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Steps to a sacred river — the ghats along the Narmada at Chandod, Karnali and beyond, where pilgrims bathe, pray and perform rites by one of India's holiest rivers.
Holiest of riversides
Along the Narmada in this district lie a series of sacred ghats — most famously at Chandod and Karnali, near the confluence of the Narmada with the Orsang and Mahi rivers — that are among the holiest riverside sites in Gujarat.
Here pilgrims come to bathe in the sacred waters, perform pujas and last rites for ancestors (the area is an important place for such ceremonies), and take part in the Narmada aarti as lamps are floated on the river at dusk.
The ghats, temples and the broad, slow river create an atmosphere of deep, age-old devotion, and are key stops on the Narmada Parikrama — the living spiritual heart of the river. These are public ghats, best enjoyed with respectful attendance.
The Narmada river.
From a riverside experiment to the road to freedom
The sacred river.
The famous ghats.
Narmada, Orsang & Mahi.
Bathing & ancestral pujas.
Lamps on the river at dusk.
Reasons to make the time
Sacred ghats
Chandod & Karnali.
Holy river
The Narmada.
Ritual bathing
In sacred waters.
Ancestral rites
An important site.
Evening aarti
Lamps on the river.
Parikrama stops
On the river walk.
What to look for inside
Chandod & Karnali
Sacred steps.
Narmada
A holy stream.
How to spend an hour or two
See the ghats
At Chandod & Karnali.
Watch the aarti
Lamps at dusk.
Sense the devotion
Age-old & deep.
Learn the rites
Bathing & pujas.
Sit by the river
A serene pause.
Visit at dusk
For the aarti.
The Narmada ghats.
Sacred steps to the river
The Narmada ghats — most famously at Chandod and Karnali, near the river confluence — are among Gujarat’s holiest riverside sites, where pilgrims bathe, perform ancestral rites and float lamps at the evening aarti, key stops on the Narmada Parikrama. The living spiritual heart of the river.
Sacred ghats at Chandod & Karnali
Near the river confluence
Ritual bathing & rites
The evening Narmada aarti
When to go
Cool and pleasant — the ideal season.
Lush and green by the river.
Hot — start early.
⏰ Visit at aarti time in the cooler months; combine it with the Narmada ghats and Kevadia.
Timings & entry
- Open at worship hours
- Morning & evening aarti
- Best in the cool season
- By the sacred Narmada
- Free entry
- Modest dress; remove footwear
- Respect worshippers
- Photography may vary
Getting there
By Air
Vadodara airport (~90 km).
By Rail
Ekta Nagar (Kevadia) station.
By Road
Kevadia / Rajpipla.
At Narmada Ghats
RIVER & RITUAL
Sacred steps to the Narmada
What to shoot
Lamps at aarti.
Setting
The river ghats.
Respect
Be considerate.
Best light
Dusk.
Know before you go
More to see close by
Zarwani Falls
Zarwani Falls
Laser Show
The nightly light-and-sound spectacle
Sardar Sarovar Dam
A colossal dam across the Narmada river
Viewing Gallery
A gallery at the statue's chest, 153 m up
Narmada Backwaters
Narmada Backwaters
Valley of Flowers
A riverside garden in bloom below the statue
Where to eat around the ashram
Gujarati Thali
Full sweet-savoury meals.
Dhokla & farsan
Steamed snacks.
Kevadia food courts
Snacks for visitors.
Local fare
Gujarati & tribal food; Kevadia food courts.
Narmada Ghats FAQ
What is Narmada Ghats?
Along the Narmada in this district lie a series of sacred ghats — most famously at Chandod and Karnali, near the confluence of the Narmada with the Orsang and Mahi rivers — that are among the holiest riverside sites in Gujarat. Here pilgrims come to bathe in the sacred waters, perform pujas and last rites for ancestors, and take part in the Narmada aarti as lamps are floated on the river at dusk.
Where is it?
Chandod, Karnali & along the Narmada.
Is there an entry fee?
Free.
When should I visit?
October to March; at aarti time.
What's nearby?
The Narmada ghats, Statue of Unity and Kevadia.
How long does it take?
About an hour.
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