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Anupshahr Ganga Ghats are a series of riverfront steps on the western bank of the Ganga River at Anupshahr town in Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. The ghats serve as a prominent bathing and pilgrimage centre for devotees who come for holy dips and rituals. Associated with the historic town founded on the riverbank, the ghats offer open river views, temples and evening prayers and are a key religious and leisure spot in the region.
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.
Brahmavart Ghat is a prominent river ghat on the banks of the Ganges at Bithoor in Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, about 24 km from Kanpur city. Revered as the place where Lord Brahma is believed to have commenced creation, it features the Brahma Khunti and several small temples. The ghat is a major pilgrimage and bathing site, known for its religious rituals, evening aarti and association with Valmiki and the Peshwa heritage of Bithoor.
Brijghat Ganga Ghats are a series of riverfront bathing steps on the Ganga River at Brijghat in Hapur district, Uttar Pradesh, about 100 km east of Delhi on National Highway 9. The ghats are an important Hindu pilgrimage centre where devotees take holy dips, especially during Kartik Purnima and Ganga Dussehra. The site comprises multiple ghats, small temples and aarti platforms and hosts a large annual fair attracting thousands of visitors.
Dalmau Ganga Ghats are a series of stepped riverfront ghats on the Ganges River at Dalmau town in Rae Bareli district, Uttar Pradesh. The ghats serve as a traditional bathing and pilgrimage site for locals and visitors, known for daily rituals, boating, and the annual Kartik Mela held on Kartik Purnima. Located near the historic Dalmau Fort, the ghats offer river views, religious activity, and a quiet small-town riverside atmosphere.
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.
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.
Ganga Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga located at Brijghat in Garhmukteshwar, Hapur District, Uttar Pradesh, on the banks of the Ganga River. It is part of the Garhmukteshwar pilgrimage complex alongside Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple. The temple is notable for its riverside location, association with ritual bathing in the Ganga, and its prominence during the annual Kartik Purnima fair when large numbers of pilgrims visit.
Garhmukteshwar is a historic pilgrimage town in Hapur district, Uttar Pradesh, situated on the right bank of the Ganges River about 100 km east of Delhi. It is centered around the ancient Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and the Brahma Ghat bathing ghats. The town is renowned for its annual Kartik Mela and Ganga snan, attracting devotees for holy dips and prayers, and serves as an important religious and cultural center in western Uttar Pradesh.
Har Ki Pauri is a sacred ghat on the banks of the Ganges River in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The name translates to 'feet of Lord Vishnu' and it is believed to be where the Ganges leaves the mountains and enters the plains. This revered site hosts the famous Ganga Aarti ceremony twice daily and is central to Hindu pilgrimage, particularly during Kumbh Mela festivals.
Kachhla Ganga Ghat is a prominent riverfront bathing ghat on the Ganges River at Kachhla town in Budaun district, Uttar Pradesh. Located about 30 km from Budaun city, it is a revered site for ritual bathing, prayers and evening aarti. The ghat features stepped embankments, temples and open river views. It is especially notable for the large Kartik Purnima fair and year-round pilgrim gatherings, serving as an important religious and cultural landmark in the Rohilkhand region.
Muni Ki Reti, translating to 'Sands of the Sages,' is a serene locality in Rishikesh situated on the banks of the Ganges River. It serves as a significant spiritual hub and gateway to the Char Dham pilgrimage. The area is renowned for its numerous ashrams, including the Divine Life Society, and offers a tranquil environment for meditation and yoga amidst lush greenery.
Narora Ganga Ghats are a series of riverfront steps on the Ganges River at Narora town in Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. The ghats serve as a prominent bathing and pilgrimage site for devotees who come for holy dips and rituals. Located near the Narora Barrage, the site is known for its wide river expanse, religious fairs during Kartik Purnima and Ganga Dussehra, and its inclusion in the Upper Ganga Ramsar wetland stretch.
Panchal Ghat is a prominent bathing ghat on the banks of the Ganges River in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh. Located about 5 km from Farrukhabad city centre, it is one of the most sacred ghats in the district. The ghat is associated with the ancient Panchala kingdom and is known for holy dips, evening Ganga Aarti, and large gatherings during Kartik Purnima and other festivals. It serves as a key religious and cultural centre for pilgrims and visitors.
Parmarth Niketan is the largest ashram in Rishikesh, located on the banks of the sacred Ganges River in Swargashram. Established in 1942 by Pujya Swami Shukdevanandji Maharaj, it serves as a spiritual haven offering yoga, meditation, and daily Ganga Aarti ceremonies. The ashram features extensive gardens, several hundred rooms, and facilities for spiritual practice and charitable activities.
Ramrekha Ghat is a prominent riverfront ghat on the banks of the Ganges in Buxar, Bihar. It is revered as the place where Lord Rama is believed to have left his footprints during his journey with Sage Vishwamitra. The ghat is a major religious and cultural centre for pilgrims, known for its stone steps, temples, and daily rituals, and attracts visitors for holy dips, evening prayers and views of the river.
Swarg Ashram is a historic spiritual complex located on the eastern bank of the Ganges in Rishikesh, near Ram Jhula. Established in memory of Swami Vishudhanand (Kali Kamli Wala), it serves as a hub for meditation, yoga, and religious activities. The area houses numerous temples, ashrams, and charitable facilities including a gaushala and Ayurvedic hospital, attracting pilgrims and tourists seeking spiritual peace.