Dashashwamedh Ghat

दशाश्वमेध घाट
ghat in Varanasi
#1 in Varanasi / #291 in India
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by Ninara
/ CC BY 2.0

Dashashwamedh Ghat is one of the oldest and most significant ghats located on the Ganges River in Varanasi, India. This vibrant and bustling ghat is renowned for its evening Ganga Aarti ceremony, a spiritual ritual involving hymns, fire, and dance to honor the river goddess Ganga. According to legend, the ghat was created by Lord Brahma to welcome Lord Shiva. It attracts thousands of pilgrims and tourists who come to witness the mesmerizing rituals, take holy dips, and experience the spiritual atmosphere.


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