Scindia Ghat
सिंधिया घाट
A ghat right next to Manikarnika. A Shiva temple here has sunk so far into the ground that half of it is submerged in the river, making it a Varanasi icon.
Scindia Ghat lies north of the Manikarnika cremation ghat. The Scindia royal family of Gwalior built it in the 19th century. Its best-known feature is a leaning Shiva temple. Legend says its foundations gave way under the weight of the steps, so half the temple sits in the Ganges. During the monsoon, almost all of it is submerged, with only the spire showing. Above the ghat is a maze of old-city lanes with many small shrines. It is a 2-3 minute walk along the river from Manikarnika. The best time for photos is early morning, when you pass by boat.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Manikarnika Ghat
- Nepali Temple at Lalita Ghat
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Man Mandir Ghat & Jantar Mantar
- Panchganga Ghat & Alamgir Mosque
- Dashashwamedh Ghat
- Kaal Bhairav Temple
- Godowlia & Vishwanath Gali