Top 8 India's Divine River Ghats Every Student Should Know
By Jasreet Kaur08, Feb 2024 01:51 PMjagranjosh.com
Divine River Ghats
India has numerous river ghats, where the beautiful currents meet spirituality. From Varanasi's ancient ghats to Kolkata's lively Durga Puja celebrations, here are the top divine river ghats of India that every student should know about!
Assi Ghat (Varanasi)
A peaceful ghat at the confluence of the Assi River and the Ganges is known for its spiritual ambience and the Assi Ghat Art Festival.
Dashashwamedh Ghat (Varanasi)
One of the oldest and busiest ghats, famous for the Ganga Aarti performed every evening, attracts devotees and tourists alike.
Har Ki Pauri (Haridwar)
A sacred ghat on the Ganges is believed to be the spot where Lord Vishnu left his footprint. Pilgrims gather here for the Ganga Aarti.
Rishikesh Ghats
Several ghats along the Ganges in Rishikesh offer a serene environment for meditation, yoga, and spiritual contemplation.
Panchavati Ghat (Nashik)
Situated on the banks of the Godavari River, it holds religious significance, and during the Kumbh Mela, millions of pilgrims take a holy dip here.
Manikarnika Ghat (Varanasi)
A prominent cremation ghat where Hindus believe that cremation brings liberation from the cycle of rebirth.
Babughat (Kolkata)
A historic ghat on the Hooghly River is where the famous Durga Puja immersion ceremony takes place amid celebrations.
Sangam Ghat (Allahabad)
The confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers attracts millions during the Kumbh Mela for a sacred dip in the holy waters.