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Varanasi is a universal heritage city and not just for urban Indian or foreign tourists. [1] Its architectural heritage is the frame of a natural Sun Temple, that rises on the banks of Ganges in the form of an amphitheater, where the Ghats form the platforms, the water the altar and the sun is the epiphany of God.
It is derived from Sanskrit, "ghaṭṭa" (Sanskrit: गट्टः).It means an embankment or a landing place. [2]Ghat, a term used in the Indian subcontinent, depending on the context could either refer to a range of stepped-hill such as Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats; or the series of steps leading down to a body of water or wharf, such bathing or cremation place along the banks of a ...
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Location of Ganga Mahal Ghat in Varanasi district Ganga Mahal Ghat ( Hindi : गंगा महल घाट) is one of the main ghats on the Ganges River in Varanasi , India. Constructed in 1830 CE by the Narayan dynasty , the ghat is north of Assi Ghat and was originally constructed as an extension to Assi Ghat.
English: Tulsidas Home view from the Ganga River near Hanuman Ghat, Varanasi where Ramacharitra Manas and Hanuman Chalisa were Written. A small temple with Tulsidas Padukas also exists at this site. A small temple with Tulsidas Padukas also exists at this site.
English: Ganga Dwar (गंगा द्वार), Gateway of corridor that connects the ghats of Ganges with Kashi Vishwanath Temple. The Gateway was built in 2019-2021 as a part of Kashi Vishwanath Corridor Project to resolve overcrowding around the area.
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Ahilya Ghat by the Ganges, Varanasi, named after Ahilya Bai Holkar, (ruled 1767-1795) also known as the Philosopher Queen, the a Holkar dynasty Queen of the Malwa kingdom, India. Date: 30 March 2009, 20:49:41: Source: originally posted to Flickr as Ganges and Ghats - Varanasi: Author: Ken Wieland: Permission (Reusing this file)