Ram Ghat, Ujjain

Introduction:

At a distance of 3 km from Ujjain Junction, Ram Ghat or Ram Mandir Ghat is a bathing ghat on the banks of Kshipra River in the holy city of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the famous Ghats in Ujjain, and among the must-visit places during your Ujjain Darshan.

Ram Ghat is of immense religious significance to Hindus as it is one of the four locations where the Kumbh Mela takes place every 12 years. It is believed that Lord Vishnu dribbled some drops of Amrit at Ram Ghat. It is considered to be one of the oldest bathing Ghats in connection with the Kumbh celebrations. Regarded as one of the largest religious festivals in the world, the Kumbh Mela holds great importance among the followers of Hinduism, which is evident from the fact that almost 2 crore people attend the mela.

The evening Kshipra aarti is one of the best attractions at Ram Ghat. There is a wide range of temples located at the ghat, out of which the temple of Chitragupta is the most revered one. Watching the sunset from the Ram Mandir Ghat is one of the most enchanting scenes you'll experience.