About Kshiriki Ghat
English
The ghat of the milk-maid, one of the quietest ghats of the city. Between Jalasen and Manikarnika, it keeps solitude through the year.
हिन्दी
दूध दुहने वाली स्त्री के नाम का घाट, शहर के सबसे शांत घाटों में एक। जलासेन और मणिकर्णिका के बीच बसा यह स्थान साल भर एकांत रखता है।
History & Significance of Kshiriki Ghat
English
The name Kshiriki carries the story of milk. Old tales tie it to the mother and the belief of nurture. This ghat has never been a place of crowds. The flame of Manikarnika and the quiet of these steps run side by side. Even today the ghat keeps solitude through most of the year, known to the families of the quarter and a few sadhus.
हिन्दी
क्षीरिकी नाम में दूध की गाथा छिपी है। पुरानी कथाएं इसे माता और पालन-पोषण की मान्यता से जोड़ती हैं। यह घाट कभी भीड़ का ठिकाना नहीं रहा। मणिकर्णिका की चिता-धुनी और यहां की शांति पास-पास चलती हैं। आज भी यहां साल के अधिकांश दिन एकांत बना रहता है। पड़ोस के परिवार और थोड़े से साधक ही इस किनारे को जानते हैं।
Best Time to Visit Kshiriki Ghat
Best time: Morning 6-9 AM is best; solitude is the main charm here.
हिन्दी सुबह 6-9 बजे सबसे अच्छा; यहां एकांत ही मुख्य आकर्षण है।
When to go: October to March is best.
हिन्दी अक्टूबर से मार्च सबसे उपयुक्त।
Things to Do at Kshiriki Ghat
English
- Bathe in solitude
- Walk to Jalasen Ghat
- See the Manikarnika Kund
हिन्दी
- एकांत में स्नान करें
- जलासेन घाट तक टहलें
- मणिकर्णिका कुंड के दर्शन करें
Highlights of Kshiriki Ghat
- An old milk-maid legend
- Solitude through the year
- Clean cold water at dawn
- दूधवाली की पुरानी कथा
- साल भर का एकांत
- सुबह का साफ ठंडा पानी
Festivals & Rituals at Kshiriki Ghat
Even on Kartik Purnima the bathing here stays quiet.
हिन्दी कार्तिक पूर्णिमा पर भी यहां का स्नान शांत रहता है।
Did You Know?
Among the inner ghats of Kashi, names like Kshiriki come from the old tales of the quarters.
हिन्दी काशी के भीतरी घाटों में क्षीरिकी जैसे नाम मौहल्लों की पुरानी कथाओं से आए हैं।
Nearby Ghats & Attractions
- Jalasen Ghat (300 m)
- Manikarnika Ghat (300 m)
- Bajirao Ghat (500 m)
- Kedar Ghat (1 km)
- जलासेन घाट (300 मी)
- मणिकर्णिका घाट (300 मी)
- बाजीराव घाट (500 मी)
- केदार घाट (1 किमी)
Frequently Asked Questions about Kshiriki Ghat
Where is Kshiriki Ghat located?
Kshiriki Ghat (क्षीरिकी घाट) is one of the ghats of Varanasi, on the western bank of the river Ganga at approximately 25.3102, 83.0125.
Why is Kshiriki Ghat famous?
The ghat of the milk-maid, one of the quietest ghats of the city. Between Jalasen and Manikarnika, it keeps solitude through the year.
What is the best time to visit Kshiriki Ghat?
Morning 6-9 AM is best; solitude is the main charm here. The best season is October to March is best..
What can I do at Kshiriki Ghat?
Bathe in solitude; Walk to Jalasen Ghat; See the Manikarnika Kund.
What is the history of Kshiriki Ghat?
The name Kshiriki carries the story of milk. Old tales tie it to the mother and the belief of nurture. This ghat has never been a place of crowds. The flame of Manikarnika and the quiet of these steps run side by side. Even today the ghat keeps solitude through most of the year, known to the families of the quarter and a few sadhus.
Which festivals are celebrated at Kshiriki Ghat?
Even on Kartik Purnima the bathing here stays quiet.
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