Ganga Mahal Ghat


Ganga Mahal Ghat is one of the main ghats on the Ganges River in Varanasi, India. Constructed in 1830 by the Narayan dynasty, the ghat is north of Assi Ghat and was originally constructed as an extension to Assi Ghat.

History

The Narayan dynasty, in 1830, constructed a palace by the Ganga in Varanasi. The palace was called "Ganga Mahal". Since the palace was located on the ghat, the ghat came to be known as "Ganga Mahal Ghat". Stone steps between Assi Ghat and Ganga Mahal Ghat separate the two ghats. This palace houses the design studio of Hemang Agrawal whereas the upper floors are used by the "Indo-Swedish Study Centre" organised by Karlstad University.

Location

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.