8 places to discover
Brahma Ghat is one of the most sacred and prominent ghats located on the banks of Pushkar Lake in Rajasthan. Dedicated to Lord Brahma, it is believed to be the spot where the creator god performed a yagna (fire ritual) centuries ago. The ghat serves as a central hub for religious ceremonies, holy bathing rituals, and spiritual gatherings, attracting pilgrims and visitors seeking divine ambiance.
The Dharapuram Amaravathi River Ghats are stepped riverbanks along the Amaravathi River, a tributary of the Kaveri, flowing through Dharapuram town in Tiruppur District, Tamil Nadu. The ghats are used for ritual bathing, daily ablutions and religious observances, closely associated with nearby temples such as Agastheeswarar Temple. They offer a calm riverside setting reflecting the town's historic identity as Virata Nagaram.
Jampanna Vagu is a sacred tributary of the Godavari River located in Medaram village, Mulugu district, Telangana. Named after Jampanna, son of tribal goddess Sammakka who died fighting the Kakatiyan Army in its waters, the stream is renowned for its distinctive red-colored water attributed to soil composition. It serves as a major pilgrimage site during the biennial Sammakka Saralamma Jatara, where millions of devotees take holy dips seeking spiritual purification and divine blessings.
Nemawar Narmada Ghat is a sacred riverfront on the north bank of the Narmada River at Nemawar town in Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. Located at the symbolic Nabhi Sthan, considered the centre of India, the ghat is a key stop on the Narmada Parikrama pilgrimage. It is known for holy bathing, evening aarti, and its proximity to the 10th-century Siddhanath Temple, attracting pilgrims and visitors year-round.
Rajapur Ganga is a sacred natural spring complex located in Unhale village near Rajapur, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It features 14 basalt kunds that mysteriously fill with warm water approximately once every two to three years, typically during summer months, before disappearing again. The site is considered geologically unique due to its unpredictable flow and varying water temperatures across adjacent tanks. It holds significant religious importance as a tirthasthan believed to be as holy as the original River Ganga.
Tapt Kund is a natural hot water spring located just below the Badrinath Temple in Uttarakhand. It is believed to be the abode of Lord Agni and is considered sacred by Hindu pilgrims. The thermal springs maintain a warm temperature year-round and are used for ritual bathing before entering the temple. The site holds significant mythological importance and is associated with healing properties.
Tigri Ganga Ghat is a prominent riverbank pilgrimage site on the western bank of the Ganges River at Tigri village in Amroha district, Uttar Pradesh. It is known as a sacred bathing ghat where devotees gather for holy dips, especially during Kartik Purnima. The ghat features stepped embankments, open river views and temporary fair grounds during festivals, serving as an important religious and cultural gathering place in western Uttar Pradesh.
Triveni Sangam in Bigod is a revered Hindu pilgrimage site located at the confluence of three rivers: Banas, Berach (Bedach), and Menal (Menali). Situated approximately 40 kilometers from Bhilwara city in Mandalgarh tehsil, this sacred river junction features a Shiva temple on its banks. The site attracts devotees who perform rituals, offer prayers, and take holy dips, particularly during auspicious occasions like Kartik Purnima and the month of Sawan.