Dashashwamedh Ghat, Sacred riverfront steps in Varanasi, India.
The stone steps at Dashashwamedh Ghat extend along the western bank of the Ganges River, connecting the water to the urban center of Varanasi.
Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao constructed the current structure in 1748, followed by renovations from Queen Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore in 1774.
The nightly Ganga Aarti ceremony brings together hundreds of people as priests perform rituals with fire lamps and incense at the water's edge.
The ghat remains open all day, with the evening ceremony starting at 7:00 PM in summer and 6:00 PM in winter, lasting approximately 45 minutes.
According to Hindu tradition, this location marks the spot where Brahma performed a sacrifice of ten horses, giving the ghat its name Dashashwamedh.
Location: Varanasi
GPS coordinates: 25.30717,83.01034
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:58
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