7 Spiritual Ghats in Varanasi to Visit During Maha Shivaratri 2025

Explore 7 sacred ghats in Varanasi, the spiritual heart of Hinduism, where faith, history, and divine energy blend.

Manikarnika Ghat

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Dashashwamedh Ghat

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Panchganga Ghat

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Harishchandra Ghat

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Kedar Ghat

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Assi Ghat

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Scindia Ghat

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Maha Shivaratri Experience

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