Thursday, December 13, 2018

India (Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh) Nov 2018 - Part 2



Most of the Ghats (riverfront steps leading to the banks of Ganges river) in Varanasi were rebuilt after 1700AD when the city was part of Maratha Empire. The 5 key Ghats on the riverfront are:
1) Assi Ghat 
2) Dashshwamedh Ghat
3) Manikarnika Ghat
4) Panchganga Ghat Ghat
5) Adi Keshav Ghat

Manikanika & Harishchandra Ghats are dedicated to the cremation ritual . 

One funny liner contributed by hotel guests in New Delhi


1) Boat tour in Ganges river (17.00>19.00) to watch Hindu funeral pyres & ceremonies in Ghats, Varanasi - 2 hrs Rs200 (Rm11.60) per pax; spectacular views of Ghats  along the Ganges river ! 


3) Cremation in progress in Manikarnika Ghats in Varanasi 


4) Performing cremation ritual in Manikamika & Harishchndra Ghats in Varanasi 


5) Man Manmandir Ghat, Dr Rajendra Prasad Ghat, Sheetla Ghat & Dashshwamedh Ghat


6) Stray walking to various Ghats in Varanasi - Scindia Ghat , Sankatha Ghat, Gangal Maha Ghat, Bhonsale Ghat, Peshwa's Shree Ganesh Mandir (1807), Mehta Ghat, Ram Ghatn Raja Gwalior Ghat




7) Morning walk to Fish Market in Varanasi

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