Mahanirvani Ghat - Religious destination in Varanasi - Varanasi, India

Nice ghat Ghats in Varanasi are riverfront steps leading to the banks of the Ganges river. The city has 84 ghats. Most of the ghats are bathing and puja ceremonial ghats, while two ghats, Manikarnika and Harishchandra, are used exclusively as cremation sites.Most of the ghats in Varanasi were rebuilt in the 18th century under the maratha patronage. The patrons of current ghats are Marathas, Shindes (Scindias), Holkars, Bhonsles, Peshwes (Peshwas), and Maharajas of Benares. Many ghats are associated with legends or mythologies while other ghats have private histories and users. A morning boat ride on the Ganges along the ghats is a popular visitor attraction. It is derived from Sanskrit, "ghatta" (Sanskrit: gttttH). It means an embankment or a landing place.Ghat, a term used in the Indian subcontinent, depending on the context could either refer to a range of stepped-hill such as Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats; or the series of steps leading down to a body of water or wharf, such bathing or cremation place along the banks of a river or pond, Ghats in Varanasi, Dhoby Ghaut or Aapravasi Ghat.Roads passing through ghats are called Ghat Roads The practice of cremation in Varanasi has become controversial for the environmental pollution it causes to the River Ganges.In the 1980s, the Government of India funded a Clean Ganges initiative in order to address cremation and other sources of water pollution along the Ghats of Varanasi. In many cases, the cremation is done elsewhere and only the ashes are dispersed into the river near these Ghats.Furthermore, untreated sewage is a pervasive source of river pollution in India. City municipal waste and untreated sewage is the largest source of pollution of the River Ganges nearby the Ghats of Varanasi. Bahot mast lgta hai yaha pe

This ghat is named after Naga sadhu Saint Mahanirvani. This ghat is abode to Naga sadhus during Kumbh Mela. There is Shiva temple constructed by King of Nepal. Kartikeya temple and mother Teresa's home is also close by. The place is bit crowded during some period. It is not so maintained place.

There is a akhada on the bank of ganga maa.. room facilities available

This ghat in Varanasi gets its name from the Naga Saint Mahanirvani. According to oral sources, sage Kapila lived along this ghat, and as per legends, once Buddha took a bath at this site. The ghat is located on the North side of the Nirvani Ghat which serves as a resting place for nagas during and after the Kumbha Mela. The Maharaja of Nepal constructed four Shiva temples here making it religiously significant. It is also the site of Karttikeya temple, the only in Varanasi. The ghat is also famous as the abode of Acharya Kapil Muni of Sankhya who lived here in 7th century A.D. who. Home of legendary Mother Teresa is also situated here which serves today as a support centre for the poor, handicapped and sick.

Historical ghats of varanasi

Mahanirvan means uniting your soul "aatma" with the supreme soul "Paramatma". This place is unique. It happens to be a good way to spend your evenings. The mornings are equally good if not better. The ambiance and beauty of this place is just amazing. But the crowd can be problematic. But that is not a very big problem. All in all a beautiful place to just relax and unwind with some music.

Historical ghat of varanasi.. if you can approach it by strolling on ghats, then would be nice and a new experience for you..Give it a try..Start your journey from any ghat and reach it by travelling from one ghat to another on the bank's of holy river Ganges..

Can visit to explore beautiful graffiti art.