ghat
architecture
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Bithoor
Ghat on the Ganges River, Bithoor, Uttar Pradesh, India.
A ghat is a broad flight of steps leading down to the bank of an Indian river, primarily used for bathing and accessing the water. The term can also refer to a level space at the top of these steps used for cremation, known as a burning ghat. Many significant cities in India, such as Varanasi, are built along the Ganges River, featuring numerous ghats that are central to religious and daily life. These structures are integral to the cultural landscape, particularly for Hindu rituals and pilgrimages.123
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