Gwarighat
ग्वारीघाट
The liveliest riverside ghat on the Narmada, with an evening Narmada Aarti; take a boat ride, float a leaf lamp, and experience local religious life.
Gwarighat is the most important ghat on the Narmada River, south of central Jabalpur. Devotees bathe and worship here, and the riverbanks are lined with numerous temples and Sikh gurdwaras. Every evening, the Narmada Aarti takes place, with drums, bells and fire lamp rituals lasting about half an hour. Visitors can buy leaf-bowl lamps to float on the river or take a small boat out to an island in the middle of the water. Crowds are enormous during festivals, so keep an eye on your belongings and take care on the slippery steps. It is about 8 km from the city centre, reachable by tuk-tuk or app-based cab, and admission is free.
Opening hours
Open all day; evening prayers around sunset
Nearby sights
- Balancing Rock, Jabalpur
- Madan Mahal Fort
- Rani Durgavati Museum
- Pisanhari Ki Marhia
- Hanumantal Bada Jain Mandir
- Lamheta Ghat
- Dhuandhar Falls
- Chausath Yogini Temple, Bhedaghat