Aerial view of the ghats and River Ganges, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. performing their ritu
Aerial view of the ghats and River Ganges, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. performing their rituals on the steps of the Dasaswamedha Ghat, which is believed to be the place where Lord Brahma sacrificed ten horses at this Ghat so that Lord Shiva would return from his self-imposed banishment after the death of his beloved wife – Sati. Other Ghats covered in the morning boat ride include Man Mandir Ghat that was built by Maharaja of Jaipur in the 18th century and sports the Moon God Shrine; and the Assi Ghat, where a holy dip is believed to purify one’s mind, body and soul to perform true worship. The pleasure boat on River Ganges also takes you on an unforgettable trip to Barnasangam, Panchganga, Dattatreya, Kedar, Scindia and Harishchandra Ghats that all look almost alike with the colorful pictures and holy bells of temples tinkling in the background.
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