About The Assi Ghat-
The southernmost ghat in Varanasi, Assi Ghat is situated at the confluence of Ganga and Assi rivers. It is the place where pilgrims bathe before paying their homage to Lord Shiva, who is worshipped in the form of a huge lingam situated under a peepal tree. Another lingam worshipped here is the Asisangameshwar Lingam, which represents the lord of confluence of the Assi, in a small marble temple near the Assi Ghat. It is believed that it is at this Ghat where the famous Indian saint, Tulsi Das had written the much-celebrated Ramcharitmanas.
There are many ancient literatures in which Assi Ghat finds its mention, like Matsya Purana, Kurma Purana, Agni Purana, Padma Purana and Pashi Khanda. According to a legend, it is believed that Goddess Durga had thrown her sword after slaying the demon, Shumbha-Nishumbha, which resulted in a big stream, known as Assi River. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims take a holy dip here in the months of Magh (Jan/Feb), Chaitya (March/April) and other important occasions like Ganga Dussehra, solar/lunar eclipse, Makar Shankranti and Probodhoni Ekadashi.
In the evening, around 7 pm, there is a full-fledged Aarti at the Ghat which attracts a number of tourists. You can either stay on the Ghat or take a boat to watch the Aarti. The added advantage of taking a boat is that you will be able to see the Aarti at Dasaswamedh Ghat as well, which takes place almost at the same time.
Rituals Of Assi Ghat-
Assi ghat is place of huge crowd during any Hindu festivals where devotees come to take holy bath in the Gange water to get rid of from their all the past sin.
It is also considered that before any Pooja, bathing in the Gange water prepare the one for doing Pooja. It makes the mind, soul and body clean and peaceful and fills with the spiritual thoughts. It makes the mind to concentrate very easily during Pooja without any harassment.
Why To Visit Assi Ghat-
Assi ghat is one of the most famous and visited ghats of the Varanasi for tour and tourism. People from all the corners of the country as well as abroad must come here if they come to India for tourism. Some of the great festival such as Mahashivaratri, Ganga Dashahara, Ganga Mahotsav etc attracts a huge crowd in the Varanasi at this ghat. Most of the tourists are connected to the Jewish community at the Assi Ghat. For the security reasons of the people, additional police force is assigned to the Assi Ghat.
In The Evening-
In the evening, around 7 pm, there is a full-fledged Aarti at the Ghat which attracts a number of tourists. You can either stay on the Ghat or take a boat to watch the Aarti.
The added advantage of taking a boat is that you will be able to see the Aarti at Dasaswamedh Ghat as well, which takes place almost at the same time.
The southernmost ghat in Varanasi, Assi Ghat is situated at the confluence of Ganga and Assi rivers. It is the place where pilgrims bathe before paying their homage to Lord Shiva, who is worshipped in the form of a huge lingam situated under a peepal tree. Another lingam worshipped here is the Asisangameshwar Lingam, which represents the lord of confluence of the Assi, in a small marble temple near the Assi Ghat. It is believed that it is at this Ghat where the famous Indian saint, Tulsi Das had written the much-celebrated Ramcharitmanas.
Rituals Of Assi Ghat-
Assi ghat is place of huge crowd during any Hindu festivals where devotees come to take holy bath in the Gange water to get rid of from their all the past sin.
- Timings- All Day Of The Week (8:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
- Address- Union of the River Ganga, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221002, India
- Good For- Nature Lovers God Lovers Experience Seekers
- Visit Duration- 1 to 2 hours
- Entry fee- no fee
Why To Visit Assi Ghat-
Assi ghat is one of the most famous and visited ghats of the Varanasi for tour and tourism. People from all the corners of the country as well as abroad must come here if they come to India for tourism. Some of the great festival such as Mahashivaratri, Ganga Dashahara, Ganga Mahotsav etc attracts a huge crowd in the Varanasi at this ghat. Most of the tourists are connected to the Jewish community at the Assi Ghat. For the security reasons of the people, additional police force is assigned to the Assi Ghat.
In The Evening-
In the evening, around 7 pm, there is a full-fledged Aarti at the Ghat which attracts a number of tourists. You can either stay on the Ghat or take a boat to watch the Aarti.
The added advantage of taking a boat is that you will be able to see the Aarti at Dasaswamedh Ghat as well, which takes place almost at the same time.
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