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शिंदिया घाट — Scindia Ghat

A nineteenth-century historic ghat built by Maharaja Daulat Rao Scindia of Gwalior, famous for a Shiva temple that tilted into the river during construction.

Scindia Ghat Ghat, Varanasi

About Scindia Ghat

English
A nineteenth-century historic ghat built by Maharaja Daulat Rao Scindia of Gwalior, famous for a Shiva temple that tilted into the river during construction.

हिन्दी
उन्नीसवीं सदी का ऐतिहासिक घाट, जिसे ग्वालियर के महाराजा दौलत राव सिंधिया ने बनवाया। यहां एक मंदिर निर्माण के दौरान ही नदी में झुक गया, जो आज घाट की पहचान है।

History & Significance of Scindia Ghat

English
At the start of the nineteenth century Maharaja Daulat Rao Scindia of Gwalior built this ghat. As a Shiva temple was being raised on the bank, the sandy ground gave way and the shrine tilted towards the river — and it still leans there today, one of the most photographed sights of Varanasi. The Scindia palace stands above. The ghat lies north of Manikarnika, so cremation and bathing continue side by side. Old accounts say the Maratha-Bengal trade routes met here.

हिन्दी
उन्नीसवीं सदी के आरंभ में ग्वालियर के महाराजा दौलत राव सिंधिया ने यह घाट बनवाया। निर्माण के दौरान किनारे पर बन रहा एक शिव मंदिर रेत के धंसने से झुककर नदी की ओर मुड़ गया और आज भी उसी झुकाव में खड़ा है — यह वाराणसी के सबसे अधिक खींचे जाने वाले दृश्यों में से एक है। घाट के ऊपर सिंधिया राजपरिवार का महल है। यह घाट मणिकर्णिका के उत्तर में बसा है, इसलिए यहां अंत्येष्टि के साथ स्नान भी चलता है। कहते हैं कि यहीं से मराठा-बंगाल व्यापार मार्ग जुड़ते थे।

Best Time to Visit Scindia Ghat

Best time: Open all day; dusk 5-7 PM gives the leaning temple its most beautiful light.

हिन्दी पूरा दिन खुला; शाम 5-7 बजे झुके मंदिर की रोशनी में छाया सबसे सुंदर।

When to go: October to March is best.

हिन्दी अक्टूबर से मार्च सबसे अच्छा।

Aarti Timings at Scindia Ghat

The ghat is open 24 hours. The leaning temple is visible from outside at any hour; entry is limited. Sunset 5-7 PM is the best time for photographs.

हिन्दी घाट 24 घंटे खुला है। झुका हुआ मंदिर बाहर से किसी भी समय दिखता है; मंदिर में प्रवेश सीमित है। सूर्यास्त ~5-7 बजे फोटो के लिए सबसे अच्छा समय।

How to Reach Scindia Ghat

~5 min walk north from Manikarnika. ~1.5 km (~20 min walk) from Kashi Vishwanath. Auto from Godowlia ~₹60-80. ~3-5 min walk from Bajirao or Sankata Ghat.

हिन्दी मणिकर्णिका घाट से पैदल ~5 मिनट (उत्तर)। काशी विश्वनाथ से ~1.5 किमी — पैदल ~20 मिनट। गोदौलिया से ऑटो ~₹60-80। बाजीराव/संकटा घाट से पैदल ~3-5 मिनट।

Travel Tips for Scindia Ghat

Things to Do at Scindia Ghat

English

हिन्दी

Highlights of Scindia Ghat

Festivals & Rituals at Scindia Ghat

Kartik Purnima brings the bath; Dev Deepawali the lamps.

हिन्दी कार्तिक पूर्णिमा पर स्नान; देव दीपावली पर दीप-सजावट।

Did You Know?

The tilted temple was left as a play of Shiva, so it is said — no attempt has ever been made to right it.

हिन्दी कहते हैं कि झुका मंदिर शिव की लीला मानकर छोड़ दिया गया — उसे कभी सीधा करने का प्रयास नहीं हुआ।

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Frequently Asked Questions about Scindia Ghat

Where is Scindia Ghat located?

Scindia Ghat (शिंदिया घाट) is one of the ghats of Varanasi, on the western bank of the river Ganga at approximately 25.3115, 83.0140.

Why is Scindia Ghat famous?

A nineteenth-century historic ghat built by Maharaja Daulat Rao Scindia of Gwalior, famous for a Shiva temple that tilted into the river during construction.

What is the best time to visit Scindia Ghat?

Open all day; dusk 5-7 PM gives the leaning temple its most beautiful light. The best season is October to March is best..

What can I do at Scindia Ghat?

Photograph the leaning Shiva temple; Walk towards Manikarnika; See the tilted shrine from a boat.

What is the history of Scindia Ghat?

At the start of the nineteenth century Maharaja Daulat Rao Scindia of Gwalior built this ghat. As a Shiva temple was being raised on the bank, the sandy ground gave way and the shrine tilted towards the river — and it still leans there today, one of the most photographed sights of Varanasi. The Scindia palace stands above. The ghat lies north of Manikarnika, so cremation and bathing continue side…

Which festivals are celebrated at Scindia Ghat?

Kartik Purnima brings the bath; Dev Deepawali the lamps.

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