Scindia Ghat

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Scindia Ghat also known as Shinde Ghat borders Manikarnika to the north, with its Shiva temple lying partially submerged in the river as a result of excessive weight of the ghat’s construction about 150 years ago. Above the ghat, several of Kashi’s most influential shrines are located within the tight maze of alleys of Siddha Kshetra (Field of Fulfillment). According to tradition, Agni, the Hindu God of Fire was born here. Hindu devotees propitiate at this place Vireshwara, the Lord of all heroes, for a son.

The tilted Shiva temple lying partially submerged in the river is the thing that strikes you first up. It slid into the river as a result of the sheer weight of its construction around 150 years ago. One of the most picturesque ghats, the area around houses some of the most venerated shrines hidden in the tight maze of lanes known as Kshetra or the 'Field of Fulfillment'. Vireshvara, the Lord of all Heroes, is especially propitiated by those desiring a son. In Hindu mythology the Lord of Fire - Agni, was supposed to have been born here.

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