Kangan Ghat, also known as Gurudwara Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ghat or Chimney Ghat, is a serene and historically significant riverside ghat located on the banks of the holy Ganges River in Patna, Bihar. It is closely associated with Sikh history and the famous Takht Sri Patna Sahib. The ghat offers peaceful river views, morning…
Nimtala Ghat, also known as Nimtala Cremation Ghat or Nimtala Burning Ghat, is one of the oldest and most significant cremation grounds in Kolkata. Located on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, it holds deep religious and historical importance. Like Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi, Nimtala Ghat is believed to be a sacred place where…
India’s famous temples are not merely places where people stop for a quick prayer. A temple journey may involve waking before sunrise, standing in a long darshan queue, climbing a mountain path, following strict entry rules and travelling hundreds of kilometres with family members. Without proper planning, an important pilgrimage can become physically exhausting. Visitor…
Barari Ghat is one of the most prominent and vibrant ghats on the banks of the holy Ganges River in Bhagalpur, Bihar. It is widely known as a major centre for Chhath Puja celebrations, where thousands of devotees gather every year to offer Arghya to the Sun God. The ghat is also popular for daily…
Gomti Ghat (also known as Gomati Sangam Ghat) is one of the most sacred and picturesque riverfront ghats in Dwarka, Gujarat. Located on the banks of the holy Gomti River, where it merges with the Arabian Sea, the ghat holds immense religious importance in Hindu mythology. It is a serene spot for holy dips, rituals,…
Ambrai Ghat (also known as Manjhi Ghat or Hanuman Ghat) is one of the most picturesque and serene lakeside ghats in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Nestled on the eastern banks of the iconic Lake Pichola, it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the City Palace, Lake Palace (Taj Lake Palace), Jag Mandir, and the Aravalli Hills. Built in…
Triveni Ghat is one of the most sacred and vibrant ghats in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. Nestled on the banks of the holy Ganges, it is revered as the confluence (Triveni Sangam) of three rivers — the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati. This spiritually charged spot attracts thousands of pilgrims and tourists daily for holy dips,…
Sangam Ghat, also known as Triveni Sangam Ghat, is one of the most sacred and revered pilgrimage sites in India. Located in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh, it is the holy confluence of three rivers — the Ganga, the Yamuna, and the invisible Saraswati. This grand Triveni Sangam is considered one of the holiest places…
Chhath Ghat is one of the most important and vibrant river ghats in Patna, Bihar. It is especially famous as a major venue for the grand Chhath Puja festival, one of the most significant festivals of Bihar and Jharkhand. Dedicated to Lord Surya (Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya, the ghat transforms into a sea of…
Gau Ghat (also known as Gaushala Ghat) is a sacred and peaceful riverfront ghat located on the banks of the holy Ganga River in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. It holds special religious significance as a place where devotees come to perform rituals to absolve the sin of killing a cow (Gau = Cow). The ghat is also…