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"The sun does not shine there, nor do the moon and the stars, nor do lightnings shine and much less fire.
All the lights of the world cannot be compared even to a ray of the inner light of the Self.
Merge yourself in this light of lights and enjoy the supreme Deepavali."
(from the writings of Swami Sivananda Saraswati - Hindu spiritual teacher, 1887–1963)
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This is a picture of Jain ghat in Varanasi (Benaras) shot during Dev Diwali.
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Varanasi - Jain Ghat
Two friends enjoying the rising sun,
idle ...
A woman carrying food up the steps,
busy ... as always ...
What would India be without women ?
Let's celebrate her on Woman's Day !
Jain Ghat: Before 1931 AD, the Jain Ghat of Varanasi was a part of Vaccharaja Ghat. Later Jain community made a 'pucca' (concrete) ghat and named it as Jain Ghat. Hence, Jain Ghat can be termed as affiliated ghat with Vaccharaja Ghat. The Jain Ghat holds special importance for the Jain community of India and Varanasi in particular. 7th Jain Tirthankara Suparshvanatha of Shvetambara sect was believed to be born in the neighbourhood of Vaccharaja Ghat and a temple commemorating the Thirthankara was also there.
Babu Shekhar Chanda made it 'pucca' in 1931.
Jain Ghat: Before 1931 AD, the Jain Ghat of Varanasi was a part of Vaccharaja Ghat. Later Jain community made a 'pucca' (concrete) ghat and named it as Jain Ghat. Hence, Jain Ghat can be termed as affiliated ghat with Vaccharaja Ghat. The Jain Ghat holds special importance for the Jain community of India and Varanasi in particular. 7th Jain Tirthankara Suparshvanatha of Shvetambara sect was believed to be born in the neighbourhood of Vaccharaja Ghat and a temple commemorating the Thirthankara was also there. Babu Shekhar Chanda made it 'pucca' in 1931.
Jain Ghat at Varanasi. The swastica is sacred in Hinduism and represent luck and prosperity.
Early morning at the Ganges, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India March 2018
Jain Ghat
'Amalgamation of Jains and Mallahas (aboriginal Benarasi boatsmen) habitats.'
Before 1931 Jain ghat was the part of Vaccharaja ghat. Later Jain community made a pucca ghat and named it as Jain ghat. On the southern end Jain communities take bath and perform their regular activities, but on the northern end Mallaha (boatman) families are giving it a different look.
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