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Narayan GhatBy the banks of River Sabarmati, near Subhash Bridge, lies a beautiful ghat called NarayanGhat (above). It was sanctified by Bhagwan Swaminarayan, where he bathed a number of timesand performed many lilas. Whenever Maharaj visited Ahmedabad he invariably came to NarayanGhat to have a bath and celebrate with his sadhus and devotees. There are memorial shrinesdedicated to senior paramhansas and AcharyaAyodhyaprasadji of the Ahmedabad diocese.Saptarshi GhatThe Saptarshi Ghat (left) lies near SardarBridge, built over the River Sabarmati. ShrijiMaharaj had visited this point and the oppositebank to bathe and rejoice with his devotees.26 Swaminarayan Bliss u May-June 2013Bhimnath GhatBhimnath Mahadev Mandir and its ghatare well known in Ahmedabad. The mandirlies in a garden called Padshah Vadi near ShahiPalace in Shahibaug. Bhagwan Swaminarayanhad visited the mandir and the adjoining ghaton many occasions for darshan and to take adip in the River Sabarmati. The place is sacredbecause of the mandir and the visit by BhagwanSwaminarayan.
Dudheshwar GhatThis Ghat (above) lies to the northwest of thecity. Also known as Dadhichi tirth, it is wherethe great Rishi Dadhichi performed austeritiesand sacrificed himself so that the devas couldwin the war against the demons. Shriji Maharajhad visited this ghat and taken a bath there.Sacred Shrine in MoteraMotera village is located in the northern partof Ahmedabad, near the banks of River Sabarmati.The entire village was populated with Swaminarayansatsangis. Shriji Maharaj had visited thevillage on many occasions to address the devoteesand sanctify their homes. He had also bathed inthe waters of the Sabarmati many times.Ganesh Window GhatThis Ghat (left and below) lies near EllisBridge (also called Lakadiya). It seems that thisplace was once a part of Bhadra Fort. ShrijiMaharaj visited the Ghat with his sadhus to takea bath. At present the place is derelict. uMay-June 2013 u Swaminarayan Bliss 27
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