Manikarnika Ghat, Varanasi

Manikarnika Ghat | One of the best places to visit in Varanasi
Entry Fee & Ticket
No Entry Fee
Opening Time & Days
Manikarnika Ghat Open every time and every day for visitors.Visitor any time visit Manikarnika Ghat this is always open
Place Type
Temple, Religious Place
Official Info
N/A
Best time to visit
April, May, June
Place visit with
Family, Married Couples, Friends, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Nearest Metro Station

About Manikarnika Ghat

Manikarnika Ghat is counted among the oldest Ghats of Varanasi, mainly this Ghat is considered most auspicious for funeral rites. Here you can see piles of all kinds of firewood. There is a pond in the premises of this Ghat which is known as Manikarnika Kuan. Paduka of Lord Vishnu set in marble is situated between the well and the ghat.

The walls of the kund are painted with bright colors as a folk art form, depicting the presiding goddess Manikarnika Devi, who inspires the pilgrims to bathe and worship here. There is also a small temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha.

Interesting facts about Manikarnika Ghat

  1. It is believed that if the dead body of a person is cremated here, then the soul of the dead person gets salvation/moksha.
  2. Dashashwamedh Ghat and Scindia Ghat are situated on the border of Manikarnika Ghat.
  3. On the Saptami day of Navratri, for hundreds of years, at Manikarnika Ghat, in front of the burning pyres, the city brides perform dance in front of Mashan Nath Baba for the whole night.
  4. This ghat was named Manikarnika after the ear flower of Goddess Parvati.
  5. On one hand you can see the priest preaching to the crowd, and on the other side you can see the people engaged in the rites related to the cremation.
  6. A variety of sights, sounds and smells welcome you at the ghat.

How to reach Manikarnika Ghat

By Rail
Kashi Railway Station is the nearest railway station to Manikarnika Ghat which is at a distance of 2 km.
By Air
Nearest airport to Ghat is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport which is at a distance of 25 KM, you can book taxi from there.
By Bus
The nearest bus stand to the ghat is Kashi Bus Depot, you can take a bus from here.

Manikarnika Ghat on Google Map

Address
Manikarnika Ghat: Near Jalasen Ghat, Ghasi Tola, Varanasi, Varanasi

Manikarnika Ghat FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at Near Jalasen Ghat, Ghasi Tola, Varanasi, Varanasi.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Manikarnika Ghat: Mani Karnika Ghat open from 08:00 am to 07:00 pm, No entry fee..

𝒜. You should visit Manikarnika Ghat during April, May, June months for best experience.

📅 Last update: 2024-07-10 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan

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