Dashashwamedh Ghat

Name: Dashashwamedh Ghat
Rating: 4.6

Varanasi Uttar Pradesh

#10 Among Things To Do in Varanasi

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Label : Top Attraction

Tags : Waterfront

Time Required : 1 to 2 hours

Timings : The Ganga Aarti usually begins at around 6:45 PM (varies with seasons).

Best Viewing : Opt for a boat ride to witness the aarti from the river for a panoramic view.

Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi Overview

Dashashwamedh Ghat, on the Ganges River in Varanasi, holds religious and cultural significance and is best known for its daily Ganga Aarti held every evening, where priests conduct rituals with brass lamps and hymns.

Dashashwamedh Ghat serves as a pilgrimage site where devotees take ritualistic dips in the Ganges to cleanse themselves. The ghat's steps are adorned with numerous shrines, creating a sacred atmosphere. Visitors can engage in boat rides on the Ganges, offering a unique perspective of Dashashwamedh Ghat and the city of Varanasi. The ghat's proximity to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple adds to its religious aura, creating a significant spiritual hub in Varanasi.

1. Ganga Aarti

Ganga Aarti is an important ritual held on a grand scale every morning and evening on the banks of the holy Ganges. The priests perform the Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat. The entire Ghat gets illuminate (Read More)d with a divine light that can be felt strongly. The magnificent ritual involves huge brass lamps lit with oil and the priests chant the holy mantras that reverberate in the entire location.