8268+X83, Assi Ghat Rd, near Sindhiya Ghat, Near Assi Ghat, Ghasi Tola, Varanasi

Bajirao Pesava built this ghat and the adjacent palace in 1735. One of Banaras' most photographed temples, the famous leaning Ratneshwar Mahadev Temple, is nearby. Much of this area has been subjected to landslides over the centuries, requiring queen Baijabai of Gwalior to repair and rebuild many of the structures in the 1830s. Dattatreya Ghat, named after the nearby Dattatreyesvara temple, was the ghat's formal name.

Location: 8268+J3M, Ghats of Varanasi, Katesar, Domari

Jalashayi translates as "putting the dead body into water," a ritual performed prior to the corpse being burned on a log pyre. This could imply that the ghat was once used for this purpose, prior to the cremation at the nearby Manikarnika Ghat. The ghat and its associated buildings were built in the mid-nineteenth century.

Location: 8267+5FC, Near Lalita Ghat, Ghats of Varanasi, Lahori Tola, Varanasi

Khirki means "windows," which could refer to a location from which the funeral party and attendants witnessed cremations on Manikarnika Ghat. There are five sati shrines here, as well as a pilgrim rest house built by Baldeo Dasa Birla in 1940.

Location: NH-35, Rajghat, Varanasi

The most famous ghat in Banaras, where cremations have probably been taking place for thousands of years. Inscriptions from the Gupta period make reference to this ghat in the 4th century A.D., making it the first to be renovated in stone.

Location: Near Lalita Ghat, Ghats of Varanasi, Lahori Tola, Varanasi

Mehta Ghat, which was essentially an extension of Naya and Ganesha Ghat, became its own entity in 1962 and is named after the nearby V.S.Mehta hospital.

Location: 8278+HMJ, Gola Gali, Ram Ghat, Ghasi Tola, Varanasi

It is named after the small Ram temple that can be found here, and it is one of the most popular bathing ghats. This ghat is close to the well-known Sanga Veda School.

Location: Domari

Madhorao Pesava constructed Jatara Ghat in 1766 as part of the overall renovation of the ghats along this stretch of the great Ganga.

Location: Varanasi

Built in 1766 by Madhorao Pesava, Jatara and Raja Gwalior Ghat are frequently considered to be one entity because there is no visible architectural division.

Location: 8278+VVP, Ghats of Varanasi, Ghasi Tola, Varanasi

It is one of the cleanest ghats in Varanasi and the fort that Maharaja Chet Singh built here in the 18th century was his primary residence. In 1781, the area saw bloody combat between Warren Hastings' forces and Maharaja Chet Singh's forces. The British won the battle, but it is said that the Maharaja managed to flee the fort before the British took control. Later in the nineteenth century, King Prabhunarayan Singh took control of the fort. Later, the northern section of the fort was taken over by the Naga Sanyasis, a community of ascetics known for their hard lifestyle. They built a shrine and housing there.

Location: 72V4+MRP, in front of Chet Singh fort, Ghats of Varanasi, Shivala, Varanasi

The ghat was built by Bajirao Peshwa in 1735 and later renovated by Lakmana Bala of Gwalior in 1807, resulting in a confusing array of names for this ghat. Above the ghat is a partially collapsed temple that belonged to the Mathara Peshwas but was passed on to the Gwalior Schindia rulers.

Location: K-24/34, Panchganga Ghat

Venimadhava Ghat, widely regarded as the southern end of Panchganga Ghat, gets its name from the temple here, the origins of which may date back to the 10th century. The Bindu Madhava temple was in ruins by 1496 when the Maharaja of Amber rebuilt it in 1585. Aurangzeb demolished the temple and built the Alamgir Mosque on its ruined foundations. Bindu Madhava was re-established not far from the mosque.

Location: Varanasi

Prior to his death in the 1750s, Narayana Diksit, a Pesava guru, purchased land from local resident fishermen and constructed two ghats: Durga and Brahma Ghat. Prior to 1800, Nana Phadanavisa renovated the mansion and built a mansion overlooking the ghat known as Phadanavisa Wada. Nana Phadanavisa, also known as Nana Fadnavis, was once the Prime Minister of Pune and is credited with a number of construction projects, most notably the extensive renovations at Lohagad Fort in the Deccan.

Location: Ghasi Tola, Varanasi

Kasi Matha Sansthana monastery, built at the same time as Durga Ghat to the south, is located at the top of the ghat.

Location: 8289+7HQ, Maidagin Crossing, near Panchganga Ghat, Ghats of Varanasi, VNS, Varanasi

This ghat, originally known as Raja Mandira Ghat, was built in 1580 by the king of Bundi, Raja Surajana Hada. This ghat is now famous for the numerous large-scale murals that have been painted on the ghat walls, which look incredible from a distance.

Location: 8289+FQH, Beside Ganga River, Near Panchganga Ghat, Maidagin, Ghasi Tola, Varanasi

Lal Ghat was built in the early 1800s by a wealthy Banaras merchant and is named after him. Baldeo Das Birla constructed Gopi Givinda Ghat, a small sub-ghat, in 1935. He also built a rest stop for pilgrims here.

Location: K.4/8, Lal ghat, Raj mandir, Ghats of Varanasi, Ghasi Tola, Varanasi

This ghat, which represents the famous site of Hanumangarhi in Ayodhya, Rama's birthplace, is thought to have been founded in the late nineteenth century. Ganga Akhara and a sati stone can be found here.

Location: Varanasi

Balabai of Gwalior renovated this ghat, which was previously known as Mahatha/Matha ghat. The ghat is named after the Badri Narayan temple in the Himalayas.

Location: K-30/67, Ghasi Tola, Ghats of Varanasi, Ghasi Tola, Varanasi

This ghat, named after Trilochan, the three-eyed Shiva, was a popular site for rituals and bathing during the Gahadavala rule in the 12th century. Narayana Dixsit renovated it before 1750, and Nathu Bala of Pune renovated it in 1795. (Maharastra).

Location: 8246+M2V, Dashashwamedh Ghat Rd, Near Dashaswmedh Ghat, Bangali Tola, Varanasi

According to inscriptions, this was the favourite holy site of the Gahadavala kings. It is one of the oldest sites of Lord Vishnu and is referred to as Vedesvara Ghat.

Location: 82HV+G4W, Raaj Ghat, Near Adi Keshav Mandir, Khalispur, Varanasi

Darbhanga Ghat, where the Ganges can be seen from the 18th-century Brijrama Palace, is a well-known Varanasi Ghat. This is one of the first forts built on the riverbank by the Nagpur royal dynasty. The fort was later purchased by Rameshwar Singh Bahadur, Maharaja of Darbhanga, in the twentieth century. The Maharaja of Darbhanga restored the fort and installed the first elevator in South Asia. The palace-turned-hotel provides a luxurious stay in the heart of the crowded ghats. The pink tower is stunning in the early morning light.

Location: 8245+3VW, Near Ahilyabai Ghat

Rani Ghat has no religious significance and is one of Banaras' least visited ghats. Muniya Sahiba, a Lucknow queen, built a grand house on the ghat in 1937, and the area became known as Rani Ghat. The government renovated the ghat in 1988, and it is now slowly gaining popularity.

Location: 82FH+3X9, Ghats of Varanasi, Ghasi Tola, Varanasi

This ghat was named after Prahlad, a character in ancient texts celebrated for his devotion to Vishnu, and references to it can be found in Ghadavala inscriptions dating back to the 12th century. The ghat was once much larger, but it was divided in 1937 when a new Nisada Ghat was built in the centre.&nbsp;

Location: Varanasi

This ghat, which was first documented in the late 18th century, is best known for Hiranyagarbha, an ancient sacred site. The ghat is named after the Teli caste which lived for centuries.

Location: 82CG+6GR, Ghats of Varanasi, Ghasi Tola, Domari

There is also an Akhara of the same name here, which was built in the early twentieth century by local residents of Mahisasura Tirtha, Svaralingesvara, Yajna Varaha, and Sivaduti Devi to the north.

Location: Varanasi

Gola Ghat, named after the large number of granaries that once existed here, was once used as a ferry stop dating back to the 12th century. Its significance declined rapidly following the construction of the Malviya Bridge in 1887.

Location: 829F+QPP, Ghats of Varanasi, Ghasi Tola, Varanasi

Originally known as Phuta Ghat and once a sacred waterfront, this entire area appears to have been abandoned in the 18th century and renamed after renovations. Further renovations were carried out in 1940 by Bihar's Narsingh Jaipala Chainput-Bhabhua.

Location: Varanasi

To explore the ghats, you can take a boat ride. Boats are available from almost all of the major ghats. The boatmen will approach you on their own. You can begin your boat ride at the farthest Assi Ghat and work your way up to whichever one you prefer. There are usually shared motorboats available from the Dashashwamedh Ghat and Assi Ghat that will take you on an hour or two tour. A guide is usually present to explain the significance of the ghats and to tell you stories about them. These boats typically travel a set number of ghats.

Scindhia Ghat is right next to Manikarnika Ghat. The flooded Shiva temple is what distinguishes this location. During the construction of the ghat in 1870, the temple was destroyed. The Scindhia, the ghat's benefactors, are remembered in the ghat's name. There is a dense network of alleyways behind the Scindhia Ghat that houses numerous ancient temples. "Siddha Kshetra," or the Land of Fulfillment, is the name of the location.

Location: Dattatreya math, Sindhia ghat, Varanasi

Varanasi's 85 Ghats: An Unrivaled Display of Culture and Religion

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