9 places to discover
Bajrang Ghat is a riverside ghat on the Wainganga River in Balaghat city, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. Centered around a Hanuman (Bajrang Bali) temple, it serves as a religious and recreational riverfront for locals and visitors. The stepped ghat provides access to the river for worship, evening aarti and leisure walks, and is notably busy during festivals and daily evening prayers.
Dahapara Dham is a prominent Vaishnav pilgrimage centre and temple complex located in Dahapara village on the western bank of the Bhagirathi River in Murshidabad district, West Bengal. Established in association with Prabhu Jagadbandhu Sundar and the Mahanam Sampradaya, it enshrines deities related to Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and Radha-Krishna. The serene riverside ashram is notable for its daily prayers, kirtans, festivals and spiritual heritage attracting devotees from across Bengal.
Galteshwar Mahadev Temple on Tapi is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located on the banks of the Tapi River at Timba village in Mangrol Taluka, Surat District, Gujarat. The temple is a local place of worship and pilgrimage set in a quiet rural riverside environment. It is notable for its riverfront location, peaceful surroundings, and gatherings of devotees during Shravan month and Maha Shivratri for darshan and prayers.
Gangakhed Ghat is a sacred bathing ghat situated on the banks of the Godavari River in Gangakhed, Parbhani district, Maharashtra. Known locally as Dakshin Kashi, the site holds religious importance as part of a town celebrated as the birthplace of Sant Janabai and dotted with numerous temples along the river edge. It serves as a venue for ritual bathing, religious ceremonies, and peaceful riverside walks within a significant spiritual hub.
The Pinjarra Massacre Site is a heritage-listed memorial site on the Murray River foreshore in Pinjarra, Western Australia, within the Shire of Murray. It marks the location of an 1834 historical event and is commemorated by a memorial and interpretive signage. Set in a quiet riverside parkland, the site is recognized for its historical and cultural heritage value and serves as a place of reflection for visitors exploring the region's early history.
Satti Chaura Ghat is a historic riverfront ghat on the banks of the Ganges River in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It is known as a heritage site associated with the events of 1857 and is marked by a small temple and memorial. The ghat features traditional stepped embankments leading to the river and offers views of the Ganges. It is visited for its historical association and riverside setting.
Sindhu Ghat is a riverside ghat on the banks of the Indus River at Choglamsar, about 8 km southeast of Leh in Ladakh. Developed as the main venue for the annual Sindhu Darshan Festival, it is a popular tourist and cultural stop. The ghat offers views of the Indus River, surrounding cold desert mountains, prayer flags and stone embankments, and is revered for the cultural importance of the Sindhu River.
Surpur Temple is an ancient Shiva temple complex located on the banks of the Gangdi River in Surpur village, approximately 3 kilometers west of Dungarpur city in Rajasthan. Believed to be up to 1,000 years old, this heritage site showcases a cluster of shrines built over centuries with intricate stone carvings and traditional architectural detailing. The temple complex includes several adjoining structures and offers visitors a serene riverside spiritual experience.
Utkantheshwar Mahadev Temple is a Hindu Shiva temple located on the banks of the Vatrak River at Utkantheshwar village in Kapadvanj Taluka, Kheda District, Gujarat. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is a revered pilgrimage site associated with sage Utkantha and local tradition. The temple features a traditional shikhara, lingam shrine, and riverside ghats, attracting devotees especially during Shravan and Maha Shivratri.