Sethani Ghat — Attraction in Hoshangabad

Sethani Ghat is very beautiful ghat on the bank of river Maa Narmada . It is very very clean . Local management is always looking for cleaning the offerings in the river .

There is a temple of Maa Narmada ji on the bank of river . Ghat is beautifully managed and developed for devotees . People can park vehicle a km before and walk upto the ghat . There are many temples along the way .

Evenin aarti is worth watching . There is boating available for all on pay basis . Charges are reasonable .

Narmadapuram, formerly known as Hoshangabad, in Madhya Pradesh, is renowned for its picturesque ghats along the Narmada River. Among these, Sethani Ghat stands out as a significant attraction.

Sethani Ghat: This expansive ghat is a favored spot for locals and visitors to take holy dips in the Narmada River. The area is generally clean, though occasional flower offerings can be seen floating in the water. The evening aarti (prayer ceremony) is particularly mesmerizing and draws many attendees. Boat rides are also available for those wishing to experience the river more intimately. 

Best Time to Visit: Mornings and evenings are ideal for visiting the ghat, as midday can be quite sunny. The serene ambiance during these times enhances the overall experience. 

Nearby Accommodations: • Narmade River View Resort: Located along the Narmada River, this resort offers scenic views and is conveniently situated near the ghat. Guests have praised its proximity to Sethani Ghat and the quality of food and service.  • TreeHouse Narmade - A Riverfront Resort & Spa: This resort provides excellent river views, comfortable accommodations, and commendable service. Guests have highlighted its superb breakfast offerings and overall pleasant stay. 

Visiting Sethani Ghat offers a blend of spiritual and cultural experiences, making it a must-see destination in...

A sacred place of worship for Goddess Narmada, the Diety Goddess for a section of brahmins who's origin is defined on the banks of the mighty river.

The Goddess is worshipped by almost everyone irrespective of their caste and spreads over 1300 kilometers long originating from Amarkantak and merging into the Arabian Sea near Bharonch through the Sethani Ghat marking Hoshangabad at one side of the river and Budhni at the other.

The Goddess is believed for it's immense sanctity and nourishment. There are temples of Goddess Narmada, Lord Shiva, Lord Hanuman, and a beautiful Gayatri Mandir. Active groups like the "Narmadiya Yuva Shakti" have put in some continuous and sincere efforts in trying to maintain the cleanliness of the place.

The beauty of the ghat is multiplied after the sunset by the powerful vibrations of the Aarti and the lighting rangoli on the ghat that is illuminated by pure white fled lights as shown in the photographs. Both, the day and night views have been picturized for your interests.

Proper railings have been marked approximately 10 feet on the shores of the ghat for people to bathe and drench their clothes safely without draining any kind of soaps in to the water. Motor and simple boats aur used to facilitate the movement of people from one shore to the other for some beautiful temples even on the Budhni side.

Toilets have been constructed at the main entrance of the ghat. Proper and durable dustbins have been evenly disbursed all over the place for the collection of waste around the ghat. Some small steps have been specially designed systematically in many lines from the top of the ghat till the beginning of the water at the shores. Ages old huge trees add to the beauty of the...

I was visited in last year according to me some points, for local municipal team or Administration of Narmada river . The ghat looks like very bad in conditions no cleaning and even no any security person gaurd for safety.

Sethani Ghat is a 19th-century construction along the banks of the river Narmada at Hoshangabad in Madhya Pradesh in India. It is one of the largest ghats in India. During Narmada Jayanti celebrations the ghat comes alive when thousands of people converge on the ghats and diyas are floated in the river. The ghat was built after generous contributions by Jankibai Sethani from the Sharma family in Hoshangabad after devotees complained to her about the difficulty in getting to the river, Hence the ghat is named after her. It is one of the few examples of public infrastructure built through private funding in India. A photo of Narmada from Sethani ghat can be seen in the book Jungle Rahe Taki Narmada Bahe!, by Pankaj Srivastava. One of the largest ghats in India along the banks of the Narmada river which was built in the 19th century. thousands of people converge on this ghat during the Narmada Jayanthi celebrations.  This ghat is always filled with people all the time.

The ghats on bank of river Narmada here are quiet big. The water here is ok for a dip. The ghat is wide and its quiet sunny here. The best time to visit here is winters or early mornings. You can... The plan was to visit ghat of river Narmada and Hoshangabad Shah fort. River Narmada was running to brink for the effect of monsoon. We visited the Narmada river ghat - well laid...