Bhadaini Ghat

It is the site of the ancient Bhadaini Tirtha. Devotees believe that a holy dip here, especially during the auspicious month of Kartik, cleanses one of sins. The ghat is associated with the Sun God (Surya). It is located near the famous Lolark Kund where thousands of pilgrims gather for a holy bath during the Lolark Shasthi festival. The ghat got its name from Bhadaini village and hold importance to city as it has one of the pumping stations of Varanasi. The Ghat finds mention in Gahadavala inscriptions. What makes ghats like Bahadur special is their role in the city's daily rhythm. While tourists flock to Dashashwamedh and Assi, ghats like Bahadur are where Varanasi's working class — boatmen, washermen, priests, and shopkeepers — begin and end their days. The morning arghya (water offering to the sun), the evening aarti by local families, the children playing cricket on the steps during low water — these are the unscripted moments that make Varanasi alive.