Ghazipur's Decades-Old Rose Water Tradition Thrives at Steamer Ghat

• Guru Charan Gaya Ram Perfume shop at Steamer Ghat, Ghazipur, UP, continues a decades-old tradition of making pure rose water.
• The process, managed by Shyam Keshari, involves hard work, patience, and traditional knowledge, passed down through generations.
• Making rose water is challenging, requiring a precise balance: 40 kg of rose petals and 40 kg of water yield only about 20 liters of rose water after distillation.
• The distillation process takes 7 to 9 hours over a slow flame, with careful temperature control to preserve the fragrance.
• Pure, chemical-free rose water is expensive due to the effort and time; 100 ml costs around 200 rupees, unlike cheaper, chemically-enhanced market alternatives.

Why It Matters: Ghazipur's traditional rose water, made with age-old methods, preserves purity and fragrance despite its labor-intensive process.