The Varanasi Heritage Dossier/Pande Ghat

Detailed description of each heritage Site - Chauki Ghat to Chausatthi Ghat

Khori, Pandey and Sarveshvara Ghats

Location

25º 18.207’ North and 83º 00.519’ East (Sarveshvara temple)

Exact location on a map

Khori – Pande and Sarveshvara Ghats

Area

0.126 ha

Historical/cultural/natural significance

Babua Pande Ghat is the southern part of the Sarveshvara Ghat. In its vicinity lies the old water-front site of Prabhasa Tirtha, but presently the rituals on the name of Prabhasa Turth are performed near the Raja Ghat. The scene of this ghat has been dominated prominently by the Dhobis (washermen) so much that Motichand (1985) has described it as Dhobi Ghat. The landmark at this ghat is the wrestling place (no. D 24/ 17-19 and D 25/24) opened by Babua Pande.

Present state of conservation

Except for the temple 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 perspectives without specific plans.

Specific measures being taken for conserving the specific property

It is expected that by supporting 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

The temple-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.