Ganga Aditya

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Timings

Devotees can visit here throughout the day.

Kashi Khand states that Lord Surya positioned himself at a particular place in Kashi so as to worship Holy river Ganges.

It is believed that even today Lord Surya is residing at the above place reciting Stotras of Ganges and blessing his devotees. The form of Surya at the Ghat of Ganges came to be known as Ganga Aditya.

A staunch devotee, who worships Ganga Aditya will never face any mishap and will never be cheated by anyone. (Kashi Khand, Chapter 51).

How to reach ?

Address:

Ganga Aditya is located at No. 1/68, below Nepali Mandir, Lalita Ghat. The deity is situated in a room covered with iron grill and facing the river Ganges. - 221001

City:

Varanasi

State:

Uttar Pradesh