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At a Glance: Essential Visitor Information
TimingsGanga Aarti starts shortly after sunset (~6:00 PM in winter, ~7:00 PM in summer), runs ~45 minutes
Entry feeFree to watch from the ghat steps; boat viewing ~Rs 500-1,000 per boat
Best time to visitArrive 60-90 minutes early for a good spot; year-round
From city centreCentral Varanasi ghats
LocationVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh
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About Dashashwamedh Ghat
Dashashwamedh Ghat is Varanasi's most famous and most visited ghat, hosting the nightly Ganga Aarti — a 45-minute fire ritual performed by priests right after sunset, drawing hundreds of devotees and visitors on the steps and in boats on the river.
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Close to Vishwanath Gali; reachable on foot from most central Varanasi guest houses.
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