Shringverpur
श्रृंगवेरपुर
The place on the Ganges where, in the Ramayana, Rama crossed the river during his exile and was greeted by the boatmen's chief Nishadraj; it has a Ganges ghat and archaeological remains.
Shringverpur lies on the banks of the Ganges about 40 km northwest of Prayagraj. According to tradition, when Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana were in exile, Guha, chief of the Nishada people, ferried them across the Ganges here by boat, making it an important stop on the Rama pilgrimage route. Along the riverbank are Rama Ghat and a newly built sculpture garden dedicated to Nishadraj. Archaeological excavations have uncovered the remains of an ancient brick-lined water reservoir. The religious atmosphere is strong and visitors are few; a car can be hired for a half-day round trip.
Opening hours
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Nearby sights
- All Saints Cathedral
- Khusro Bagh
- Allahabad Museum
- Chandrashekhar Azad Park (Alfred Park)
- University of Allahabad (Muir Central College)
- Anand Bhavan
- Swaraj Bhavan
- Jawahar Planetarium