About Digpatia Ghat
English
A historic ghat whose construction is tied to the eighteenth-century royal houses of Bengal. The palace above still recalls its old grandeur.
हिन्दी
अठारहवीं सदी में बंगाल के राजघराने से जुड़े निर्माण वाला ऐतिहासिक घाट। ऊपर बना महल आज भी इसकी पुरानी शान की याद दिलाता है।
History & Significance of Digpatia Ghat
English
The construction of Digpatia Ghat is attributed to the royal houses of Bengal in the eighteenth century. In that age many Bengali nobles and rajas built palaces and ghats at Banaras, and this one is among them. The stairs are wide and the waterline quiet. Panchkota and Chausatti ghats lie nearby. The painted facade of the palace is still worth a look.
हिन्दी
दिगपतिया घाट का निर्माण अठारहवीं सदी में बंगाल क्षेत्र के राजवंश से जुड़ा बताया जाता है। उस दौर में कई बंगाली रईसों और राजाओं ने बनारस में अपने महल और घाट बनवाए। इस घाट के ऊपर बना महल उन्हीं में से एक है। सीढ़ियाँ चौड़ी हैं और पानी का किनारा शांत है। पास में पंचकोटा और चौसट्टी घाट हैं। महल के अग्रभाग की चित्रित दीवारें आज भी देखने लायक हैं।
Best Time to Visit Digpatia Ghat
Best time: Mornings 6-9 AM; the palace facade reads best in daylight.
हिन्दी सुबह 6-9 बजे; महल का अग्रभाग दिन में साफ़ दिखता है।
When to go: October to March.
हिन्दी अक्टूबर-मार्च।
Things to Do at Digpatia Ghat
English
- Admire the painted palace facade
- Sit quietly on the steps
- Walk to Chausatti Ghat
हिन्दी
- महल के अग्रभाग की चित्रकारी देखें
- सीढ़ियों पर शांत बैठना
- चौसट्टी घाट तक टहलें
Highlights of Digpatia Ghat
- A Bengali royal palace
- A painted facade
- Wide, quiet steps
- बंगाली राजवंश का महल
- चित्रित अग्रभाग
- चौड़ी शांत सीढ़ियाँ
Festivals & Rituals at Digpatia Ghat
During Durga Puja the ghat sees worship in the Bengali tradition.
हिन्दी दुर्गा पूजा के समय बंगाली परंपरा के अनुसार यहाँ विशेष पूजा होती है।
Did You Know?
In the eighteenth century Banaras became a great centre of Bengali culture.
हिन्दी अठारहवीं सदी में बनारस बंगाली संस्कृति का बड़ा केंद्र बन गया था।
Nearby Ghats & Attractions
- Sarveshwar Ghat (300 m)
- Panchkota Ghat
- Chausatti Ghat
- Manikarnika Ghat (1.2 km)
- सर्वेश्वर घाट (300 मी)
- पंचकोटा घाट
- चौसट्टी घाट
- मणिकर्णिका घाट (1.2 किमी)
Frequently Asked Questions about Digpatia Ghat
Where is Digpatia Ghat located?
Digpatia Ghat (दिगपतिया घाट) is one of the ghats of Varanasi, on the western bank of the river Ganga at approximately 25.3055, 83.0102.
Why is Digpatia Ghat famous?
A historic ghat whose construction is tied to the eighteenth-century royal houses of Bengal. The palace above still recalls its old grandeur.
What is the best time to visit Digpatia Ghat?
Mornings 6-9 AM; the palace facade reads best in daylight. The best season is October to March..
What can I do at Digpatia Ghat?
Admire the painted palace facade; Sit quietly on the steps; Walk to Chausatti Ghat.
What is the history of Digpatia Ghat?
The construction of Digpatia Ghat is attributed to the royal houses of Bengal in the eighteenth century. In that age many Bengali nobles and rajas built palaces and ghats at Banaras, and this one is among them. The stairs are wide and the waterline quiet. Panchkota and Chausatti ghats lie nearby. The painted facade of the palace is still worth a look.
Which festivals are celebrated at Digpatia Ghat?
During Durga Puja the ghat sees worship in the Bengali tradition.
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