Kashi’s Ghats begin attracting devout Hindus and visitors even before dawn. Some of them come to offer prayers or practise Yoga, but others come to see the pinks and yellows of sunrise reflected on the Ganga. In the words of a local restaurateur, “at sunrise the Ganga appears as if she’s donning a pink sari before going to see Lord Vishwanath [Shiva]”.  

Often the congregation is international. Needless to say, Kashi’s Ghats apparently boast representations from every corner of the subcontinent. Can Nepal be an exception? Definitely not. A Nepali Ghat with a little Pashupatinath temple is situated in the heart of Kashi. 

After a long walk from Assi Ghat, past at least two dozen Ghats, you can reach Lalita Ghat, famous for its little temple of Lalita-Gauri. The Nepali temple stands nearby, right at the entrance to the magnificent Kashi Vishwanath temple premises.