About Bauli Ghat
English
A small calm ghat whose name means step-well, tied to the memory of a holy well. Built in the nineteenth century under a king.
हिन्दी
बावड़ी यानी सीढ़ीदार कुएं के नाम का छोटा सा घाट, जो एक पवित्र कुएं की स्मृति से जुड़ा है। उन्नीसवीं सदी में राजा द्वारा बनवाया गया।
History & Significance of Bauli Ghat
English
Bauli is a form of baoli, the step-well that descends to water by stairs. Old records give the ghat the names Umarao and Amroha. The ghat is tied to the memory of a holy well close by. In the nineteenth century it took its present form under royal patronage. Today the small, quiet ghat keeps its old colour.
हिन्दी
बाउली शब्द बावड़ी का ही रूप है, जो सीढ़ियों से पानी तक उतरने वाले कुएं के लिए प्रयोग होता है। पुराने दस्तावेजों में इस घाट के नाम उमरा और अमरोहा रूप में मिलते हैं। पास के एक पवित्र कुएं का संबंध इस घाट से बताया जाता है। उन्नीसवीं सदी में राजा के संरक्षण में घाट अपने वर्तमान रूप में बना। आज यह छोटा और शांत घाट अपने पुराने रंग को बचाए हुए है।
Best Time to Visit Bauli Ghat
Best time: Morning 6-9 AM is best.
हिन्दी सुबह 6-9 बजे सबसे अच्छा।
When to go: October to March is best.
हिन्दी अक्टूबर से मार्च सबसे उपयुक्त।
Things to Do at Bauli Ghat
English
- Take a quiet bath
- Walk to Lalita Ghat
- Look for the memory of the old well
हिन्दी
- शांत स्नान करें
- ललिता घाट तक टहलें
- पुराने कुएं की स्मृति देखें
Highlights of Bauli Ghat
- The memory of a step-well
- Old names like Umarao and Amroha
- The link to a holy well
- बावड़ी की स्मृति
- पुराने नाम उमरा-अमरोहा
- पवित्र कुएं का संबंध
Festivals & Rituals at Bauli Ghat
Local families take a simple bath here on Kartik Purnima.
हिन्दी कार्तिक पूर्णिमा पर स्थानीय परिवार सादा स्नान करते हैं।
Did You Know?
Old maps of Kashi record its step-wells and wells as sacred sources of water.
हिन्दी काशी के पुराने नक्शों में बावड़ियों और कुओं को पवित्र जल-स्रोतों की तरह दर्ज किया गया है।
Nearby Ghats & Attractions
- Lalita Ghat (200 m)
- Jalasen Ghat (300 m)
- Kshiriki Ghat (500 m)
- Manikarnika Ghat (1.5 km)
- ललिता घाट (200 मी)
- जलासेन घाट (300 मी)
- क्षीरिकी घाट (500 मी)
- मणिकर्णिका घाट (1.5 किमी)
Frequently Asked Questions about Bauli Ghat
Where is Bauli Ghat located?
Bauli Ghat (बाउली घाट) is one of the ghats of Varanasi, on the western bank of the river Ganga at approximately 25.3091, 83.0112.
Why is Bauli Ghat famous?
A small calm ghat whose name means step-well, tied to the memory of a holy well. Built in the nineteenth century under a king.
What is the best time to visit Bauli Ghat?
Morning 6-9 AM is best. The best season is October to March is best..
What can I do at Bauli Ghat?
Take a quiet bath; Walk to Lalita Ghat; Look for the memory of the old well.
What is the history of Bauli Ghat?
Bauli is a form of baoli, the step-well that descends to water by stairs. Old records give the ghat the names Umarao and Amroha. The ghat is tied to the memory of a holy well close by. In the nineteenth century it took its present form under royal patronage. Today the small, quiet ghat keeps its old colour.
Which festivals are celebrated at Bauli Ghat?
Local families take a simple bath here on Kartik Purnima.
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