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  2. Dashashwamedh Ghat - Wikipedia

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    Dashashwamedh Ghat is a main ghat in Varanasi located on the Ganges River in Uttar Pradesh.It is located close to Vishwanath Temple.There are two Hindu legends associated with the ghat: according to one, Brahma created it to welcome Shiva, and in another, Brahma performed 10 Ashwamegha Yajna, Dasa-Ashwamedha yajna.

  3. Dev Deepavali (Varanasi) - Wikipedia

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    The aarti is performed by 21 young Brahmin priests and 24 young women. [8] The rituals involve chanting hymns, rhythmic drum beating, conch shell blowing, and brazier burning. [9] Boat rides (in boats of all sizes) along the riverfront in the evening are popular among tourists, when all the ghats are lit with lamps and aarti is being performed. [5]

  4. Ghats in Varanasi - Wikipedia

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    Ganges Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi. Dashashwamedh Ghat is located close to the Vishwanath Temple and is the most popular ghat. [7] According to legend, Brahma performed ten Ashwamedha sacrifices here. [5] Every evening an aarti is performed at this ghat in dedication to Shiva, the goddess Ganga, Surya, Agni, as well as the whole ...

  5. Gandhi Ghat - Wikipedia

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    Ganga Vihar is a River Cruise ship with restaurant on-board also known as the floating restaurant. It runs Sunset Cruise and Leisure Cruise/Corporate Cruise with boarding for tourists from the ghat. [3] Another vessel MV Kautilya was added in 2016 which is a cruise boat for tourist rides on river Ganges from Gandhi Ghat.

  6. MV Ganga Vilas - Wikipedia

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    MV Ganga Vilas is the world's longest Motor Vessel (MV) river cruise. [1] [2] it was flagged off by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, on 13 January 2023 via video conferencing, [3] where the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Yogi Adityanath, the Chief Minister of Assam, Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma, and the Union Minister of Port Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal were ...

  7. Assi Ghat - Wikipedia

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    Assi Ghat is the southernmost ghat in Varanasi. [1] To most visitors to Varanasi, it is known for being a place where long-term foreign students, researchers, and tourists live. [ 2 ] The ghat hosts Subah-e-Banaras, a cultural and spiritual event, in the mornings.

  8. Ganga Dussehra - Wikipedia

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    Ganga Dussehra, also known as Gangavataran, is a Hindu festival celebrating the avatarana (descent) of the Ganges. It is believed by Hindus that the holy river Ganges descended from heaven to earth on this day. [1] Ganga Dussehra takes place on Dashami (10th day) of the waxing moon (Shukla Paksha) of the Hindu calendar month Jyeshtha. The ...

  9. List of tourist attractions in Varanasi - Wikipedia

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    Varanasi is one of the most prominent tourist places in India. The city attracts millions of domestic and international tourists. [1] The temples across the city attract pilgrims. The ghats and the Buddhist site Sarnath attract tourists from abroad. Varanasi is one of the oldest cities in the world, which makes it rich with cultural heritage. [2]