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Dashashwamedh Ghat
The most spectacular of Varanasi's ghats — the evening Ganga Aarti is sacred theatre.
- Timings
- Aarti 6:45 PM (winter), 7:00 PM (summer)
- Entry fee
- Free (ghat), ₹200–₹500 (boat)
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Best time
- Sunset
About Dashashwamedh Ghat
The aarti begins at 6:45 PM (later in summer). Seven young priests in saffron robes perform a 45-minute ceremony with brass lamps, conch shells and Sanskrit chants. Book a boat to watch from the river — the angle is far more powerful.
Dashashwamedh Ghat — common questions
What are the Dashashwamedh Ghat timings?
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Dashashwamedh Ghat is open Aarti 6:45 PM (winter), 7:00 PM (summer).
What is the entry fee for Dashashwamedh Ghat?
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Entry: Free (ghat), ₹200–₹500 (boat).
How much time do you need at Dashashwamedh Ghat?
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Plan for roughly 1 hour.
What is the best time to visit Dashashwamedh Ghat?
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Sunset.
How crowded does Dashashwamedh Ghat get?
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High crowd levels overall — go early to avoid the worst of it.