Gwarighat

Gwarighat is a small town on the banks of the river Narmada near the city of Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh, India.[1] Hindus perform their cremation rites here as per Garuda Purana. It is associated with Hindu Puranas, also; due to the presence of Narmada Sidh Kund, near Uma Ghat, wherein renowned Rishis performed Tapas (Indian religions), and it is believed that people are cured of their ailments here. Maa Narmada Temple is also situated here, where Narmada Aarti, is performed in the evenings.[2]

Gwarighat
city
Gwarighat
Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
Gwarighat
Gwarighat (India)
Coordinates: 23°6′29″N 79°55′42″E
Country India
StateMadhya Pradesh
DistrictJabalpur
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 codeIN-MP
Vehicle registrationMP

Being a Hindu site for cremation rites and other religious ceremonies there are other castes religious monuments here too; as Gurdwara Gwari Ghat Saheb of Guru Nanak,[3] the founder of Sikhism, who reformed several thugs and criminals here, a temple and ashram dedicated to Sai Baba followers, and Jain temple. Madan Mahal Rani Durgawati Fort is also associated with religious tourism here.[4]

During Kartik (month), a huge fair is held at Gwarighat, which is supported by the local government, who also take care of the temples here, due to their antiquity.[5]

References
  1. Gwarighat To MadanMahal
  2. Narmada Sidha Kund
  3. Gurdwara Gwari Ghat Saheb
  4. About Jabalpur
  5. Religious Trust & Endowments Department Government of Madhya Pradesh


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