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52 CHAPTER III.
in Central India. There are octagonal columns at each
end, and a very massive round pillar in the centre. The
three are surmounted by graceful balconies, and a three-
storied building lies at the back of these. Somewhat
curious are the two flights of steps, which starting from
the sides of the central column ascend to the tops of
the outer ones.
45. Ghosld Ghat.—This is surmounted by a build-
ing which is a worthy companion to the one mentioned
above. It was founded by one of the great Maratha
houses, the Ghonsla or Bhonsla family of Nagpur. At
the ends of building are massive fluted columns. Above,
a gallery with stone pillars runs the whole length of the
building. The flat front is somewhat relieved by a door-
way in the centre, which leads up by a flight of steps to
a temple within. This temple is somewhat peculiar in
being painted, this gives it a very gay appearance.
46. Ganesh Ghat.—An unimportant ghat. Next to
this is what might appropriately be called "Wood Ghat,''''
for vast quantities of wood are landed and stacked here,
and sold for consumption in the city. The buildings
above are in a peculiarly ruined condition.
47. Ram Ghat.—This is surmounted by an ochre-
coloured building, in which is a quaint collection of
idols associated with the worship of Vishnu, in his
incarnation as Ram.
48. Jardo Mandir Ghat.—This distinctive name w
not be very common, but is given on account j( mm
building which surmounts it.
49. Bdji Rao or Lakshman Bald Ghat.—Above this
is a large but very plain structure, built by Baji Rao,
one of the Mardtha Peshwas. The long and lofty front
of this pile of buildings is but partially relieved by a
great number of small windows. This house adjoins
the great Mosque of Aurangzeb.
in Central India. There are octagonal columns at each
end, and a very massive round pillar in the centre. The
three are surmounted by graceful balconies, and a three-
storied building lies at the back of these. Somewhat
curious are the two flights of steps, which starting from
the sides of the central column ascend to the tops of
the outer ones.
45. Ghosld Ghat.—This is surmounted by a build-
ing which is a worthy companion to the one mentioned
above. It was founded by one of the great Maratha
houses, the Ghonsla or Bhonsla family of Nagpur. At
the ends of building are massive fluted columns. Above,
a gallery with stone pillars runs the whole length of the
building. The flat front is somewhat relieved by a door-
way in the centre, which leads up by a flight of steps to
a temple within. This temple is somewhat peculiar in
being painted, this gives it a very gay appearance.
46. Ganesh Ghat.—An unimportant ghat. Next to
this is what might appropriately be called "Wood Ghat,''''
for vast quantities of wood are landed and stacked here,
and sold for consumption in the city. The buildings
above are in a peculiarly ruined condition.
47. Ram Ghat.—This is surmounted by an ochre-
coloured building, in which is a quaint collection of
idols associated with the worship of Vishnu, in his
incarnation as Ram.
48. Jardo Mandir Ghat.—This distinctive name w
not be very common, but is given on account j( mm
building which surmounts it.
49. Bdji Rao or Lakshman Bald Ghat.—Above this
is a large but very plain structure, built by Baji Rao,
one of the Mardtha Peshwas. The long and lofty front
of this pile of buildings is but partially relieved by a
great number of small windows. This house adjoins
the great Mosque of Aurangzeb.