At the time of Maha Shivaratri, Kashi is bustling with devotees.
Explore the significance of Assi Ghat in Kashi (Varanasi) during Maha Shivaratri. Learn about the confluence of the Assi and Ganga rivers, the cultural importance of the ghat, and its connection to ancient texts. Discover why it is a major destination for both domestic and foreign tourists.
Kashi: During Maha Shivaratri, all the ghats in Varanasi are bustling with devotees. Devotees who went to the Kumbh Mela are traveling to and from Varanasi. However, there is one important ghat in Kashi that is not widely known to Telugu people. It is very famous in the North. Just like in Prayag, a river confluence occurs here too. That is the "Assi" ghat.
Everyone knows that Kashi is also called Varanasi. The reason behind this name is the rivers Varuna and Assi. The name Varanasi was derived from these two rivers. The Assi river is prominently mentioned in the Padma, Matsya, Agni, and Kurma Puranas. The Assi ghat is located at the confluence of the Assi river and the holy Ganga river. Here, one can witness the confluence of both rivers. Since this ghat is located at the southernmost end, retired professors, students, and all the residents of Kashi visit this ghat in the mornings and evenings and sit there.
From here, viewing the Ganga river is a wonderful experience. Official records state that an average of 22,500 tourists and devotees visit this ghat daily. Foreign tourists frequently visit this place. Along with the peaceful atmosphere, the view of the ghats in a row gives it a regal appearance. Tulsi Das, who spent his entire life at the Tulsi ghat in Kashi, is said by his disciples to have passed away at the Assi ghat.
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