The explosion Attack occurred Coming_to_be at Sheetla Ghat , adjacent to the main Dashashwamedh Ghat , where the sunset `` aarti '' , the evening prayer ritual Social_event to the holy river , Ganges had commenced Process_start , on these stone steps leading to it , where thousands of worshipers and tourists had gathered Come_together .

Sitala Ghat is the southern extension of the Dashashwamedh Ghat , and its stone steps lead to Sitala Mata Temple .