Siddhavat
सिद्धवट
Millennium-old sacred banyan and ghat on the Shipra. It is one of India's four sacred banyan trees, and families perform ancestor rites here.
Siddhavat lies on the Shipra at Bhairavgarh, in the north of the city. This banyan is considered on a par with the sacred trees of Prayagraj, Gaya and other holy places. Legend says Parvati herself planted it, and Skanda, son of Shiva, was anointed here. On the ghat, families often perform ancestor rites and head-shaving ceremonies. Admission is free, but the ghat steps are slippery. It is about 1 km from Kal Bhairav Temple, so you can visit on the way.
Opening hours
Approx. 05:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- Kal Bhairav Temple
- Sandipani Ashram
- Bhartrihari Caves
- Gadkalika Temple
- Mangalnath Temple
- Kaliadeh Palace
- Gopal Mandir
- Ram Ghat