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1. Assi Ghat Varanasi's Assi Ghat, also known as "Saimbeda Tirtha," is the city's southernmost Ghat. Assi Ghat, which is located at the confluence of the Ganga and Assi rivers, is described in various ancient Hindu scriptures.
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2. Dasaswamedh Ghat One of Varanasi's busiest Ghat’s, Dasaswamedh Ghat literally translates to "ten horses sacrificed."
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3. Manikarnika Ghat One of Varanasi's oldest and most revered Ghats, Manikarnika Ghat, serves as the city's main location for cremations.
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4. Scindia Ghat There are numerous stories and legends that govern Scindia Ghat's location. According to Hindu legend, Agni, the God of Fire, was born on this ghat.
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5. Ganga Mahal Ghat In 1830, the Maharaja of Banaras built the opulent palace that would become known as "Ganga Mahal" on the banks of the Ganges River.
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6. Chet Singh Ghat Varanasi was ruled by the Narayan family until the 20th century A.D. In 1830, the Maharaja of Banaras built the opulent palace that would become known as "Ganga Mahal" on the banks of the Ganges River.
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7. Rewa Ghat Rewa Ghat has a wealth of historical context. The Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Punjab's royal priest constructed this ghat in Varanasi.
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8. Darbhanga Ghat Between Chousatthi Ghat and Babua Pandey Ghat, two more well-known ghats in Varanasi, this ghat serves as the primary location for a number of Hindu religious ceremonies linked to cremation.
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9. Man Mandir Ghat The magnificent Man Mandir Palace, which Maharaja Man Singh of Amer built in 1600, is where Man Mandir Ghat gets its name.
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