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Ghats Collection

The ghats of Varanasi, located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India, are a sight to behold

Background imageGhats Collection: The Ganges River and ghats of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

The Ganges River and ghats of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Background imageGhats Collection: Ghaut at Benares, 1876. Creator: Unknown

Ghaut at Benares, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Ghaut at Benares, 1876. The sacred city of Benares, considered by the Hindoos as the head-quarters of their religion and science

Background imageGhats Collection: Prinsep's Ghaut, Calcutta, from a sketch by of our special artists, 1876. Creator: Unknown

Prinsep's Ghaut, Calcutta, from a sketch by of our special artists, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Prinsep's Ghaut, Calcutta, from a sketch by of our special artists, 1876. Crowds turn out to welcome the future King Edward VII

Background imageGhats Collection: Benares, The Burning Gháts, Late 1860s. Creator: Samuel Bourne

Benares, The Burning Gháts, Late 1860s. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Benares, The Burning Ghats, Late 1860s

Background imageGhats Collection: Benares, The Burning Gháts, Late 1860s. Creator: Samuel Bourne

Benares, The Burning Gháts, Late 1860s. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Benares, The Burning Ghats, Late 1860s

Background imageGhats Collection: Benares, Temple of Tárhishwara or Well of Manikarankiá, Late 1860s. Creator: Samuel Bourne

Benares, Temple of Tárhishwara or Well of Manikarankiá, Late 1860s. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Benares, Temple of Tarhishwara or Well of Manikarankia, Late 1860s

Background imageGhats Collection: Illuminations at Benares in honour of the Prince of Wales...1876. Creator: Unknown

Illuminations at Benares in honour of the Prince of Wales...1876. Creator: Unknown
Illuminations at Benares in honour of the Prince of Wales, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The future King Edward VII in India

Background imageGhats Collection: Along the Ghats, Mathura, c1880. Creator: Edwin Lord Weeks

Along the Ghats, Mathura, c1880. Creator: Edwin Lord Weeks
Along the Ghats, Mathura, c1880

Background imageGhats Collection: Benares, 1913, 1913. Creator: Marius Bauer

Benares, 1913, 1913. Creator: Marius Bauer
Benares, 1913, 1913

Background imageGhats Collection: Pilgrims at the Sacred Fair of Hurdwar, 1845. Creator: Unknown

Pilgrims at the Sacred Fair of Hurdwar, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Pilgrims at the Sacred Fair of Hurdwar, 1845. Hindus at the Kumbh Mela on the River Ganges at Haridwar in India. From "Hindostan, The Shores of the Red Sea, and The Himalaya Mountains, Vol

Background imageGhats Collection: Benares, 1835. Creator: Thomas Shotter Boys

Benares, 1835. Creator: Thomas Shotter Boys
Benares, 1835. Ghats on the banks of the Ganges at Varanasi in India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. II". [Fisher, Son & Co. London, 1835]

Background imageGhats Collection: India, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, India, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, Kuria Ghat

India, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, India, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, Kuria Ghat

Background imageGhats Collection: Holy man

Holy man
Trevor Cole

Background imageGhats Collection: Bathing ghat on the Yamuna River, Muttra, 1917

Bathing ghat on the Yamuna River, Muttra, 1917

Background imageGhats Collection: India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, View towards Dashashwamedh Ghat

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, View towards Dashashwamedh Ghat

Background imageGhats Collection: India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, View of Ghats

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, View of Ghats

Background imageGhats Collection: India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, Holy men on banks of Ganges River

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, Holy men on banks of Ganges River

Background imageGhats Collection: India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, View towards Brijrama Palace Hotel at Darbanga Ghat

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, View towards Brijrama Palace Hotel at Darbanga Ghat

Background imageGhats Collection: India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, Flower offerings at Dashashwamedh Ghat - The main

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, Flower offerings at Dashashwamedh Ghat - The main ghat on the Ganges River

Background imageGhats Collection: India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, Ghats on the River Ganges

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, Ghats on the River Ganges

Background imageGhats Collection: India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, Scindia Ghat, Submerged Shiva temple

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, Scindia Ghat, Submerged Shiva temple

Background imageGhats Collection: India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, View towards the submerged Shiva temple at Scindia Ghat

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, View towards the submerged Shiva temple at Scindia Ghat

Background imageGhats Collection: India, Rajasthan, Pushkar, Aerial view of Pushkar

India, Rajasthan, Pushkar, Aerial view of Pushkar

Background imageGhats Collection: The ghats along the Ganges river banks, Varanasi, India

The ghats along the Ganges river banks, Varanasi, India

Background imageGhats Collection: India, Rajasthan, Pushkar

India, Rajasthan, Pushkar

Background imageGhats Collection: India, Rajasthan, Pushkar, Pushkar Lake and bathing ghats

India, Rajasthan, Pushkar, Pushkar Lake and bathing ghats

Background imageGhats Collection: India, Rajasthan, Pushkar, Hot Air balloon over Pushkar Lake and bathing ghats

India, Rajasthan, Pushkar, Hot Air balloon over Pushkar Lake and bathing ghats

Background imageGhats Collection: India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, Gange River and Historic Ghats

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, Gange River and Historic Ghats

Background imageGhats Collection: Ghats

Ghats
Roxana Labagnara

Background imageGhats Collection: Benares, Vishnu Pud Temple and other temples near the burning ghat

Benares, Vishnu Pud Temple and other temples near the burning ghat, sacred bathing place for Hindus, 1887, India
arts, bathing area, bathing areas, bathing place, bathing spot, benares, black, black-and-white, black-white, body of water, book covers, building, buildings, burn, construction, contemporary

Background imageGhats Collection: Early morning in Varanasi

Early morning in Varanasi
Samara Ratnayake

Background imageGhats Collection: Infanticide on the Banks of the Jumna, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Infanticide on the Banks of the Jumna, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Infanticide on the Banks of the Jumna, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageGhats Collection: Illuminations at Benares in Honour of the Prince of Wales, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Illuminations at Benares in Honour of the Prince of Wales, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Illuminations at Benares in Honour of the Prince of Wales, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant

Background imageGhats Collection: View of the Lake of Ulwar, c1891. Creator: James Grant

View of the Lake of Ulwar, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of the Lake of Ulwar, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageGhats Collection: View of the Quay of Benares, c1891. Creator: James Grant

View of the Quay of Benares, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of the Quay of Benares, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageGhats Collection: View of the Ghat of Daceswamedh, Benares, c1891. Creator: James Grant

View of the Ghat of Daceswamedh, Benares, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of the Ghat of Daceswamedh, Benares, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageGhats Collection: Nepaulese Pagoda at Benares, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Nepaulese Pagoda at Benares, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Nepaulese Pagoda at Benares, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageGhats Collection: Ghats, India (litho)

Ghats, India (litho)
3638250 Ghats, India (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ghats, India.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Background imageGhats Collection: Benares, India (coloured engraving)

Benares, India (coloured engraving)
5233497 Benares, India (coloured engraving) by Carpenter, William (1818-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benares, India.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Background imageGhats Collection: The Ghat at Jaunpur, c. 1780 (opaque w / c on paper)

The Ghat at Jaunpur, c. 1780 (opaque w / c on paper)
874531 The Ghat at Jaunpur, c.1780 (opaque w/c on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 25 x28 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Edwin Binney 3rd Collection; Indian

Background imageGhats Collection: c. 1880s India - Benares Varanasi - ghats on river Ganges

c. 1880s India - Benares Varanasi - ghats on river Ganges
c.1880s India - Benares Varanasi - ghats on the river Ganges

Background imageGhats Collection: Dasasvamedha Ghat, Benares, Uttar Pradesh, c. 1788-89 (coloured aquatint)

Dasasvamedha Ghat, Benares, Uttar Pradesh, c. 1788-89 (coloured aquatint)
STC439586 Dasasvamedha Ghat, Benares, Uttar Pradesh, c.1788-89 (coloured aquatint) by Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840) & William (1769-1837); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Background imageGhats Collection: Sutteeism on the banks of the Ganges - preparing for the immolation of a Hindu widow (engraving)

Sutteeism on the banks of the Ganges - preparing for the immolation of a Hindu widow (engraving)
3626666 Sutteeism on the banks of the Ganges - preparing for the immolation of a Hindu widow (engraving) by English School

Background imageGhats Collection: The ghat, Hurdwar, India (engraving)

The ghat, Hurdwar, India (engraving)
972297 The ghat, Hurdwar, India (engraving) by Dibdin, Thomas Colman (1810-93) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ghat, Hurdwar (Haridwar), India. Hindus bathing in the Ganges

Background imageGhats Collection: Benares (Varanasi) on the River Ganges, India (colour litho)

Benares (Varanasi) on the River Ganges, India (colour litho)
5208439 Benares (Varanasi) on the River Ganges, India (colour litho) by Compton, Edward Theodore (1849-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benares (Varanasi) on the River Ganges, India

Background imageGhats Collection: Ghat and Temple at Gokul, India (engraving)

Ghat and Temple at Gokul, India (engraving)
972298 Ghat and Temple at Gokul, India (engraving) by Roberts, David (1796-1864) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ghat and Temple at Gokul, India)

Background imageGhats Collection: Buddhist pilgrims bathing in the sacred waters of the River Ganges in India (colour litho)

Buddhist pilgrims bathing in the sacred waters of the River Ganges in India (colour litho)
3097483 Buddhist pilgrims bathing in the sacred waters of the River Ganges in India (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGhats Collection: Scenes on the Railway from Bombay to Khandalla, Bhor Ghats, India (engraving)

Scenes on the Railway from Bombay to Khandalla, Bhor Ghats, India (engraving)
1047184 Scenes on the Railway from Bombay to Khandalla, Bhor Ghats, India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)



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The ghats of Varanasi, located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India, are a sight to behold. Nestled along the sacred Ganges River, these historic ghats hold immense cultural and religious significance. Dating back centuries, these they have witnessed countless rituals and ceremonies performed by devout Hindus. The city of Varanasi itself is considered one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world and is known as the spiritual capital of India. As you stroll along the banks of the Ganges River, you will be greeted by a mesmerizing panorama. From Dashashwamedh Ghat to Darbanga Ghat, each ghat offers its own unique charm and beauty. The Great Mosque of Arungzebe stands tall alongside some ghats, showcasing architectural marvels from times gone by. These ghats serve as more than just picturesque locations; they are also places for various activities. Devotees flock to take holy dips in the river's sacred waters at sunrise or sunset while offering prayers and performing rituals. Flower offerings adorn Dashashwamedh Ghat during religious festivals like Diwali. The Yamuna River also boasts its own bathing ghat in Muttra (Mathura), another significant pilgrimage site for Hindus. Here too, devotees seek solace and purification through their interactions with this revered river. Varanasi's ghats not only attract pilgrims but also provide an enchanting backdrop for photographers capturing moments that encapsulate Indian spirituality and culture. Holy men can often be seen meditating or engaging in conversations on these very banks. For those seeking respite amidst this bustling atmosphere, Brijrama Palace Hotel at Darbanga Ghat offers a serene retreat where one can soak up both history and luxury simultaneously.