Gandhi Ghat

Gandhi Ghat is a prominent riverfront ghat on the Ganges in Patna, Bihar, located on Ashok Rajpath near NIT Patna. It is known as the site where the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi were immersed in 1948 and as a venue for the regular Ganga Aarti. The stepped ghat offers river views, boat rides and a gathering place for rituals and evening leisure.

Visitors can expect a stepped riverfront ghat descending to the Ganges with open views of the river, boats moored along the bank and a paved promenade area. The setting includes seating areas, a platform for Ganga Aarti, and views of the river at sunrise and sunset. Visitors can observe devotional rituals, take short boat rides, photograph the riverfront and explore the surrounding Ashok Rajpath area.

Gandhi Ghat is historically noted as the place where the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi were immersed in the Ganges in 1948 following his assassination. The ghat on Ashok Rajpath has since been maintained as a memorial riverfront associated with his memory.

The ghat is a cultural and religious gathering place for Ganga Aarti held in the evenings, especially on weekends, and for rituals during Chhath Puja and other festivals. It serves as a centre for devotional activities, community gatherings and riverfront leisure for residents and visitors.