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  • Sacred Ghat in Ujjain

Ram Ghat on the Kshipra, Ujjain

Ram Ghat is the most revered ghat on the holy Kshipra river and the heart of Ujjain’s riverside rituals. Devotees come here for a sacred snan, the glowing evening Kshipra aarti and rituals for their ancestors.

Where Lord Ram Offered Pind Daan

Local tradition holds that Lord Ram, with Mata Sita and Lakshman, came to this bank of the Kshipra during his exile and offered pind daan for his father, King Dasharath. The ghat carries his name, and to this day families come here to perform rituals for their ancestors on the sacred river.

  • At the Ghat

What Devotees Do at Ram Ghat

Evening Kshipra Aarti

At sunset, priests offer the Kshipra aarti with tiered brass lamps, chants, bells and drums, and devotees float diyas on the river.

Holy Snan in the Kshipra

A dip in the Kshipra is considered purifying, especially on Amavasya, Purnima, in Shravan and on Maha Shivratri.

Pind Daan & Pitru Tarpan

Families perform pind daan, tarpan and other rituals for their ancestors on the ghat with the guidance of a pandit.

Simhastha Kumbh

Once every twelve years Ujjain hosts the Simhastha Kumbh, and Ram Ghat is a main ghat for the sacred Shahi Snan.
  • Plan Your Visit

Visiting Ram Ghat

The ghat is open to devotees throughout the day. Aarti timings shift slightly with the season, so please confirm locally before you go.

  • Aarti Time

The Kshipra aarti is held every evening around sunset, usually between about 6:30 and 7:15 PM.

  • Best Time to Visit

Sunrise for a peaceful snan, evening for the aarti. October to March has the most pleasant weather.

  • How to Reach

Under 1 km from Mahakaleshwar, a short walk from Harsiddhi Mata Mandir, about 3 km from Ujjain Junction and about 55 km from Indore airport.

  • Rituals With a Pandit

For pind daan or any puja on the ghat, agree on the ritual and dakshina with the pandit in advance.

  • Explore Sacred Ujjain

Sacred Temples Near Ram Ghat

Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Mandir, Ujjain
Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga

One of the twelve Jyotirlingas and the spiritual heart of Ujjain.

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Entrance of Harsiddhi Mata Mandir in Ujjain with devotees
Harsiddhi Mata Mandir

One of the 51 Shakti Peeths, a short walk from Ram Ghat.

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Entrance gate of Mangalnath Mandir, Ujjain
Mangalnath Mandir

Birthplace of Mangal on the Kshipra, revered for Mangal Dosh and Bhat Puja.

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Pandit performing havan with puja samagri for Pitra Dosh puja
  • Book Your Puja

Plan Pind Daan or Pitru Dosh Puja in Ujjain

Share your sankalp, family details and preferred date. Our team will guide you on pind daan, Pitru Dosh puja and other rituals on the Kshipra, performed by vidhi-vidhan.

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Photos: Bernard Gagnon (CC BY-SA 3.0), Snay015 and Skclicks (CC BY-SA 4.0), Sandeepkr04 (public domain), via Wikimedia Commons; other photos by Ujjain Puja Seva.