Gomti Ghat is the wide flight of steps leading down from Dwarka town to the Gomti River, just before it meets the Arabian Sea. Pilgrims traditionally bathe here before climbing up to Dwarkadhish Temple; many also perform pind daan and other rites on the ghats. Small shrines along the riverfront honour Samudra Dev, Saraswati, Lakshmi and Gomti Mata, while the Samudra Narayan temple marks the confluence point. Boats bob on the water, priests chant mantras and sea-birds circle overhead, making it one of the most atmospheric places in the city. For Ghoomein users, Gomti Ghat is ideal for golden-hour shots with the Dwarkadhish shikhara in the background and reflections on the river.
About this place
History & highlights
The Gomti here is considered a sacred branch of the Ganga, with Puranic legends linking it to sage Vashishta and Krishna’s capital at Dvaraka. For centuries this riverfront also functioned as a small harbour; Dwarka was an active port until roughly the 19th century, when silting reduced its importance. Today, the ghats remain a core ritual space and are being upgraded with railings and safety measures due to heavy pilgrim traffic.
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