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Tulsi Ghat

8 story sections21 min 04 s in all
History & cultureBY TELLBY

Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation2:36

    Welcome to Tulsi Ghat, a deeply sacred site located along the ancient riverfront steps of Varanasi, India. This revered location stands as a profound meeting point where the timeless waters of the Ganges River intersect with…

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  2. 2Section 13:00

    Long before this historic riverfront location became globally recognized as Tulsi Ghat, it was known throughout the Indian subcontinent as Lolark Ghat. To truly comprehend the layer upon layer of spiritual history embedded within…

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  3. 3Section 22:48

    The name Tulsi Ghat stands as an enduring tribute to Saint Tulsidas, one of the most revered devotional poets and spiritual figures in Indian literary history. During the medieval era, Tulsidas chose this specific ghat along the…

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  4. 4Section 32:48

    Situated on the elevated terraces of Tulsi Ghat stands the historic Hanuman Temple, a sacred sanctuary closely intertwined with the living legacy of Saint Tulsidas. For centuries, this temple served not only as a vibrant place of…

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  5. 5Section 42:42

    Standing prominently along the river's edge at Tulsi Ghat is a highly sacred Kadamba tree whose branches extend gracefully over the flowing Ganges. This tree is far more than a natural landmark; it serves as the focal point for…

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  6. 6Section 52:44

    As you walk along the expansive stone steps of Tulsi Ghat, you are experiencing a masterpiece of traditional vernacular architecture designed to harmoniously unite human community with the natural water body. Like many historic…

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  7. 7Section 62:40

    Throughout its long history, Tulsi Ghat has undergone various phases of restoration to maintain its structural integrity against the powerful forces of the Ganges River. The most influential moment in the modern architectural…

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  8. 8Closing1:46

    This concludes our audio guide tour of the sacred Tulsi Ghat. As we reflect upon our journey today, we see that Tulsi Ghat stands as an extraordinary crossroads where literary devotion, mythological reenactments, and riverfront…

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What is Tulsi Ghat?

Tulsi Ghat is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Total length21 min 04 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates25.2887, 83.0065
Last updated

Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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