About Jain Ghat
English
A ghat with a famous Jain temple, a centre of the Jain worship of Kashi. Between Vaccharaja and Nishadraj Ghats, it is quiet and distinctive.
हिन्दी
जैन मंदिर वाला घाट, काशी की जैन उपासना का केंद्र। वच्छराज और निषादराज घाटों के बीच बसा यह स्थान शांत और पहचान वाला है।
History & Significance of Jain Ghat
English
A Jain temple stands above the ghat, giving it its name. Kashi is one of the ancient centres of the Jain tradition, and this temple is its mark. Between Vaccharaja and Nishadraj Ghats, the ghat stays quiet. On Mahavir Jayanti and the Jain festival days the devotees gather here in greater numbers.
हिन्दी
घाट के ऊपर जैन मंदिर है, जिसके नाम पर यह घाट पहचाना जाता है। काशी जैन परंपरा के प्राचीन केंद्रों में से एक है, और यह मंदिर उस परंपरा की निशानी है। वच्छराज और निषादराज घाटों के बीच बसा यह घाट शांत रहता है। महावीर जयंती और जैन पर्वों के दिनों में यहां भक्तों की आवाजाही बढ़ जाती है।
Best Time to Visit Jain Ghat
Best time: Morning 6-9 AM is best; the Jain festivals bring the special crowds.
हिन्दी सुबह 6-9 बजे सबसे अच्छा; जैन पर्वों पर विशेष भीड़।
When to go: October to March; Mahavir Jayanti brings the celebration.
हिन्दी अक्टूबर से मार्च; महावीर जयंती पर आयोजन।
Things to Do at Jain Ghat
English
- Visit the Jain temple
- Walk to Nishadraj Ghat
- See the Jain festival processions
हिन्दी
- जैन मंदिर के दर्शन करें
- निषादराज घाट तक टहलें
- जैन पर्वों की झांकी देखें
Highlights of Jain Ghat
- The Jain temple
- The Jain tradition of Kashi
- The Mahavir Jayanti celebration
- जैन मंदिर
- काशी की जैन परंपरा
- महावीर जयंती का आयोजन
Festivals & Rituals at Jain Ghat
Mahavir Jayanti brings special worship and a procession to the temple.
हिन्दी महावीर जयंती पर मंदिर में विशेष पूजा और शोभा-यात्रा होती है।
Did You Know?
A chain of Jain memories runs through this quarter of Kashi, from Jain Ghat to Vaccharaja Ghat.
हिन्दी काशी के इस इलाके में जैन घाट से लेकर वच्छराज घाट तक जैन स्मृतियों की एक श्रृंखला बनी है।
Nearby Ghats & Attractions
- Vaccharaja Ghat (200 m)
- Nishadraj Ghat (200 m)
- Assi Ghat (1.5 km)
- Mata Anandamayee Ghat (400 m)
- वच्छराज घाट (200 मी)
- निषादराज घाट (200 मी)
- अस्सी घाट (1.5 किमी)
- माता आनंदमयी घाट (400 मी)
Frequently Asked Questions about Jain Ghat
Where is Jain Ghat located?
Jain Ghat (जैन घाट) is one of the ghats of Varanasi, on the western bank of the river Ganga at approximately 25.2942, 83.0083.
Why is Jain Ghat famous?
A ghat with a famous Jain temple, a centre of the Jain worship of Kashi. Between Vaccharaja and Nishadraj Ghats, it is quiet and distinctive.
What is the best time to visit Jain Ghat?
Morning 6-9 AM is best; the Jain festivals bring the special crowds. The best season is October to March; Mahavir Jayanti brings the celebration..
What can I do at Jain Ghat?
Visit the Jain temple; Walk to Nishadraj Ghat; See the Jain festival processions.
What is the history of Jain Ghat?
A Jain temple stands above the ghat, giving it its name. Kashi is one of the ancient centres of the Jain tradition, and this temple is its mark. Between Vaccharaja and Nishadraj Ghats, the ghat stays quiet. On Mahavir Jayanti and the Jain festival days the devotees gather here in greater numbers.
Which festivals are celebrated at Jain Ghat?
Mahavir Jayanti brings special worship and a procession to the temple.
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