Ghats of Varanasi
Located in Uttar Pradesh,Varanasi is popular across the country for being a holy place for the Hindus and for its sacred bathing Ghats by the side of the river Ganges. The innumerable ghats that dot the sacred place of Varanasi are also sometimes referred to as the ceremonial stairs all of whom are seen lined up on the western bank of the Ganges. Few of the Ghats are as old as hundred years scattered all over the city with more that 25,000 temples.
Dasaswamedha Ghat in Varanasi
Boat Ride on the Ghats of Varanasi Out of a total of nearly 52 Ghats, few being newly created many are several decades old. The Dasaswamedha Ghats is among the prominent ones in Varanasi and is seen busy with visitors pilgrims, and peoples who come for ablution and last rites of their near and dear ones. It is also mentioned in relics as the ghats of ten sacrificed horses and history relates to the incidence that it was here where Lord Brahma made sacrifices for the return of Lord Shiva from his banishment. The view of the Ganges from the steps with peoples and Sadhus with orange coloured loins and clothes on their body loitering around is a sight that bedezel's the eyes.
Other Important Ghats are Man Mandir Ghats primarily built in the 18th century by Maharaja of Jaipur and preserves an important lingum of the Lord of the Moon , the Asi Ghats,the southern most situated at the confluence of the river Ganges and a bath there is considered holy prior to worship. The Lalita Ghat is where the temple of Lord Vishnu is situated and created in the topical kathmandu style.
Boat Ride at Varanashi Ghats
On the glittering waters of the Ghats visitors can have the pleasure of a ravishing boat ride on its many Ghats. Some of the best Ghats that gives the visitors a chance to move around on the small boats on the Ganges are the ghats of Barnasangam, Panchganga, Dattatreya, Kedar, Scindia and Harishchandra Ghats besides the other major ghats.
Devotees and visitors who come for a sacred tour to Varanasi never forget to avail the opportunity of having a boat encounter in the Ganges. It is advisable to take a boat tour in the early hours by the time when the Sun rises or before the setting of the Sun. From the middle of the Ganges at a far of distance the Ghats of Varanasi looks crowded and noisy and all colourful. The temple bells rings to far off distances. The small boats are a special interest for the young ones who crave to touch the cool waters from the boats and play with each other by sprinkling the water on to each others face.
Luxury Boat Ride
Luxury Boat Ride at Varanasi GhatsSeeing the number of visitors interested for a good boat ride on the Ganges from the Ghats several hoteliers had come up with innovative ways. The Taj Ganges offers luxury large boat Ride to the visitors which is like a magical spell casted on the eyes while moving around the banks and to the inner parts of the Ganges. It gives a shutter bug's delight floating in the holy Ganges. One can always catch glimpse of the other small and large boats floating on the river giving the pleasure ride to some other visitors to the city of Temples.
After the boat ride some of the visitors and pilgrims even pray at dawn waist deep in the waters to have the blessings of the Sun God. Foreign visitors to the sacred place are seen with their handy cams trying to catch footage of each and every special incident that they can see and think of. The golden coloured Ganges gives a wonderful sight to see from a distance and any moving things upon it is equally astounding.