Dashashwamedh Ghat

Dashashwamedh Ghat is Varanasi's most vibrant and sacred ghat — the site where Lord Brahma performed ten Ashwamedha yajnas (horse sacrifices). The nightly Ganga Aarti here — performed by five priests with towering brass lamps, conch shells, and Vedic chanting at sunset — is India's most spectacular riverside ritual. Arrive 30 minutes early to secure a spot. Boat rides offer the best Aarti view. A top Varanasi sightseeing and spiritual experience. Free entry.