{"id":51,"date":"2026-02-17T08:22:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T08:22:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/?p=51"},"modified":"2026-02-17T08:22:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T08:22:58","slug":"varanasi-history-ghats-famous-places-aarti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/varanasi-history-ghats-famous-places-aarti\/","title":{"rendered":"Varanasi History &amp; Ghats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Varanasi is one of the world\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>oldest<\/strong>&nbsp;continuously inhabited cities and the spiritual heart of India, where history, ghats, temples and the Ganga aarti come together in a way you will not find anywhere else. If you are planning a trip in 2026, understanding Varanasi\u2019s history, its most famous ghats, how the aarti works and where tickets or payments are actually needed will help you design a richer, smoother itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/varanasi-history-ghats-famous-places-aarti\/#1_Varanasi_History_From_Kashi_to_Modern_City\" >1. Varanasi History: From Kashi to Modern City<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/varanasi-history-ghats-famous-places-aarti\/#11_Origins_and_ancient_references\" >1.1 Origins and ancient references<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/varanasi-history-ghats-famous-places-aarti\/#12_Medieval_and_early_modern_Varanasi\" >1.2 Medieval and early modern Varanasi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/varanasi-history-ghats-famous-places-aarti\/#13_Colonial_and_modern_transformation\" >1.3 Colonial and modern transformation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/varanasi-history-ghats-famous-places-aarti\/#2_Ghats_of_Varanasi_Names_Legends_and_Experiences\" >2. Ghats of Varanasi: Names, Legends and Experiences<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/varanasi-history-ghats-famous-places-aarti\/#21_Dashashwamedh_Ghat_%E2%80%93_the_ceremonial_heart\" >2.1 Dashashwamedh Ghat \u2013 the ceremonial heart<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/varanasi-history-ghats-famous-places-aarti\/#22_Assi_Ghat_%E2%80%93_Subah%E2%80%91e%E2%80%91Banaras_and_student_energy\" >2.2 Assi Ghat \u2013 Subah\u2011e\u2011Banaras and student energy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/varanasi-history-ghats-famous-places-aarti\/#23_Manikarnika_and_Harishchandra_%E2%80%93_cremation_ghats\" >2.3 Manikarnika and Harishchandra \u2013 cremation ghats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/varanasi-history-ghats-famous-places-aarti\/#24_Other_notable_ghats\" >2.4 Other notable ghats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/varanasi-history-ghats-famous-places-aarti\/#Key_Varanasi_Ghats_and_Their_Significance\" >Key Varanasi Ghats and Their Significance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/varanasi-history-ghats-famous-places-aarti\/#3_Famous_Places_in_and_Around_Varanasi\" >3. Famous Places in and Around Varanasi<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/varanasi-history-ghats-famous-places-aarti\/#31_Kashi_Vishwanath_Temple_Corridor\" >3.1 Kashi Vishwanath Temple &amp; Corridor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/varanasi-history-ghats-famous-places-aarti\/#32_Sarnath_%E2%80%93_Buddhas_first_sermon\" >3.2 Sarnath \u2013 Buddha\u2019s first sermon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/varanasi-history-ghats-famous-places-aarti\/#33_Other_temples_and_landmarks\" >3.3 Other temples and landmarks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/varanasi-history-ghats-famous-places-aarti\/#34_Old_lanes_food_and_markets\" >3.4 Old lanes, food and markets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/varanasi-history-ghats-famous-places-aarti\/#Popular_Sites_and_Suggested_Time_Allocation\" >Popular Sites and Suggested Time Allocation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/varanasi-history-ghats-famous-places-aarti\/#4_Ganga_Aarti_in_Varanasi_Timings_Formats_and_Best_Spots\" >4. Ganga Aarti in Varanasi: Timings, Formats and Best Spots<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/varanasi-history-ghats-famous-places-aarti\/#41_Dashashwamedh_Ghat_evening_aarti\" >4.1 Dashashwamedh Ghat evening aarti<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/varanasi-history-ghats-famous-places-aarti\/#42_Assi_Ghat_morning_evening_aarti\" >4.2 Assi Ghat: morning &amp; evening aarti<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/varanasi-history-ghats-famous-places-aarti\/#43_Aarti_etiquette_and_viewing_choices\" >4.3 Aarti etiquette and viewing choices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/varanasi-history-ghats-famous-places-aarti\/#Indicative_Aarti_Time_Windows_2026\" >Indicative Aarti Time Windows (2026)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/varanasi-history-ghats-famous-places-aarti\/#5_Tickets_Costs_and_What_You_Actually_Pay_For\" >5. Tickets, Costs and What You Actually Pay For<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/varanasi-history-ghats-famous-places-aarti\/#51_Entry_fees_and_free_experiences\" >5.1 Entry fees and free experiences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/varanasi-history-ghats-famous-places-aarti\/#52_Where_payments_or_%E2%80%9Ctickets%E2%80%9D_come_in\" >5.2 Where payments or \u201ctickets\u201d come in<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/varanasi-history-ghats-famous-places-aarti\/#Free_vs_Paid_Aspects_of_Varanasi_Experiences\" >Free vs Paid Aspects of Varanasi Experiences<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/varanasi-history-ghats-famous-places-aarti\/#6_Sample_2%E2%80%933_Day_Itinerary_for_2026\" >6. Sample 2\u20133 Day Itinerary for 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/varanasi-history-ghats-famous-places-aarti\/#Day_1_%E2%80%93_Ghats_Aarti_and_old_city\" >Day 1 \u2013 Ghats, Aarti and old city<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/varanasi-history-ghats-famous-places-aarti\/#Day_2_%E2%80%93_Temples_and_Sarnath\" >Day 2 \u2013 Temples and Sarnath<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/varanasi-history-ghats-famous-places-aarti\/#Day_3_%E2%80%93_Sunrise_boat_markets\" >Day 3 \u2013 Sunrise boat &amp; markets<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/varanasi-history-ghats-famous-places-aarti\/#7_Practical_Travel_Tips_for_Varanasi_in_2026\" >7. Practical Travel Tips for Varanasi in 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/varanasi-history-ghats-famous-places-aarti\/#Short_FAQs\" >Short FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-varanasi-history-from-kashi-to-modern-city\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Varanasi_History_From_Kashi_to_Modern_City\"><\/span>1. Varanasi History: From Kashi to Modern City<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Origins_and_ancient_references\"><\/span>1.1 Origins and ancient references<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Varanasi (Kashi\/Banaras) stands on the left bank of the Ganga in eastern Uttar Pradesh and is counted among Hinduism\u2019s seven holiest cities. Archaeological evidence from Rajghat and nearby mounds shows the city area was inhabited by at least the 9th century BCE, and some scholars point to settlements in the region from around 1800\u20131750 BCE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Classical texts like the Puranas and epics refer to Kashi as&nbsp;<strong>\u201cAvimukta Kshetra\u201d<\/strong>, the place never abandoned by Shiva, where dying is believed to grant liberation (moksha). Over centuries, Kashi grew as a centre of Sanskrit learning, philosophy and trade, attracting scholars, ascetics and merchants from across the subcontinent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Medieval_and_early_modern_Varanasi\"><\/span>1.2 Medieval and early modern Varanasi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the early medieval period, Varanasi flourished under various Hindu dynasties and regional rulers, who endowed temples and maths. The city experienced cycles of temple construction and destruction under different regimes, especially around the site of the Kashi Vishwanath temple, which became a symbol of Shaivite devotion and resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the 17th\u201318th centuries, under the patronage of the Kashi Naresh (local kings) and other Hindu rulers, the riverfront ghats and many shrines were rebuilt in stone and brick, giving much of the ghatscape its current architectural character. Palatial structures like Darbhanga Ghat, Chet Singh Ghat and Munshi Ghat date from this era, combining Rajput and regional styles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Colonial_and_modern_transformation\"><\/span>1.3 Colonial and modern transformation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under British rule, Varanasi (then Benares) became an important administrative and educational centre, with institutions such as Banaras Hindu University founded in the early 20th century. Post\u2011independence, the city expanded far beyond the old ghats and lanes, but the sacred core around the river and Kashi Vishwanath retained its religious centrality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recent projects such as the&nbsp;<strong>Kashi Vishwanath Corridor<\/strong>&nbsp;have further reshaped access between the temple and the river, creating broad plazas while preserving older shrines and lanes around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-ghats-of-varanasi-names-legends-and-experiences\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Ghats_of_Varanasi_Names_Legends_and_Experiences\"><\/span>2. Ghats of Varanasi: Names, Legends and Experiences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Varanasi\u2019s identity is inseparable from its ghats \u2013 stepped embankments leading into the Ganga \u2013 where pilgrims bathe, perform rituals, cremate their dead, and watch the river at sunrise and sunset. There are about 80\u201385 named ghats stretching over several kilometres, many built or rebuilt by regional kings, noble families and religious institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_Dashashwamedh_Ghat_%E2%80%93_the_ceremonial_heart\"><\/span>2.1 Dashashwamedh Ghat \u2013 the ceremonial heart<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dashashwamedh is the most iconic ghat, located near the old city and Kashi Vishwanath temple and known primarily for the&nbsp;<strong>evening Ganga aarti<\/strong>. Its name refers to a myth in which Brahma is said to have performed ten horse sacrifices (dash\u2011ashwamedha) here, sanctifying the spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, priests perform a choreographed aarti every evening with lamps, conch shells and incense, attracting large crowds of pilgrims and tourists who line the steps or watch from anchored boats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_Assi_Ghat_%E2%80%93_Subah%E2%80%91e%E2%80%91Banaras_and_student_energy\"><\/span>2.2 Assi Ghat \u2013 Subah\u2011e\u2011Banaras and student energy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assi Ghat marks the southern end of the main ghat stretch, near the confluence of the Assi stream with the Ganga. It is famous for the&nbsp;<strong>Subah\u2011e\u2011Banaras<\/strong>&nbsp;program which combines early morning aarti, Vedic chanting, yoga and classical music, especially popular with students and younger travellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assi also serves as a quieter base for homestays, caf\u00e9s and guesthouses compared to the denser old lanes around Dashashwamedh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23_Manikarnika_and_Harishchandra_%E2%80%93_cremation_ghats\"><\/span>2.3 Manikarnika and Harishchandra \u2013 cremation ghats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Manikarnika Ghat is the main cremation ghat, where funeral pyres burn around the clock and ashes are consigned to the river. Hindu belief holds that dying and being cremated here helps break the cycle of rebirth, making Manikarnika a central site in the city\u2019s spiritual geography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Harishchandra Ghat, another cremation ghat, is linked to the legend of King Harishchandra, who is said to have worked here at a cremation ground to uphold his vow of truthfulness. Visitors are expected to behave with extreme respect, avoid photography of funerals and keep distance from ritual spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24_Other_notable_ghats\"><\/span>2.4 Other notable ghats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kedar Ghat (linked to Kedareshwar temple, popular with South Indian pilgrims), Panchganga (mythic confluence of five rivers), Tulsi Ghat (associated with Tulsidas) and Shivala Ghat (built by Kashi Naresh Balwant Singh) each add their own stories and ritual uses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Varanasi_Ghats_and_Their_Significance\"><\/span>Key Varanasi Ghats and Their Significance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ghat<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Key features &amp; significance<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Dashashwamedh<\/td><td>Main evening Ganga aarti, central tourist hub, near Vishwanath Gali.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Assi<\/td><td>Subah\u2011e\u2011Banaras morning program, yoga, caf\u00e9s, student vibe.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manikarnika<\/td><td>Principal cremation ghat, associated with moksha and liberation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Harishchandra<\/td><td>Cremation ghat linked to legend of King Harishchandra.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kedar<\/td><td>Strong South Indian devotee presence, Kedareshwar temple steps away.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Panchganga<\/td><td>Mythical meeting of five rivers, old maths and shrines.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tulsi<\/td><td>Associated with saint Tulsidas; quieter, more residential stretch.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.yatradham.org\/ghats-of-varanasi\/\"><\/a>\u200b<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shivala<\/td><td>Historic ghat built by Kashi royalty, palatial backdrop.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-famous-places-in-and-around-varanasi\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Famous_Places_in_and_Around_Varanasi\"><\/span>3. Famous Places in and Around Varanasi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Varanasi is more than ghats; its temples, monasteries, museums and bazaars form a dense cultural network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"31_Kashi_Vishwanath_Temple_Corridor\"><\/span>3.1 Kashi Vishwanath Temple &amp; Corridor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Kashi Vishwanath Temple, dedicated to Shiva as Vishwanath (\u201cLord of the Universe\u201d), is the most important temple in the city and one of the twelve jyotirlingas. The&nbsp;<strong>Vishwanath Corridor<\/strong>&nbsp;project has created broad walkways and plazas connecting the temple directly to the Ganga ghats, making access easier while preserving many small shrines along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Darshan often involves security checks, queue management and restricted entry rules for bags and phones, so visitors should confirm current guidelines and timings before going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"32_Sarnath_%E2%80%93_Buddhas_first_sermon\"><\/span>3.2 Sarnath \u2013 Buddha\u2019s first sermon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About 10\u201312 km from the ghats lies&nbsp;<strong>Sarnath<\/strong>, where the Buddha delivered his first sermon after enlightenment. The site includes the Dhamek Stupa, ruins of ancient monasteries, modern temples from various Buddhist countries, and the Sarnath Archaeological Museum, which preserves important sculptures including the Lion Capital of Ashoka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Entry to the museum and some parts of the archaeological area carries a small ticket fee, with separate rates for Indian and foreign visitors.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelbaits.in\/best-places-of-visit-in-varanasi\/\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"33_Other_temples_and_landmarks\"><\/span>3.3 Other temples and landmarks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key places often included in one\u2011 or two\u2011day city tours:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 beloved for Hanuman worship and Tuesday\/Saturday crowds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Durga Temple (Durgakund)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 bright red shikhara temple, strong Shakti tradition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tulsi Manas Temple<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 site where Tulsidas is said to have composed the Ramcharitmanas; walls inscribed with verses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bharat Mata Temple<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 unusual temple with a carved relief map of India as the deity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nepali Temple (Kathwala Temple)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 wooden structure in Nepali style near Lalita Ghat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"34_Old_lanes_food_and_markets\"><\/span>3.4 Old lanes, food and markets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old quarters around Vishwanath Gali, Gowdolia, Chowk and Thatheri Bazaar are dense with shops selling puja items, Benarasi sarees, silk, brassware and street food. Kachori\u2011sabzi, jalebi, chaat, thandai and lassi are classic local tastes you can build into any walking itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Popular_Sites_and_Suggested_Time_Allocation\"><\/span>Popular Sites and Suggested Time Allocation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Site \/ Area<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Suggested time<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Kashi Vishwanath Temple + corridor<\/td><td>1.5\u20133 hours (depending on crowd)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dashashwamedh + adjacent ghats<\/td><td>2\u20133 hours (walk + evening aarti).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Assi Ghat (Subah\u2011e\u2011Banaras + breakfast)<\/td><td>2\u20133 hours.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sarnath (stupas + museum)<\/td><td>3\u20134 hours (half\u2011day).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Temple circuit (Sankat Mochan, Durga, Tulsi Manas, Bharat Mata)<\/td><td>Half\u2011day combined.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Old city lanes &amp; bazaar<\/td><td>2\u20133 hours strolling, shopping, street food.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-ganga-aarti-in-varanasi-timings-formats-and-best\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Ganga_Aarti_in_Varanasi_Timings_Formats_and_Best_Spots\"><\/span>4. Ganga Aarti in Varanasi: Timings, Formats and Best Spots<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"41_Dashashwamedh_Ghat_evening_aarti\"><\/span>4.1 Dashashwamedh Ghat evening aarti<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<strong>main Ganga aarti<\/strong>&nbsp;at Dashashwamedh Ghat is performed every evening, with priests on raised platforms offering lamps and incense to the river while chanting mantras. It usually begins shortly after sunset; exact start time shifts with the season: earlier in winter, later in summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recent schedules summarise it broadly as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winter (roughly October\u2013March): around 5:30\u20136:15 PM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summer (April\u2013June): around 7:00\u20137:45 PM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monsoon (July\u2013September): around 6:45\u20137:30 PM, adjusted for river conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organisers sometimes start slightly earlier or later based on sunset and festival requirements, so your hotel or local guide can confirm the specific time for your visit date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"42_Assi_Ghat_morning_evening_aarti\"><\/span>4.2 Assi Ghat: morning &amp; evening aarti<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assi Ghat hosts the&nbsp;<strong>Subah\u2011e\u2011Banaras<\/strong>&nbsp;program, a curated morning event that combines aarti, Vedic hymns, yoga sessions and classical music. Timings depend on sunrise but are typically between 4:30\u20136:00 AM: earlier in summer and a little later in winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is also an evening aarti at Assi, smaller than Dashashwamedh\u2019s but more relaxed, making it attractive to those who want a devotional experience with slightly fewer crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"43_Aarti_etiquette_and_viewing_choices\"><\/span>4.3 Aarti etiquette and viewing choices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Arrive\u00a0<strong>at least 45\u201360 minutes early<\/strong>\u00a0for Dashashwamedh aarti in high season or on weekends to get a good spot on the steps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep bags small and avoid pushing; follow marshals\u2019 directions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Refrain from loud conversation or shining bright lights directly at the priests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At Assi, you can often combine aarti with chai, breakfast or light snacks in nearby caf\u00e9s after the program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indicative_Aarti_Time_Windows_2026\"><\/span>Indicative Aarti Time Windows (2026)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Month<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Assi morning (Subah\u2011e\u2011Banaras)<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Dashashwamedh evening aarti<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>January<\/td><td>~6:00 AM start<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mathuravrindavanpackage.com\/blog\/varanasi-ganga-aarti-timings-table-ghats\/\"><\/a>\u200b<\/td><td>~5:30\u20136:00 PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>March<\/td><td>~5:30 AM<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mathuravrindavanpackage.com\/blog\/varanasi-ganga-aarti-timings-table-ghats\/\"><\/a>\u200b<\/td><td>~6:15\u20136:45 PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>May<\/td><td>~4:30\u20134:45 AM<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mathuravrindavanpackage.com\/blog\/varanasi-ganga-aarti-timings-table-ghats\/\"><\/a>\u200b<\/td><td>~7:00 PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>July<\/td><td>~4:45\u20135:00 AM<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mathuravrindavanpackage.com\/blog\/varanasi-ganga-aarti-timings-table-ghats\/\"><\/a>\u200b<\/td><td>~7:00 PM (monsoon)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kashitaxi.in\/en\/city\/varanasi\/activities\/ganga-aarti-timing-varanasi-2025\"><\/a>\u200b<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>October<\/td><td>~5:30 AM<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mathuravrindavanpackage.com\/blog\/varanasi-ganga-aarti-timings-table-ghats\/\"><\/a>\u200b<\/td><td>~5:45\u20136:15 PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>November<\/td><td>~5:45\u20136:00 AM<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mathuravrindavanpackage.com\/blog\/varanasi-ganga-aarti-timings-table-ghats\/\"><\/a>\u200b<\/td><td>~5:30\u20135:45 PM<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dev Deepawali (Kartik Purnima, often in November) is a special case when the ghats are lit with thousands of diyas and aarti celebrations are extended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-tickets-costs-and-what-you-actually-pay-for\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Tickets_Costs_and_What_You_Actually_Pay_For\"><\/span>5. Tickets, Costs and What You Actually Pay For<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"51_Entry_fees_and_free_experiences\"><\/span>5.1 Entry fees and free experiences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Visiting ghats and walking along the river<\/strong>: completely free; ghats are public spaces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Watching Ganga aarti from the ghats<\/strong>: also free; there is no official ticket to simply sit or stand on the steps, though policemen and volunteers may regulate crowd flow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Temple entry<\/strong>: most temples (including Kashi Vishwanath) have no \u201centry ticket\u201d but do have security checks and in some cases paid cloakroom facilities or special darshan queues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"52_Where_payments_or_%E2%80%9Ctickets%E2%80%9D_come_in\"><\/span>5.2 Where payments or \u201ctickets\u201d come in<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You usually pay for&nbsp;<strong>services around<\/strong>&nbsp;the main experiences rather than the experiences themselves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Boats<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Sunrise, sunset and aarti\u2011viewing boat rides charge per seat or per boat; rates vary by season, boat type and negotiation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Guided tours<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Heritage walks, food trails, photography tours and Sarnath excursions through agencies or online platforms like Viator, GetYourGuide etc. are paid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Museum\/archaeological sites<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Sarnath museum and some monuments have fixed government entry fees for Indian and foreign visitors.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelbaits.in\/best-places-of-visit-in-varanasi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Premium aarti viewing<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Some hotels or operators offer rooftop\/balcony or reserved\u2011platform viewing for a fee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because exact rupee amounts change, it\u2019s better to indicate that a traveller should check current rates locally or on booking portals for specific dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_vs_Paid_Aspects_of_Varanasi_Experiences\"><\/span>Free vs Paid Aspects of Varanasi Experiences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Activity \/ Service<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free or paid?<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Access to ghats, walking along river<\/td><td>Free (public space).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Watching Ganga aarti from steps<\/td><td>Free (no official ticket), subject to crowd control.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Basic darshan at Kashi Vishwanath<\/td><td>Free (offerings\/donations voluntary; special queues may have charges).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Boat rides (sunrise\/sunset\/aarti)<\/td><td>Paid per seat\/boat via local boatmen or online booking.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Guided city\/food\/heritage tours<\/td><td>Paid, through agencies or apps.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sarnath museum &amp; archaeological park<\/td><td>Paid, small fixed entry fee tiers.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelbaits.in\/best-places-of-visit-in-varanasi\/\"><\/a>\u200b<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rooftop\/balcony aarti packages<\/td><td>Paid premium experience via hotels\/tour operators.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-sample-23-day-itinerary-for-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Sample_2%E2%80%933_Day_Itinerary_for_2026\"><\/span>6. Sample 2\u20133 Day Itinerary for 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_1_%E2%80%93_Ghats_Aarti_and_old_city\"><\/span>Day 1 \u2013 Ghats, Aarti and old city<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Early afternoon: Check in, rest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Late afternoon: Walk from Assi towards Dashashwamedh, exploring intermediate ghats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evening: Watch\u00a0<strong>Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh<\/strong>\u00a0from the steps or a booked boat seat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Night: Walk back through Vishwanath Gali and old lanes, try local chaat or sweets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_2_%E2%80%93_Temples_and_Sarnath\"><\/span>Day 2 \u2013 Temples and Sarnath<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Morning:\u00a0<strong>Kashi Vishwanath Temple<\/strong>\u00a0darshan and corridor; then Durga, Sankat Mochan and Tulsi Manas temples.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Afternoon: Drive to\u00a0<strong>Sarnath<\/strong>\u00a0for stupas and museum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evening: Return to Assi for a gentler aarti or caf\u00e9 time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_3_%E2%80%93_Sunrise_boat_markets\"><\/span>Day 3 \u2013 Sunrise boat &amp; markets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Early morning:\u00a0<strong>Sunrise boat ride<\/strong>\u00a0from Assi or Dashashwamedh, watching ghats come to life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Late morning: Shopping for Banarasi sarees, brass and handicrafts; food trail in Chowk\/Gowdolia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Afternoon\/evening: Buffer for any missed sites or extra aarti view.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-practical-travel-tips-for-varanasi-in-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Practical_Travel_Tips_for_Varanasi_in_2026\"><\/span>7. Practical Travel Tips for Varanasi in 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best time to visit:<\/strong>\u00a0October to March offers pleasant weather and clearer views; summer can be very hot and humid, monsoon sometimes brings high river levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to stay:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ghat\u2011side\/old city for those who want to be steps away from the river and aarti.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assi area for a mix of calm, caf\u00e9s and easy ghat access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cantonment or newer parts of the city for wider roads, hotels with more parking and easier airport connectivity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transport:<\/strong>\u00a0Tuk\u2011tuks, e\u2011rickshaws and cycle\u2011rickshaws dominate inner areas; taxis and app\u2011cabs connect station\/airport and Sarnath.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Culture &amp; etiquette:<\/strong>\u00a0Dress modestly, remove shoes before entering temples, don\u2019t photograph cremations, and ask permission before close\u2011up photos of sadhus or locals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"short-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Short_FAQs\"><\/span>Short FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is there a ticket to watch Ganga aarti in Varanasi?<\/strong><br>No, watching the aarti from the ghats at Dashashwamedh or Assi is free; you only pay if you book a boat or premium viewing platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Which ghat is best for first\u2011time visitors?<\/strong><br>Most first\u2011time visitors pair Dashashwamedh (for the main evening aarti) with Assi (for sunrise and Subah\u2011e\u2011Banaras), then add a respectful walk near Manikarnika to understand the city\u2019s ritual life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why is Varanasi called the oldest living city?<\/strong><br>Archaeological and textual evidence show habitation going back at least to the early first millennium BCE, while religious tradition sees Kashi as eternally sacred and never abandoned by Shiva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This expanded structure gives you ample material to build a detailed 3000\u2011word article on \u201cVaranasi History &amp; Ghats: Famous Places, Aarti &amp; Tickets\u201d with clear sections, four tables and updated 2026\u2011relevant details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You may also like&nbsp;<\/strong>:&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/\">Travel Agent in Agra<\/a><\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/\">Best Travel Agent in Agra<\/a><\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/\">Tour Planner in Agra<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Follow Us On<\/strong>&nbsp;:&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BlueRoads\/\">Facebook<\/a><\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/BlueRoadsOfficial\">Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Varanasi is one of the world\u2019s&nbsp;oldest&nbsp;continuously inhabited cities and the spiritual heart of India, where history, ghats, temples and the Ganga aarti come together in a way you will not find anywhere else. 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