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| Chet Singh Ghat
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Outdoor Architecture
Outdoor architecture
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Vârânasî (India)
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It is a historical fortified ghat. The place has witnessed a fierce battle between the troops of Warren Hastings and Chet Singh in 1781. A.D. The fort and ghat has been taken from British by Maharaja Prabhu Narayan Singh in the later half of 19th century. Originally this Ghat was know at "Khirki Ghat"; Now it has four parts known as Cheta Singh, Niranjani, Nirrvani and Shivala.
The ghat has three Shiva Temple belonging to 18th century. Till first half 20th centurry, it was culturally quit important. The famous Budhwa Mangal festival which was celebrated for seven days had been organised here. Due to sharp current of Ganga people avoid bathing here. This ghat has been rejuvenated by state governement in 1958.
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