Varanasi’s 84 Ghats by Boat | Spiritual Journey on the Ganga River 🚤🙏

Experience the divine charm of Varanasi’s 84 Ghats, captured beautifully from a peaceful boat ride on the sacred River Ganga. 🌊✨

Varanasi, the spiritual capital of India, is home to 84 historic ghats, each with its own unique significance, legends, and rituals. From the famous Dashashwamedh Ghat with its mesmerizing Ganga Aarti, to the tranquil Assi Ghat, every step along the river tells a story of faith, culture, and timeless traditions.

This raw video captures the authentic essence of the ghats — the chanting of mantras, devotees taking holy dips, priests performing rituals, and the vibrant life that flows endlessly along the riverbank. 🚣‍♂️🕉️

Whether you’re a traveler, seeker, or someone who simply loves Indian heritage, this journey across the 84 Ghats of Varanasi will take you closer to the eternal spirit of Kashi.

📍 Highlights of the Video:

Boat ride view covering all 84 Ghats

Ancient temples and palaces on the riverbank
Rituals, prayers & daily life of devotees
Spiritual atmosphere of Varanasi
🙏 Har Har Gange | Om Namah Shivaya 🙏
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1. Assi Ghat – Popular with pilgrims; people bathe here after visiting Lord Shiva at Assi Sangameshwar temple.
2. Ganga Mahal Ghat – Built by the King of Banaras, with a grand palace nearby.
3. Rewan Ghat – Constructed by Maharaja of Rewa (Madhya Pradesh).
4. Tulsi Ghat – Associated with poet-saint Tulsidas, who wrote Ramcharitmanas here.
5. Bengali Tola Ghat – Known for its connection with Bengali saints and devotees.
6. Bhadaini Ghat – Houses a huge water pumping station.
7. Shivala Ghat – Contains the palace of Nepalese king, and old temples.
8. Dandi Ghat – A place for ascetics and saints performing penance.
9. Hanuman Ghat – Associated with Goswami Tulsidas; has a Hanuman temple.
10. Prabhu Ghat – Constructed by Narayan Dikshit Prabhu in early 20th century.
11. Panchakot Ghat – Built by Maharaja of Panchakot.
12. Chet Singh Ghat – Historic site of battle between Chet Singh and the British.
13. Naya Ghat – "New Ghat," constructed during Maratha period.
14. Kedar Ghat – Known for Kedareshwar temple; South Indian style architecture.
15. Chauki Ghat – Houses shrines dedicated to various deities.
16. Harishchandra Ghat – One of the oldest cremation ghats; named after King Harishchandra.
17. Hanuman Ghat (South) – Different from the earlier Hanuman ghat, associated with saints.
18. Bachraj Ghat – Features Jain temples, important for Jain pilgrims.
19. Jain Ghat – Dedicated to Jain Tirthankaras.
20. Nishadraj Ghat – Named after Nishadraj, a friend of Lord Rama.
21. Mansarovar Ghat – Built by Raja Man Singh of Amber; named after Mansarovar Lake.
22. Narad Ghat – Has temple dedicated to sage Narad.
23. Raja Ghat – Built by King of Banaras; features old palatial structures.
24. Khori Ghat – Small ghat with local temples.
25. Pandey Ghat – Associated with Pandey Brahmin community.
26. Sarveshwar Ghat – Contains temple of Sarveshwar Mahadev.
27. Digpatiya Ghat – Built by Maharaja of Digpatiya (Bengal).
28. Chausatti Ghat – Famous for Chausatti Devi temple (64 Yoginis).
29. Ranamahal Ghat – Has palace of Rana of Udaipur.
30. Darbhanga Ghat – Famous for beautiful stone palace of Darbhanga kings.
31. Munsi Ghat – Extension of Darbhanga ghat; built by Sridhara Narayana Munshi.
32. Ahilyabai Ghat – Built by Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore.
33. Shivala Ghat (North) – Another section near Shivala temples.
34. Jatar Ghat – Known for small shrines and local rituals.
35. Chowki Ghat – Houses shrines of Vishnu and Shiva.
36. Nandeshwar Ghat – Dedicated to Lord Shiva as Nandeshwar.
37. Scindia Ghat – Famous for submerged Shiva temple leaning into Ganga.
38. Shitala Ghat – Has temple of Goddess Shitala, protector from diseases.
39. Manikarnika Ghat – Main cremation ghat, associated with Goddess Parvati & Lord Shiva.
40. Bajirao Ghat – Built by Peshwas, with strong Maratha influence.
41. Tripura Bhairavi Ghat – Dedicated to Goddess Tripura Bhairavi.
42. Mehta Ghat – Constructed by wealthy Gujarati merchants.
43. Lali Ghat – Small ghat with local shrines.
44. Janki Ghat – Dedicated to Goddess Sita (Janaki).
45. Ganga Mahal (North) – Another palace section near Ganga Mahal.
46. Nepali Ghat – Famous for Nepali-style wooden temple of Pashupatinath.
47. Lalita Ghat – Built by King of Nepal; has Lalita Devi temple.
48. Jalasen Ghat – Sacred place for performing water rituals.
49. Khori Ghat (North) – Known for small local shrines.
50. Man Mandir Ghat – Built by Raja Man Singh (Amber), has observatory (Jantar Mantar).
51. Someshwar Ghat – Has Someshwar Mahadev temple.
52. Ram Ghat – Associated with Lord Rama.
53. Digpatia Ghat – Royal ghat of Digpatia rulers.
54. Mir Ghat – Gateway to Vishwanath temple; very important pilgrim route.
55. Tripura Ghat – Linked with Tripura Sundari worship.
56. Chandravali Ghat – Associated with moon worship.
57. Raja Gwalior Ghat – Built by ruler of Gwalior.
58. Phuta Ghat – Houses ancient shrines in ruins.