About Mehta Ghat
English
A small landing known by the V.S. Mehta Hospital built above it in 1962. Between great ghats, the place is a little water lane.
हिन्दी
ऊपर 1962 में बने वी.एस. मेहता अस्पताल के नाम से पहचाना जाने वाला छोटा सा उतर। बड़े घाटों के बीच यह स्थान एक छोटी पानी की गली है।
History & Significance of Mehta Ghat
English
The V.S. Mehta Hospital built above in 1962 gave the place its name. Before that it was a small mooring of the boatmen. Between the great ghats it never earned a name of its own. Tucked between Ganesh and Rama Ghats, the little landing is today a small water lane of the quarter.
हिन्दी
घाट के ऊपर 1962 में बना वी.एस. मेहता अस्पताल इस जगह की पहचान बन गया। उससे पहले यह नाविकों का छोटा सा अड्डा हुआ करता था। बड़े घाटों के बीच यह स्थान कभी अपना अलग नाम नहीं बना पाया। गणेश और रामा घाटों के बीच बसा यह छोटा उतर आज पड़ोस की छोटी सी पानी की गली है।
Best Time to Visit Mehta 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 Mehta Ghat
English
- Bathe from the small landing
- Walk to Ganesh Ghat
- Step towards the Rama Ghat temple
हिन्दी
- छोटे उतर से स्नान करें
- गणेश घाट तक टहलें
- रामा घाट के मंदिर की ओर निकलें
Highlights of Mehta Ghat
- The V.S. Mehta Hospital above
- An old mooring of the boatmen
- A small landing between big ghats
- ऊपर का वी.एस. मेहता अस्पताल
- नाविकों का पुराना अड्डा
- बड़े घाटों के बीच छोटा उतर
Festivals & Rituals at Mehta Ghat
No grand festival here; only a simple Kartik bath.
हिन्दी यहां कोई बड़ा उत्सव नहीं; केवल कार्तिक का सादा स्नान।
Did You Know?
The hospitals of the quarter have given names of recognition to several small landings of Kashi.
हिन्दी इलाके के अस्पतालों ने काशी के कई छोटे उतरों को अपने नाम से पहचान दी है।
Nearby Ghats & Attractions
- Ganesh Ghat (200 m)
- Rama Ghat (200 m)
- Naya Ghat (400 m)
- Scindia Ghat (1.5 km)
- गणेश घाट (200 मी)
- रामा घाट (200 मी)
- नया घाट (400 मी)
- स्किंडिया घाट (1.5 किमी)
Frequently Asked Questions about Mehta Ghat
Where is Mehta Ghat located?
Mehta Ghat (मेहता घाट) is one of the ghats of Varanasi, on the western bank of the river Ganga at approximately 25.3142, 83.0170.
Why is Mehta Ghat famous?
A small landing known by the V.S. Mehta Hospital built above it in 1962. Between great ghats, the place is a little water lane.
What is the best time to visit Mehta Ghat?
Morning 6-9 AM is best. The best season is October to March is best..
What can I do at Mehta Ghat?
Bathe from the small landing; Walk to Ganesh Ghat; Step towards the Rama Ghat temple.
What is the history of Mehta Ghat?
The V.S. Mehta Hospital built above in 1962 gave the place its name. Before that it was a small mooring of the boatmen. Between the great ghats it never earned a name of its own. Tucked between Ganesh and Rama Ghats, the little landing is today a small water lane of the quarter.
Which festivals are celebrated at Mehta Ghat?
No grand festival here; only a simple Kartik bath.
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