लाल घाट — Lal Ghat

About Lal Ghat

English
A twelfth-century historic ghat with a beautiful temple at its centre. North of Panchganga, it holds the older traditions of the riverfront.

हिन्दी
बारहवीं सदी का ऐतिहासिक घाट, जिसके मध्य में एक सुंदर मंदिर है। पंचगंगा के उत्तर में बसा यह घाट पुरानी परंपराओं को समेटे हुए है।

History & Significance of Lal Ghat

English
Settled since the twelfth century, this is one of the oldest ghats of the northern stretch. The name Lal (red) is read from the red masonry of the shrine or from old memory. The temple at the centre is called the life of the ghat by the neighbourhood. Between Adi Shitla and Hanumanagarh Ghats, it is today a quiet bathing place. In the floods its bank goes under first — a sign of its great age.

हिन्दी
बारहवीं सदी से बसा यह घाट उत्तरी क्षेत्र के सबसे पुराने घाटों में से एक है। ‘लाल’ नाम के पीछे लाल रंग की पहचान बताई जाती है — चाहे वह मंदिर की लाल चिनाई हो या पुराने दिनों की स्मृति। घाट के मध्य में स्थित मंदिर को स्थानीय लोग घाट का प्राण मानते हैं। आदि शीतला और हनुमानगढ़ घाटों के बीच बसा यह घाट आज एक शांत स्नान स्थल है। बाढ़ के दिनों में यहां का तट पहले डूबता है, यही इसके पुराने होने की निशानी है।

Best Time to Visit Lal Ghat

Best time: Morning 6-9 AM is best.

हिन्दी सुबह 6-9 बजे सबसे अच्छा।

When to go: October to March is best.

हिन्दी अक्टूबर से मार्च सबसे उपयुक्त।

Things to Do at Lal Ghat

English

• Visit the temple at the centre
• Walk to Adi Shitla Ghat
• Look towards Panchganga

हिन्दी

• घाट के मध्य के मंदिर के दर्शन करें
• आदि शीतला घाट तक टहलें
• पंचगंगा की ओर देखें

Highlights of Lal Ghat

• The age of the twelfth century
• The beautiful temple at the centre
• The old red masonry

• बारहवीं सदी की प्राचीनता
• मध्य का सुंदर मंदिर
• पुरानी चिनाई का लाल रंग

Festivals & Rituals at Lal Ghat

Kartik Purnima and Sankranti baths; worship on the temple festivals.

हिन्दी कार्तिक पूर्णिमा और संक्रांति पर स्नान; मंदिर के पर्वों पर पूजा।

Did You Know?

The ghat goes under first in floods — proof that its old stairs were built nearest to the river.

हिन्दी बाढ़ में सबसे पहले डूबने वाला यह घाट यह बताता है कि यहां की पुरानी सीढ़ियां नदी के सबसे करीब बनी थीं।

Nearby Ghats & Attractions

• Adi Shitla Ghat (200 m)
• Hanumanagarh Ghat (300 m)
• Panchganga Ghat (800 m)
• Gai Ghat (1.2 km)

• आदि शीतला घाट (200 मी)
• हनुमानगढ़ घाट (300 मी)
• पंचगंगा घाट (800 मी)
• गै घाट (1.2 किमी)

Frequently Asked Questions about Lal Ghat

Where is Lal Ghat located?

Lal Ghat (लाल घाट) is one of the ghats of Varanasi, on the western bank of the river Ganga at approximately 25.3175, 83.0205.

Why is Lal Ghat famous?

A twelfth-century historic ghat with a beautiful temple at its centre. North of Panchganga, it holds the older traditions of the riverfront.

What is the best time to visit Lal Ghat?

Morning 6-9 AM is best. The best season is October to March is best..

What can I do at Lal Ghat?

Visit the temple at the centre; Walk to Adi Shitla Ghat; Look towards Panchganga.

What is the history of Lal Ghat?

Settled since the twelfth century, this is one of the oldest ghats of the northern stretch. The name Lal (red) is read from the red masonry of the shrine or from old memory. The temple at the centre is called the life of the ghat by the neighbourhood. Between Adi Shitla and Hanumanagarh Ghats, it is today a quiet bathing place. In the floods its bank goes under first — a sign of its great age.

Which festivals are celebrated at Lal Ghat?

Kartik Purnima and Sankranti baths; worship on the temple festivals.

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