Pind Daan At Dashashwamedh Ghat Varanasi India
Dasaswamedh Ghat
Dashashwamedh Ghat is one of the most important Ghats of Varanasi. Dashashwamedh accurately means the Ghat of ten sacrificed horses.
Why The Name Dashashwamedh?
According to legends ten horses were sacrificed by Lord Brahma to allow Lord Shiva to return from a period of expulsion. In spite of the fact that Dashashwamedh is one of the oldest Ghats of Varanasi.
Large number of Sadhus can be seen performing religious performances on this Ghat. Devotees must not miss the opportunity of visiting the Dashashwamedh Ghat in the evening after Aarti. Devotees usually prefer ghats for shradh/ pind daan, which are in Varanasi. So, Dashashwamedh Ghat is one of the best ghats for pind daan in Varanasi/Kashi.
Location Of Dashashwamedh Ghat In Varanasi
Dasaswamedh Ghat is near Godowlia Market and Manikarnika Ghat ghat in Varanasi on the Ganges River. It is located close to Vishwanath Temple and is probably the most impressive ghat well known for Ganga Arti in Varanasi.
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Why Pind Daan Or Death Rituals In Dashahswamedh Ghat?
It is believed that in ancient times many sacrifices gave been organized by Lords themselves at Dashashwamedh Ghat. So, this ghat has become sacred and who comes in contact with this ghat rests in abode of Gods. This ghat is ancient ghat especially for pind daan. Devotees are usually visiting here for many years for the welfare of their family. Mainly devotees perform shradh for their forefather or ancestors of their family.
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Why To Take Bath In Ganges At Dashashwamedh?
Usually we can see here the devotees who visit here take bath in this ghat. We all have heard that before any pooja we have to take bath. Taking bath is a symbolic ritual in Hindu Religion as in ancient times the only way of purification was bathing in water-bodies like river. So, bath is also means that our bad feeling wash out and we can start it with pure heart.
Many purohits are present here for the pind daan for devotees, now it’s common to see different kinds of pandits or purohits on the ghat. Sometimes it is easy to find pandits and purohits on the ghats now days. Pinddaan.
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