Who Built Varanasi Ghats?

Two Hindu legends are associated with it: according to one, Brahma created it to welcome Shiva, and in another, Brahma sacrificed ten horses during Dasa-Ashwamedha yajna performed here. The present ghat was built by Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao in the year 1748.

Why is Varanasi called the city of ghats?

Ghats in Varanasi are riverfront steps leading to the banks of the River Ganges. The city has 88 ghats. ... Many ghats are associated with legends or mythologies while many ghats are privately owned. Morning boat ride on the Ganges across the ghats is a popular visitor attraction.

Which city is known as city of ghats?

It is one of the most revered pilgrimage destinations of the Hindus. Varanasi is famous for the ghats along the banks of river Ganga.

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