Assi Ghat, Sacred riverside steps in Varanasi, India
Assi Ghat stands at the meeting point of the Ganges and Assi rivers, marking the southernmost boundary of the sacred city of Varanasi.
The ancient scriptures Padma Purana and Matsya Purana mention this location, where Goddess Durga defeated demons according to Hindu mythology.
Every morning, hundreds of people gather at the ghat to participate in the Subah-e-Banaras ritual, which includes traditional prayers and ceremonies.
The ghat provides wide street access and remains within walking distance from Banaras Hindu University, with numerous food vendors along the riverbank.
A Shiva lingam sits beneath a peepal tree at the ghat, where devotees offer Ganges water after their ceremonial bath.
Location: Varanasi
GPS coordinates: 25.28865,83.00676
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:07
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