Vishram Ghat

Vishram Ghat is the principal ghat on the Yamuna River in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, located in the heart of the old city. Revered as the spot where Lord Krishna is believed to have rested after slaying Kansa, it is the central ghat among the 25 ghats of Mathura. Lined with temples and shrines, it is known for its daily Yamuna aarti, ritual bathing, and boat rides, serving as the starting and ending point of the traditional Braj Parikrama pilgrimage.

Visitors can expect a wide stone-stepped ghat descending to the Yamuna River, lined with small temples, shrines and pavilions. The riverfront is active with pilgrims taking ritual dips, priests performing puja, and boats offering short rides on the Yamuna. Evenings feature the Yamuna Maha Aarti with oil lamps, chanting and crowds gathered on the steps. The surrounding area has narrow lanes, shops selling offerings and souvenirs, and views of other ghats along the river.

Traditionally believed to be the place where Lord Krishna rested (vishram) after defeating his maternal uncle Kansa, the ruler of Mathura. The ghat is an ancient riverfront settlement on the Yamuna and has been renovated and maintained by various rulers over centuries. It is regarded as the central ghat of Mathura's historic 25-ghat riverfront.

Highly sacred for Hindus as a Yamuna bathing ghat and place of worship of Goddess Yamuna. Daily aarti, ritual bathing, pind daan and parikrama rituals are performed here. It is the focal point for festivals such as Janmashtami, Kartik Purnima and Yamuna Chhath, and marks the beginning and end of the Braj Parikrama pilgrimage circuit.