नया (फूटा) घाट — Naya (Phuta) Ghat

About Naya (Phuta) Ghat

English
The Broken and New ghat, deserted in the eighteenth century and later reconstructed. Both names tell its story — broken and new.

हिन्दी
नया फूटा घाट, जो अठारहवीं सदी में उजड़ा और फिर नए रूप में बसा। दोनों नाम इसकी कहानी कहते हैं — टूटा और नया।

History & Significance of Naya (Phuta) Ghat

English
Both names of the ghat tell its story. In the eighteenth century the place fell into ruin, and so it was called Phuta, the broken. When it was rebuilt, the name Naya, the new, came into use as well. Between Telianala and Prahlad Ghats, the ghat is known by both names today. The calm of the north end and the open bank are its marks.

हिन्दी
इस घाट के दोनों नाम इसकी कहानी कहते हैं। अठारहवीं सदी में यह स्थान उजड़ गया था, इसलिए इसे फूटा कहा जाने लगा। बाद में जब इसे दोबारा बनाया गया तो नया नाम भी चल पड़ा। तलियाला और प्रहलाद घाटों के बीच बसा यह घाट आज फूटा और नया दोनों नामों से जाना जाता है। उत्तरी छोर की शांति और खुला तट इसकी पहचान हैं।

Best Time to Visit Naya (Phuta) 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 Naya (Phuta) Ghat

English

• Take a quiet bath
• Walk to Prahlad Ghat
• See the open bank of the north end

हिन्दी

• शांत स्नान करें
• प्रहलाद घाट तक टहलें
• उत्तरी छोर का खुला तट देखें

Highlights of Naya (Phuta) Ghat

• Two names, Phuta and Naya
• A desertion in the eighteenth century
• Steps rebuilt in new form

• दो नाम — फूटा और नया
• अठारहवीं सदी का उजड़ना
• नए रूप में बनी सीढ़ियां

Festivals & Rituals at Naya (Phuta) Ghat

Neighbours gather here for the Kartik Purnima bath.

हिन्दी कार्तिक पूर्णिमा के स्नान के लिए पड़ोसी यहां जुटते हैं।

Did You Know?

Many ghats of Kashi were deserted by the shifting river and rebuilt — Phuta is their story.

हिन्दी काशी के कई घाट नदी के बहाव बदलने से उजड़े और फिर नए रूप में बने — फूटा उनकी कहानी है।

Nearby Ghats & Attractions

• Telianala Ghat (300 m)
• Prahlad Ghat (300 m)
• Adi Keshava Ghat (1 km)
• Raja (Bhaisasur) Ghat (500 m)

• तलियाला घाट (300 मी)
• प्रहलाद घाट (300 मी)
• आदि केशव घाट (1 किमी)
• राज (भैंसासुर) घाट (500 मी)

Frequently Asked Questions about Naya (Phuta) Ghat

Where is Naya (Phuta) Ghat located?

Naya (Phuta) Ghat (नया (फूटा) घाट) is one of the ghats of Varanasi, on the western bank of the river Ganga at approximately 25.3230, 83.0260.

Why is Naya (Phuta) Ghat famous?

The Broken and New ghat, deserted in the eighteenth century and later reconstructed. Both names tell its story — broken and new.

What is the best time to visit Naya (Phuta) Ghat?

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

What can I do at Naya (Phuta) Ghat?

Take a quiet bath; Walk to Prahlad Ghat; See the open bank of the north end.

What is the history of Naya (Phuta) Ghat?

Both names of the ghat tell its story. In the eighteenth century the place fell into ruin, and so it was called Phuta, the broken. When it was rebuilt, the name Naya, the new, came into use as well. Between Telianala and Prahlad Ghats, the ghat is known by both names today. The calm of the north end and the open bank are its marks.

Which festivals are celebrated at Naya (Phuta) Ghat?

Neighbours gather here for the Kartik Purnima bath.

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