About Yajneshwar Ghat
English
The ghat of Yajneshwar, Shiva as the Lord of the sacrifice — a small trace of an ancient altar. Between Mir and Nepali Ghats, it holds the world of old lanes.
हिन्दी
यज्ञ के स्वामी शिव का घाट, प्राचीन वेदी की स्मृति का छोटा अवशेष। मीर और नेपाली घाटों के बीच बसा यह स्थान पुरानी गलियों की दुनिया समेटे हुए है।
History & Significance of Yajneshwar Ghat
English
Yajneshwar means the Lord of the sacrifice, and the name recalls the ancient altars of Kashi. With time, later buildings covered most of the old stairs. Only a small descent to the water remains. The lanes of the ghat hold the dense world of old houses. Between Mir and Nepali Ghats it is one of the smallest and oldest forms of Kashi.
हिन्दी
यज्ञेश्वर का अर्थ है यज्ञ का स्वामी, और यह नाम प्राचीन काशी की बलि-वेदियों की याद दिलाता है। समय के साथ बाद की इमारतों ने पुरानी सीढ़ियों के अधिकांश हिस्से को ढक लिया। पानी तक जाने का अब केवल एक छोटा सा उतर बचा है। घाट की गलियां पुराने घरों की सघन दुनिया को समेटे हुए हैं। मीर और नेपाली घाटों के बीच यह काशी के सबसे छोटे और सबसे पुराने रूपों में से एक है।
Best Time to Visit Yajneshwar Ghat
Best time: Morning 6-9 AM is best.
हिन्दी सुबह 6-9 बजे सबसे अच्छा।
When to go: October to March; Mahashivratri keeps the vigil.
हिन्दी अक्टूबर से मार्च; महाशिवरात्रि पर जागरण।
Things to Do at Yajneshwar Ghat
English
- Bathe from the small descent
- See the Nepali pagoda next door
- Watch the old life of the lanes
हिन्दी
- छोटे उतर से शांत स्नान करें
- नेपाली घाट का पगोडा देखें
- गलियों का पुराना जीवन देखें
Highlights of Yajneshwar Ghat
- Memory of the ancient altar
- A single tiny water entry
- A maze of old lanes behind
- प्राचीन वेदी की स्मृति
- एक छोटा सा पानी-उतर
- पीछे की सघन पुरानी गलियां
Festivals & Rituals at Yajneshwar Ghat
On Mahashivratri the ghat keeps vigil and takes the morning bath.
हिन्दी महाशिवरात्रि पर रात्रि-जागरण और सुबह का स्नान होता है।
Did You Know?
Yajneshwar is held as one of the five elemental forms of Shiva, whose memory survives here.
हिन्दी यज्ञेश्वर शिव के पांच पार्थिव लिंगों में से एक रूप माने जाते हैं, जिनकी स्मृति यहां बची है।
Nearby Ghats & Attractions
- Mir Ghat (200 m)
- Nepali Ghat (200 m)
- Man Mandir Ghat (600 m)
- Kashi Vishwanath (1.2 km)
- मीर घाट (200 मी)
- नेपाली घाट (200 मी)
- मान मंदिर घाट (600 मी)
- काशी विश्वनाथ (1.2 किमी)
Frequently Asked Questions about Yajneshwar Ghat
Where is Yajneshwar Ghat located?
Yajneshwar Ghat (यज्ञेश्वर घाट) is one of the ghats of Varanasi, on the western bank of the river Ganga at approximately 25.3085, 83.0109.
Why is Yajneshwar Ghat famous?
The ghat of Yajneshwar, Shiva as the Lord of the sacrifice — a small trace of an ancient altar. Between Mir and Nepali Ghats, it holds the world of old lanes.
What is the best time to visit Yajneshwar Ghat?
Morning 6-9 AM is best. The best season is October to March; Mahashivratri keeps the vigil..
What can I do at Yajneshwar Ghat?
Bathe from the small descent; See the Nepali pagoda next door; Watch the old life of the lanes.
What is the history of Yajneshwar Ghat?
Yajneshwar means the Lord of the sacrifice, and the name recalls the ancient altars of Kashi. With time, later buildings covered most of the old stairs. Only a small descent to the water remains. The lanes of the ghat hold the dense world of old houses. Between Mir and Nepali Ghats it is one of the smallest and oldest forms of Kashi.
Which festivals are celebrated at Yajneshwar Ghat?
On Mahashivratri the ghat keeps vigil and takes the morning bath.
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