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Ahilya Ghat is a historic riverfront ghat on the Narmada River at Maheshwar in Khargone district, Madhya Pradesh, forming part of the Maheshwar Fort complex. Built and restored under Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar in the 18th century, it features broad stone steps, temples and chhatris leading to the river. It is notable for its architecture, sacred bathing significance, evening Narmada Aarti and panoramic views of the fort and river.
Assi Ghat is the southernmost ghat in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, located at the confluence of the Assi River and the Ganges. It is one of the city's most prominent riverfront ghats, known for its large open area, Shiva lingam under a peepal tree, and daily rituals. The ghat serves as a cultural and spiritual hub, hosting morning yoga, evening Ganga Aarti, and boat rides, attracting pilgrims and tourists year-round.
Dashashwamedh Ghat is the main and most prominent ghat on the River Ganges in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, located close to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Known for its wide stone steps leading to the river, it is the central venue for the daily Ganga Aarti ceremony. Rebuilt in the 18th century, it serves as a major religious, cultural and tourist hub where pilgrims bathe, perform rituals and take boat rides.
Harishchandra Ghat is one of the oldest and second major cremation ghats on the River Ganges in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, located south of Dashashwamedh Ghat. Named after King Harishchandra, it is revered as a sacred cremation site where Hindu last rites are performed. The ghat features stone steps, cremation platforms and small temples, and is notable for its continuous ritual activity, historic riverfront setting and views of the Ganges.
Scindia Ghat is a historic riverfront ghat on the northern stretch of the Ganges in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, adjacent to Manikarnika Ghat. Built in 1830 by Maharaja Daulat Rao Scindia of Gwalior, it is noted for its partially submerged, tilted Ratneshwar Mahadev Temple. The ghat is used for ritual bathing, prayers and sightseeing, and is a prominent stop on boat tours along Varanasi's ghats, reflecting the city's religious and architectural heritage.
Tulsi Ghat is a historic riverfront ghat on the Ganges in southern Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, named after poet-saint Goswami Tulsidas. Located south of Assi Ghat, it is where Tulsidas is believed to have lived and composed the Ramcharitmanas in the 16th century. The ghat features stone steps, temples, an akhara and Lolark Kund nearby, and is known for its quieter atmosphere compared to central ghats.
Tungabhadra River Ghats are stepped riverfront bathing ghats on the Tungabhadra River at Mantralayam in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. Located adjacent to the Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt, the ghats serve as the ritual bathing place for pilgrims before temple darshan. The wide, sandy riverbank with stone steps, bathing platforms and views across to Karnataka is notable for its religious use, scenic river setting and daily pilgrim activity.