Nepali Ghat Varanasi

Nepali Ghat Varanasi
Vital Information for Visitors
Address:

Nepali Ghat, Lahori Tola, Varanasi, U.P.

Open & Close:

Open on all days – 24X7

Entry Fee:

No entry fee

Duration:

30 Minutes

Significance:

Religious shrines, traditional architecture & religious activities

Nepali Ghat, famous for Kathwala Temple, is one of the famous places to visit in Varanasi. Varanasi shows an alluring world of exotic ghats and sight of the holy river Ganga. The ghats in Varanasiare not only landmark river fronts of Ganga but also the theatre of cultural activities. The sight of the priests, ‘aartis’, ‘diyas’ (earthen oil lamps), devotees and the sound of hymns, prayers, ‘mantras’ etc on these stone-built staircases and platforms attract a large number of pilgrims and tourists from across the globe. Religious rituals on the staircases in front of Ganga and in the backdrop of the historical buildings on top of the ghats create a mesmerizing sight. Every ghat of Varanasi has some significance – religious, cultural or historical.

Nepali Ghat derives its name from Kathwala Temple, popularly called Nepali Temple, built on top of the ghat. A king of Gorkha dynasty made this temple in the 19th century. Nanhi Bahu made the ghat pucca in 1902 AD. It was also done under the patronage of King of Nepal. Nepali Ghat is basically the southern part of the Lalita Ghat. Though the temple has great religious significance but the ghat is not used for religious rituals. The only attraction at this ghat is the Nepali temple which takes less than an hour to explore. Built on a square platform and dedicated to Lord Pashupatinath (Lord Shiva), Nepali Temple is having pillars decorated with erotic engravings. The area adjoining Nepali Temple and Nepali Ghat is mostly seen crowded with the Nepali people of the city. The temple and the shrine are owned by the respective trusts of the ghats, the houses along side and the other properties are owned by the inhabitants, and the Municipal Corporation owns the ghat area. No entry fee is charged from the visitors. Nepali Ghat is located in Lahori Tola.

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