Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi
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About Dashashwamedh Ghat
The primary ghat in Varanasi on the Ganges waterway, Dashashwamedh Ghat is a showy spot known its otherworldly amazing feels. Dashashwamedh Ghat is one of the best spots for travelers to visit in Varanasi around evening time as it is a convincing space to dally in this community.
Other ghats that you should see are Manikarnika Ghat, Shivala Ghat, Ahilyabai Ghat,
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Dashashwamedh Ghat is the main ghat in Varanasi on the Ganga River. It is located close to Vishwanath Temple and is probably the most spectacular ghat. Two Hindu legends are associated with it: According to one, Lord Brahma created it to welcome Lord Shiva. According to another legend, Lord Brahma sacrificed ten horses during Dasa-Ashwamedha yajna performed here.The present ghat was built by Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao in the year 1748. A few decades later, Ahilyabahi Holkar, the Queen of Indore rebuilt the ghat in the year 1774. Close to the ghat, overlooking the Ganga lies the Jantar Mantar, an observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh of Jaipur in the year 1737.
Dashashwamedh Ghat is located in City of
Varanasi state of
Uttar Pradesh which has other variety of things to explore