Summary
Ganga Mahal Ghat (Hindi: गंगा महल घाट) is one of the main ghats on the Ganges River in Varanasi, India. Constructed in 1830 CE by the Narayan dynasty, the ghat is north of Assi Ghat and was originally constructed as an extension to Assi Ghat.[1][2][3][4]
| Ganga Mahal Ghat | |
|---|---|
| Native name Hindi: गंगा महल घाट | |
 Ganga Mahal Ghat front view | |
| Location | Varanasi |
| Coordinates | 25°17′23″N 83°00′23″E / 25.289675°N 83.006362°E |
| Elevation | 72.35 meters |
| Founder | Narayan dynasty |
| Built | 1830 |
| Built for | To house palace for Benares State |
| Architectural style(s) | Uttar Pradesh style |
| Governing body | Varanasi Nagar Nigam |
| Owner | Maharani Trust of Benares State |
  Location of Ganga Mahal Ghat in Varanasi district | |
History edit
The Narayan dynasty, in 1830, constructed a palace by the river Ganga in Varanasi. The palace was called "Ganga Mahal" (Mahal means palace in Hindi). Since the Mahal (palace) was housed on the ghat, the ghat was named "Ganga Mahal Ghat". Stone steps between Assi Ghat and Ganga Mahal Ghat separates the two ghats. This palace houses the design studio of Hemang Agrawal[5] whereas the upper floors are used by the "Indo-Swedish Study Centre" organised by Karlstad University.[1][2][3][4]
Location edit
Ganga Mahal Ghat is situated on the bank of the Ganges. It is 6 kilometers south-east of Varanasi Junction railway station and 100 meters north of Assi Ghat.[6]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "Ganga Mahal Ghat". Varanasi.nic.in. Retrieved 11 September 2015.
- ^ a b "Ghats of Varanasi". Varanasi.org. Retrieved 11 September 2015.
- ^ a b "About Ghats". kashiyana.com. Archived from the original on 9 August 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2015.
- ^ a b "The Varanasi Heritage Dossier". Wikiversity. Retrieved 11 September 2015.
- ^ "Kashi in the closet". July 2016.
- ^ "Location". Google Maps. Retrieved 11 September 2015.
