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One of the most visited places in Varanasi
Along with the famous Manikarnika Ghat, the Ghat Dasaswamedh is one of the most significant and visited things in Varanasi or Benares. The name "Dasaswamedh Ghat" comes from an ancient legend, which means "10 sacrificed horses on the riverfront" . It isn´t a literal translation, but that gives you an idea of what it means. Legend has it that 10 horses were sacrificed by Lord Brahma and that through this offering, Shiva let him back after his banishment. During the night, the Dasaswamedh Ghat is a fantastic show in which the sound of the music and the light of the offerings are mixed together with the songs of Aarti ceremony sadhus performing religious ceremonies.
In the morning, when the life of the river starts a new day, this Ghat is set apart from others by the fabric and bamboo umbrellas that sit on its steps, which serve to give some relief from the heat . There are pilgrims, family of dead and boatmen ve are cleaning their boats or waiting for travelers eager to discover the banks of the River Ganges and see some of the most amazing sunrises in the country.
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