Rana Mahal Ghat

Rana Mahal Ghat was reconstructed in 17th century by the ruler of Udaipur (Rana Jagat Singh). The palace is excellent example of Rajasthani architecture.

Darbhanga Ghat

Darbhanga Ghat which is located south of Dasaswamedh Ghat next to Rana Mahal Ghat. This imposing palace with its towers and turrets was built in the early 1900s by the royal family of Bihar. One of the highlights of this palace is the very early lift that was operated by hand, now said to be out of operation. Darbhanga Ghat has a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. There is also a building nearby that is used for performing religious rituals.

Munshi Ghat

The ghat was built by Sridhara Narayana Munshi a finance minister in the State of Darabhanga in 1912. After his death in 1924 this portion ghat named in his honour.

Ahilyabai Ghat

At the place of an old site of Kevelyagiri Ghat, in c. 1778 queen Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore made this a pucca ghat. For the first time name of a person was added after the ghat. She was also responsible for re-building the Visvesvara temle, as exists at present, in 1777.

Dasaswamedh Ghat

Dasaswamedh Ghat is one of the most important Ghats of Varanasi. Dasaswamedh literally means the Ghat (river front) of ten sacrificed horses. According to legends ten horses were sacrificed by Lord Brahma to allow Lord Shiva to return from a period of banishment. In spite of the fact that Dasaswamedh is one of the oldest Ghats of Varanasi, dating back to many thousand years, the Ghat has remained unspoilt and clean. 

Dasaswamedh provides a beautiful and colorful riverfront view. A large number of Sadhus can be seen performing religious rites on this Ghat. Devotees must not miss the opportunity of visiting the Dasaswamedh Ghat in the evening when after Aarti, thousands of earthen lamps are immersed in the waters of the holy Ganges and the floating lamps give a divine look to the river at dusk.

Top View

Varanasi is one of the oldest city in earth...the pic was taken from the roof of the Astronomical Centre which is situated just beside the Maha Mrityunjaya Temple.Varanasi is one of the oldest cities in the world.The city is rich in its culture,tradition.