This photo was taken at Mehta Ghat in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh). Upon query about the statue, I was told by a local, Kartik Poornima is a festival and worship day of Bhishma Pitamah by devotees at various Ghats of Varanasi.…
Panchganga Ghat Panchganga Ghat is one of the five most ancient Tirtha (Ghats) of Kashi and one of the most vibrant Ghats at present. Since ancient times, it has been recognized as the second head of Kashi (after Adikeshwar) in…
Metal Wire Puzzles – This photo was taken at Raja Ghat in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh). Gariban is busy making metal wire puzzles. 20 – 25 Rupees is the cost.
Clean Ganga Initiative – This photo was taken at Rana Mahal Ghat in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh).
Inspiring Quote by Nelson Mandela – This photo was taken at Rana Mahal Ghat in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh).
This Ghat and Palace were built by Rana Jagat Singh, the king of Udaipur, in the late 17th century. That is why this Ghat was named Rana Mahal Ghat. In 1675 AD, Rana Jagat Singh visited Kashi and resided in…
According to the Puranas, Lord Brahma had performed the Dus (ten) Ashwamedha Yagya here. By taking a bath here, one gets the fruits of the Ashwamedha Yagya. Dashashwamedh Ghat is the main place in the Ghats of Kashi. A group…