Free Rides Offered by Varanasi Boatmen on Jan 22 to Mark Ram Temple Consecration in Ayodhya

Varanasi: The boatmen who ply boats for pilgrims and tourists in the Ganga river in Varanasi have decided to provide free rides at all the 84 Ganga ghats of the holy city on January 22 to mark the Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya.

The Maa Ganga Nishad Raj Seva Trust, which comprises boatmen, has taken this decision as they believe that during Lord Ram’s exile, Nishad Raj had helped Lord Shri Ram, Lakshman and Maa Sita cross the river in his boat without charging any fee.

So, the boatmen of Varanasi will offer free boat rides to people going from one side of the Ganga to the other at all the 84 ghats.

They have also decided to take out a procession from Raj Ghat to Nishadraj Ghat in Varanasi on that day.