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Prachin Hanuman Ghat

Tourist attraction Historical landmark Hindu temple Historic site Religious destination

One of the Best Places To Visits in Mughal Sarāi


Address

72W4+WWQ, Ghat, Near, Shivala Ghat, Bangali Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221010, India

Contact

+91 99361 82575

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (339 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 4 am to 9 pm
  • Monday: 4 am to 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 4 am to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 4 am to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 4 am to 9 pm
  • Friday: 4 am to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 4 am to 9 pm

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  • 4/5 SACHIN P. 5 years ago on Google • 67 reviews
    The earlier name of the ghat was Rameshvara Ghat, after the famous image of the same name lying there. The ghats were made stone staired (pucca) by Mahant Hariharanath in 1825. The ghat having also affinity of a great bhakti saint Vallabha (CE 1479-1531), who laid the philosophical foundation for the Krishna devotion. There are eight temple and shrines at the Hanuman Ghat and Prachin Hanuman Ghat area. Most of them are of the 18th century. In course of time many temple built as auxiliary during 19th century. According to oral history it is believed that the shrine of Hanuman was built by Tulasi (early 17th century). The Pancayati Juna Akhara (House no. B 4/ 43) consists of around hundred images and statues of different periods and of different deities. Outside, along the ghat in a cave-like niche is the image of Hanumadishvara, eulogised in the various pilgrimages. A little further, at the steps of Karnataka (Mysore) Ghat is a small shrine of Ruru Bhairava; the present image of black stone is the new at the place of the old one which was broken about fifteen years ago. The Rameshvara Linga in the inner courtyard is of special importance because of its entry into several pilgrimages. This image is also counted as one among the list of 12 Jyotira lingas of Varanasi, and symbolises the famous temple in Ramanathpuram in Tamil Nadu (southern India). The built form is based on inner sanctum and half-pavilion, and about 1m platform. The main building is in the Dorika style, but the upper part is in Nagara style characterised by amalaka, water pot and trident. In the inner courtyard and in the niches there are images of Surya (sun-god), Vishnu, Shakti, Ganesha. In a separate flat-roofed shrine is an image of Vishnu, made of black stone, and dated to 12-13th century. The Ghat and the temple derived their names after Hanuman, whose shrine is in the inner courtyard in a flat-roofed building, consisting of 2m high statue of Hanuman. The wall in the sanctum sanctorum is depicted with paintings of the Ramayana story in the Banaras styles of frescos. Also written there are lines from the Ramacaritamanasa. The entrance is from the west
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  • 5/5 Akash Kumar s. 8 months ago on Google • 108 reviews
    Among the Ghats of Kashi, "Hanuman Ghat" is specially the Ghat of Sadhu-Mahatma people. In the upper part of this ghat, there is a very ancient big temple of Hanuman ji. Apart from Hanuman ji, Ram Darbar nine and a horse are also established in this temple, which reminds of the celebration of Ram ji's Ashwamedh victory. In the courtyard of the Hanuman temple, there is a very grand temple of Lord Dattatreya, on whose walls wonderful paintings related to the biography of Lord Dattatreya have been done. Along with this, the worshipers of Ram, Lakshman, Bharat, Shatrudhna have been established in the form of linga in the company of Dattatreya temple. Mainly the worship and arrangement of Hanuman Ghat and temple is under Dashnami Juna Akhara. Hanuman Ghat Mohalla is mostly inhabited by South Indians. There is a temple of Sringeri Shankaracharya in Hanuman Ghat Mohalla, in which all the sadhus of Dash-Nami Akhara visit after Kumbh bath. Entering the Hanuman Ghat locality, it seems as if you have reached the Vedic era, wherever you go, only Vedic voices are heard. Hanuman Ghat is one of the most visited ghats of Varanasi. Hanuman Ghat is known so because a temple of Lord Hanuman was built here by esteemed poet-saint Goswami Tulsi Das of Ramcharitmanas fame. Earlier, Hanuman Ghat was called Rameshwaram Ghat too because Lord Ram had established & worshipped a ‘Shivlingam’ by his own hands. Girvanpadmanjari (गिरवांपद्मांजरी) of the 17th century mentions it. The Rameshwar Shivlingam, worshipped as one of the Dwadash Jyotirlinga of Varanasi, is presently located within the premises of Juna Akhara of Naga sadhus. In 1825 AD, Hanuman Ghat was made pucca by Juna Akhara Mahant Hariharnath. James Princep in 1831 AD mentions Hanuman Ghat. In early 20th century, the ghat was re-constructed by State of Mysore. Again, in 1984, the Irrigation Department of the Government of Uttar Pradesh renovated Hanuman Ghat.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rachit S. 1 year ago on Google • 388 reviews
    This ghat is located near the bengali tola area of Banaras. It is one of most cleanest ghats of Varanasi and said to be created by Lord Shri Ram himself. It is famous for Hanuman Temple, Juna Akhara, Akhara & Kamkoteshwar Temple; Association with Vallabhacharya & Goswami Tulsidas.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pratz B. 5 years ago on Google • 431 reviews
    One of the most recognizable ghats because of the huge akhada that is built on the banks of it

  • 5/5 kaparthi r. 5 years ago on Google
    Very oldest that and very important place for aghora
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hariom M. 1 year ago on Google • 79 reviews
    The ghat and the surrounding area are thickly populated with South Indian mutts like Kerala mutt, Kanchi Sankara mutt, Sringeri mutt etc. Typical Kasi ghat area, crowded, with narrow lanes and tourists all over. Can be cleaner. It’s next to Harischandra ghat. One can walk theough the lanes to other ghats which gives a flavour of that region of Varanasi.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Meenakshi m. 1 year ago on Google • 54 reviews
    In Banaras you will find a Ghat every short distance. Hanuman Ghat is just few steps away from Shivala Ghat.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Piyush K. 8 months ago on Google • 227 reviews
    Prachin Hanuman Ghat is located close to Hanuman Temple, Juna Akhara, Akhara & Kamkoteshwar Temple and is famous for association with Vallabhacharya & Goswami Tulsidas. There are eight temple and shrines at the Hanuman Ghat and Prachin Hanuman Ghat area. The earlier name of the ghat was Rameshvara Ghat. It is typical Kasi ghat area, crowded, with narrow lanes and tourists all over.

  • 3/5 Vinod S. 4 years ago on Google • 10 reviews
    Because is much better than other Ghats..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Follow me P. 2 years ago on Google
    Varanasi or Banaras is one of the oldest city in India situated along with the banks of the holy river Ganges in Uttar Pradesh. Varanasi is considered as the holy city by Hindu’s as well as by Buddhists, Jains and regarded as the temple city of India. The city has number of ghats along with the Ganges river, which are used for bathing and cremation, so also known as burning Ghats of Varanasi. Varanasi Ghats are one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in India. Prachin Hanuman Ghat.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 nagendra k. 2 months ago on Google • 66 reviews New
    Infinite & immeasurable divine joy peace & tranquility @ goddess Ganga perennial river @ holiest shrine Varanasi👌👏🤘🙏💐👍

  • 5/5 Priyanshu S. 4 months ago on Google • 37 reviews
    It was great there you can go it is near to assi Ghat and it is less crowded than the main ghats of Varanasi so you can enjoy the view from there peacefully especially in the morning around 4-5am.

  • 3/5 Ajay.P S. 2 years ago on Google
    During monsoon season

  • 4/5 Johal R. 3 years ago on Google
    God City Varanasi really beautiful river side , Ganga river there is 84 ghats , aarti of aasi ghat very famous , Hanuman Ghat is also beautiful place

  • 3/5 Vedanth A. 1 year ago on Google
    Has lesser crowd compared to other ghats

  • 5/5 A.P. S. 10 months ago on Google
    Good. Ancient temple 🛕 having history since Ramayan period

  • 5/5 Abhiraj a. 10 months ago on Google
    Peaceful place


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