Gangaur Ghat also known as Gangori Ghat is one of the most fascinating ghats in Udaipur located at the shore of Lake Pichola near the Jagdish Chowk area which attracts tourists through its beauty and calmness.
A ghat is a location along the shores of a lake or river where locals bathe and wash their clothes. Ghats are also used by locals to celebrate Hindu festivals in India. Gangaur Ghat is without a doubt one of the most scenic and beautiful places in Udaipur Tour Packages. It was originally named after Udaipur’s most popular local festival, Gangaur. It is just a few minutes drive from any part of the city and is located in the heart of the city by the side of Lake Pichola. Although getting to the ghat on a four wheeler can be difficult at times.
It’s even more amazing in the evening, when all the streets and houses are lit up. Another ghat known as Ambrai Ghat is located on the opposite end of the lake.
About Gangaur Ghat
Gangaur Ghat is a main ghat located near the waterfront of Lake Pichola in Udaipur. It is located near the Jagdish Chowk area. It is known for Bagore-ki-Haveli, a popular tourist attraction of the city.Gangaur Ghat is one of the most important local festivals in Rajasthan. Traditional parade of Gangaur Ghat commences from the City Palace, and various other places, which passes through several areas of the city.
The procession is headed by an old palanquins, chariots, bullock carts and shows by folk artistes. After the parade got complete, the idols of Gan and Gauri are brought to this ghat and immersed in the Lake Pichola from here. Women get all dressed up with traditional dresses and jewelry, and henna on their hands and head to the Ghat for the pooja and the pared of the idols. The idols are landed on boats from the ghat and taken to the main boat of Gangaur in the lake for further customs.
Another festival in which Gangaur Ghat plays a vital role in its religion. The idols of Bal Gopal (Lord Krishna in his child form), from several parts of Udaipur Attractions are headed towards Gangaur Ghat, with colorful parade. All the parades are concluded at the ghat where the idols of Bal Gopal are taken in the water of Lake Pichola and then the locals swing those idols in the water itself. The Festival is about to seek blessings of Lord Krishna.
