Vishram Ghat is the most important bathing ghat on the Yamuna in Mathura and the central point among the town’s 20+ ghats. Broad stone steps descend into the river, framed by temples, old havelis and continuous religious activity – evening aarti with lamps reflected in the water, boat rides, priests performing rituals and devotees taking holy dips. For visitors, it’s the best place to feel the riverfront ambiance of Mathura, especially at sunset when the ghats glow with diyas and chants.
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History & highlights
Tradition says this is where Krishna rested (“vishram” = rest) after slaying his tyrant uncle Kansa, and therefore the starting and ending point of the sacred Yamuna parikrama in Mathura. Medieval pilgrimage texts list Vishram Ghat as a core tirtha of Braj. Over centuries, local rulers and wealthy devotees built temples, shrines and steps here, turning the riverbank into a continuous sacred frontage. Modern accounts still describe it as the ritual heart of the city, with conservation plans focusing on cleaning the riverfront while retaining age-old worship patterns.
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