मंगला गौरी घाट — Mangala Gauri Ghat

About Mangala Gauri Ghat

English
The ghat of the ancient shrine of the goddess Gauri, also known by the old name Bala Ghat. Between Raja Gwalior and Venimadhav Ghats, it is a quiet centre of goddess worship.

हिन्दी
देवी गौरी के प्राचीन मंदिर वाला घाट, जिसे बाला घाट भी कहते थे। राजा ग्वालियर और वेणिमाधव घाटों के बीच बसा यह शांत स्थान देवी-पूजा का केंद्र है।

History & Significance of Mangala Gauri Ghat

English
The ancient temple of Goddess Gauri stands above the ghat. In the old days it was also known as Bala Ghat. Dedicated to the auspicious form of the goddess, the place stays quiet even today. Between Raja Gwalior and Venimadhav Ghats, the ghat is a centre of worship through the day. Most of its bathers are neighbourhood families.

हिन्दी
घाट के ऊपर देवी गौरी का प्राचीन मंदिर है। पुराने जमाने में इसे बाला घाट के नाम से भी जाना जाता था। देवी के मंगलमयी रूप को समर्पित यह स्थान आज भी शांत है। राजा ग्वालियर और वेणिमाधव घाटों के बीच बसा यह घाट सुबह-शाम पूजा का केंद्र है। यहां स्नान करने वालों में अधिकांश पड़ोस के परिवार होते हैं।

Best Time to Visit Mangala Gauri Ghat

Best time: Morning 6-9 AM is best; Navratri evenings bring the aarti.

हिन्दी सुबह 6-9 बजे सबसे अच्छा; नवरात्रि में शाम की आरती।

When to go: October to March; the Navratri days bring the special worship.

हिन्दी अक्टूबर से मार्च; नवरात्रि के दिनों में विशेष पूजा।

Things to Do at Mangala Gauri Ghat

English

• Visit the Gauri temple
• Walk to Venimadhav Ghat
• Join the Navratri worship

हिन्दी

• गौरी मंदिर के दर्शन करें
• वेणिमाधव घाट तक टहलें
• नवरात्रि की पूजा में शामिल हों

Highlights of Mangala Gauri Ghat

• The ancient Gauri temple
• The old name Bala Ghat
• The worship of the goddess days

• देवी गौरी का प्राचीन मंदिर
• पुराना नाम बाला घाट
• देवी के पर्वों की पूजा

Festivals & Rituals at Mangala Gauri Ghat

Worship and bathing mark the Navratri and other days of the goddess.

हिन्दी नवरात्रि और देवी के अन्य पर्वों पर पूजा और स्नान होते हैं।

Did You Know?

The name Bala is read as the girl form of the goddess, worshipped in her maiden aspect.

हिन्दी बाला नाम देवी के बाल-रूप या कन्या रूप से जुड़ा माना जाता है।

Nearby Ghats & Attractions

• Raja Gwalior Ghat (200 m)
• Venimadhav Ghat (300 m)
• Panchganga Ghat (1.5 km)
• Durga Ghat (1 km)

• राजा ग्वालियर घाट (200 मी)
• वेणिमाधव घाट (300 मी)
• पंचगंगा घाट (1.5 किमी)
• दुर्गा घाट (1 किमी)

Frequently Asked Questions about Mangala Gauri Ghat

Where is Mangala Gauri Ghat located?

Mangala Gauri Ghat (मंगला गौरी घाट) is one of the ghats of Varanasi, on the western bank of the river Ganga at approximately 25.3150, 83.0179.

Why is Mangala Gauri Ghat famous?

The ghat of the ancient shrine of the goddess Gauri, also known by the old name Bala Ghat. Between Raja Gwalior and Venimadhav Ghats, it is a quiet centre of goddess worship.

What is the best time to visit Mangala Gauri Ghat?

Morning 6-9 AM is best; Navratri evenings bring the aarti. The best season is October to March; the Navratri days bring the special worship..

What can I do at Mangala Gauri Ghat?

Visit the Gauri temple; Walk to Venimadhav Ghat; Join the Navratri worship.

What is the history of Mangala Gauri Ghat?

The ancient temple of Goddess Gauri stands above the ghat. In the old days it was also known as Bala Ghat. Dedicated to the auspicious form of the goddess, the place stays quiet even today. Between Raja Gwalior and Venimadhav Ghats, the ghat is a centre of worship through the day. Most of its bathers are neighbourhood families.

Which festivals are celebrated at Mangala Gauri Ghat?

Worship and bathing mark the Navratri and other days of the goddess.

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