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Chet Singh Ghat is a historic riverfront ghat on the Ganges in southern Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, near Shivala. Dominated by the 18th-century Chet Singh Fort rising above the river steps, it is known for its fortified palace architecture and battlements. The ghat is notable for its association with the 1781 confrontation between Maharaja Chet Singh and Warren Hastings and offers views of the Ganges and the continuous stretch of Varanasi ghats.
Kalpi Yamuna Ghats are a series of historic riverfront steps along the Yamuna River at Kalpi town in Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh. Located in the Bundelkhand region, the ghats serve as the town's principal religious and social waterfront. They are known for ritual bathing, daily worship and seasonal fairs, with views of the river and adjacent temples. The ghats reflect Kalpi's long history as an ancient settlement and pilgrimage centre on the Yamuna.
Kedar Ghat is a prominent stone-stepped ghat on the western bank of the River Ganges in southern Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Centered around the Bengali-style Kedareshwar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and the sacred Gauri Kund water tank, it is known for its distinctive architecture, religious importance as a miniature Kedarnath, and relatively less crowded atmosphere compared to central ghats. The ghat offers bathing steps, shrines, and views of the river.
Lalita Ghat is a historic riverfront ghat on the Ganges in northern Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, situated between Scindia Ghat and Manikarnika Ghat. Built in the early 19th century by King Rana Bahadur Shah of Nepal, it is noted for the Nepali Temple (Kathwala Temple) in traditional Nepalese pagoda style and the Lalita Gauri Temple. The ghat is one of Varanasi's 84 ghats and serves as an important bathing and pilgrimage site.
Meer Ghat is a historic riverfront ghat on the eastern bank of the River Ganges in central Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Located between Dashashwamedh Ghat and Lalita Ghat, it is one of the city's 84 ghats. Built in the early 18th century, it features stone steps leading to the river, small shrines and heritage buildings. It is notable for bathing rituals, boat access and views of the Ganges and is visited as part of the Varanasi ghat walk.
Narad Ghat is a historic bathing ghat on the eastern bank of the River Ganges in northern Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Located near Raj Ghat in the old city area, it is one of the 84 ghats of Varanasi. Traditionally associated with the sage Narada, the ghat is used for ritual bathing, prayers and boat access. It offers a relatively quieter stretch of the riverfront compared to the central ghats, with stone steps leading to the water.
Narendra Tank is one of the largest and holiest tanks in Puri, Odisha, located northeast of the Shree Jagannath Temple. This large artificial sacred tank covers several acres and features ghats and a small island shrine called Chandana Mandapa. Built in the 15th century, it is renowned for hosting the annual Chandana Yatra boat festival of Lord Jagannath and is considered highly sacred by pilgrims.
Peshwa Ghat is a historic stone ghat on the north bank of the Narmada River at Maheshwar in Khargone district, Madhya Pradesh. Part of the extensive Maheshwar ghat complex developed under Ahilyabai Holkar in the 18th century, it features broad stepped embankments, temples and riverfront architecture. The ghat is notable for scenic river views, religious bathing, boating access and its proximity to Ahilya Fort, forming a key part of Maheshwar's heritage riverfront.
Prahlad Ghat is a historic riverfront ghat on the northern stretch of the Ganges in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Named after the devotee Prahlad from Hindu tradition, it is known for the Prahladeshwar Temple and its association with the Narasimha legend. The ghat features stone steps leading to the river, old shrines and quiet surroundings, offering a less crowded alternative to central Varanasi ghats for bathing, sightseeing and boating.
Raj Ghat is the northernmost ghat on the Ganges River in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, located near the confluence of the Varuna and Ganga rivers and the Rajghat Bridge. It is one of the oldest ghats in the city and adjoins an important archaeological mound revealing ancient settlement remains. The ghat is less crowded than central Varanasi ghats, offering open river views, historic context, and a quieter setting for sightseeing, photography, and river observation.
Trilochan Ghat is a historic riverfront ghat on the eastern bank of the Ganges in northern Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Named after the nearby Trilochaneshwar Mahadev Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is one of the oldest ghats in the city. The ghat features stone steps leading to the river, a sacred bathing area and temple complex, and is noted for its religious importance, relatively quiet atmosphere compared to central ghats, and traditional architecture.
Tripura Bhairavi Ghat is a historic riverfront ghat on the western bank of the Ganges in central Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, situated between Meer Ghat and Lalita Ghat in the old city. Named after the nearby Tripura Bhairavi Temple dedicated to Goddess Tripura Bhairavi, it is one of Varanasi's 84 ghats. Notable for its religious association, traditional stone steps and quieter setting, it is visited by pilgrims and tourists for river views and ritual bathing.