The Varanasi Heritage Dossier/Nepali Ghat
Detailed description of each heritage Site - Mir Ghat to Bajirao Ghat
Location
edit25º 18.578’ North and 83º 00.671’ East (Phuta Ghat, upper part).
Exact location on a map
editPhuta and Nepali Ghats
Area
edit0.066 ha
Historical/cultural/natural significance
editNepali Ghat represents the southern part of the Lalita Ghat, which was made pucca in 1902 by Nanhi Babu, under the patronage of the king of Nepal.
Present state of conservation
editExcept for the temple and shrine trusts directly taking care of their properties, there are no specific action plans, programmes, or strategies for conserving and preserving the ghats. The trusts maintain their properties according to their own perspectives without specific plans.
Specific measures being taken for conserving the specific property
editIt is expected that by the support of active people participation, awareness to save the age-old rich heritage, and development under the Master Plan (and its judiciary control) the ghat heritage will be protected and conserved for the better befit to the society.
Ownership
editThe temple and shrine related properties along the ghat are owned by the respective trusts; the houses and other properties by the inhabitants; and the ghat area is owned by the Municipal Corporation.