Ghats of Varanasi
According to the Hindu mythology and belief, Banaras is the centre of the universe. It is one of the oldest cities of the world. The renowned American writer, Mark Twain once said -"Banaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together". Banaras, also known as Kashi – the city of light, is situated along the west bank of the Ganges (River Ganga). Banaras is a place where smoke from pyres and the sound of the temple bells conjoin to create an enchanting aura of religious passion.
The mesmerizing glow of sunlight in the river water by a Ghat leaves you serenely desensitized. The crowd of saints in orange and white, the loud hum of the religious entreaty and devotees performing different rituals, embody the culture and religious sanctity of India. According to the folklore, the city was established by Lord Shiva and is celebrated since the fifth century. The city is visited every
year by multitudes of foreign tourists that gather at the river banks for obliteration ritual of washing off the sins.The beautiful temples of Banaras are further complimented by the Ghats on the waters of Ganges. The 4 km stretch covering all the Ghats are best seen early morning. The best way to approach the Ghats is by Dashashwamedha Ghat, where boats are available on hire. A boat traverse to the close by Manikarnika Ghat divulges Hindu cremation rites, where covered bodies and funeral pyres are lined up with marigold flowers decorating the holy waters below. There are numerous temples on the bank of the Ganga River in Varanasi. It is believed that people are cleansed physically, mentally and spiritually at Ganga Ghats. It is at the Ganga Ghats where we see life and death together. For thousands of years people have been thronging these Ghats to offer their morning prayers to the rising sun. There are more than 100 Ghats along side Ganga in Varanasi.
Some of the prominent Ghats are Daswamedh Ghat, Assi Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, Tulsi Ghat, Panch Ganga Ghat, Man Mandir Ghat, Lalita Ghat, and Harishchandra Ghat. With daily flights to important cities like Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, Varanasi is well connected and accessible by air. A well-connected railway system connects Varanasi to major cities of India like Delhi, Kolkata, Patna, and Mumbai. Varanasi has good network of roads connecting it to all the important places like Patna, Agra, Allahabad, Kanpur, Bhopal, and Lucknow. An India tour to the pristine and pious land of Banaras is a rejuvenating experience on the whole. India tour operators offer luxury tour packages that include five star accommodations in this 3000 year old city.
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