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Bhonsle Ghat, built in the 18th century by the Maratha rulers of Nagpur, is a place of silent devotion and architectural grace. Named after the Bhonsle family, it reflects their spiritual patronage and contribution to Kashi’s sacred landscape. The Bhonsale kings were not just patrons of power, but also of faith. They built this ghat with stone from Mirzapur, carefully carved with motifs and shrines. The architecture carries hints of Maratha and Rajput influences — arched balconies, pillared halls, and a quiet strength in its symmetry.

Formerly known as the Nageshwar ghat, this ghat has a statue of a coiled Naga and has been historically associated with the worship of the Nagas or snake-gods. It has a huge palace and a Laxminarayan temple, constructed by the Bhonsale rulers in 1795.

Today, the ghat is quieter, often overlooked by passersby. But if you stand still, you can feel the past — not as noise, but as a hum beneath the stone. And though the kings are gone, their quiet faith still lingers in the stone.