The southernmost ghat of Varanasi

Assi Ghat is renowned for being the place where students, foreigners, and researchers reside. It’s the southernmost ghat of Varanasi, and is the meeting point of rivers Ganga and Assi. They are large and popular spot for entertainment and boat rides. It has been featured in a couple of novels and Bollywood films.

Situated to the north and an extension of Assi Ghats is the Ganga Mahal Ghat, named after a palace built near it. In 1830, the Narayan dynasty constructed a palace on the ghats and was named Ganga Mahal. Educational institutions use the palace now. Many of the ghats are known for the architecture of the palaces and other buildings next to them.

How to get Moksha

Varanasi, also referred to as Kashi or Banaras, is the holiest city in India. Situated on the banks of the Ganges, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi is the spiritual centre of the country. Millions of Indians come to this city to wash their sins away in Ganga, attain forgiveness, and be closer to obtaining moksha.

Moksha is Nirvana, freedom from the cycle of death and life. It is believed that the souls of the people who die here, or are cremated here, attain moksha. The Varanasi Ghats are especially beautiful, and also the centre of most spiritual activities and energy.

Banarasi saris.....

Varanasi is famous for its silk weaving industry, with fine silks and Banarasi saris being legendary. Every woman in India covets a Banarasi saris, which are mostly worn in weddings and special occasions. While in Varanasi, you can also visit Sarnath, 13 km away from Varanasi, a major Buddhist pilgrimage site. Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha is said to have given his first discourse after attaining enlightenment.

Some beautiful place in Varanasi

Of the 15 most notable mosques in Varanasi.  The most significant ones are the Gyanvapi mosque, Abdul Razzaq, Chaukhamba, and the Alamgir Mosque. Most of the mosques are constructed on the remains of Hindu temples, which were destroyed during the reign of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. The Gyanvapi mosque is a Jama Masjid, built in 1664 CE, and its entrance is partially modelled on the Taj Mahal. The name of the mosque comes from the Gyan Vapi well, located within the mosque, meaning “well of knowledge”.

Other notable places to see in Varanasi are the Ramnagar Fort, the Bharat Kala Bhawan, Ashoka Pillar, Aghor Peeth, and the Central University for Tibetan Studies. Varanasi is renowned for its traditional music culture, and educational history, home to numerous eminent figures in history.

Other Places to Visit in Varanasi

Varanasi is one of the oldest continuously lived in cities in the world, and home to thousands of temples. The most most important and significant one is the Kashi Vishvanath Temple. Dedicated to Lord Shiv, this temple is the site of one of the twelve jyotirlings, and, according to Hinduism, one of the seven sacred sites of India. The Durga Temple, constructed in honour of Goddess Durga, is another famous temple in Varanasi. It is built in the Nagara architectural style, and is painted with red ochre, a colour associated with Durga. The temple is popular for its celebrations of Nag Panchami.

Ghats of Varanasi/ Banaras Ghat

Varanasi is home to many famous temples and mosques, but its the Ghats of Varanasi that draw thousands of tourists each year. Ghats are long, stone steps that gently sink into the river. The ghats are almost 100 in number, and are used for various purposes, like bathing, cremations, swimming, prayers, boating, etc. The ghats were constructed during the reign of the Maratha dynasty, around the 18th century. Some of them are more famous and popular than most.

Dashashwamedh Ghat

Dashashwamedh Ghat

Dashashwamedh Ghat is the one of the oldest and most busiest ghats. It stays lively with flower sellers, masseurs, boat rides, marketplace, and people coming and going. This is where the famous Ganga aarti (worship ceremony) happens each evening, and is good place to sit, relax, and watch all the activity.

Dharmeshwar Temple

Famous Dharmeshwar Temple

Those person who take bath in Dharma Koop and perform pooja of Dharmeshwar are cleaned of all sins. Yam Raj agreed to do as he was directed by Lord Shiva. (Kashi Khand, Chapter 78)