✎ Kastaharni Ghat is a ghat or bathing place on the river Ganges, at Munger in Indian state of Bihar.
✎ The name “Kastaharni Ghat” literally means “The bathing place which expels all pains”.
✎ In the 26th Adhyaya (chapter) of Adi Kanda of the Valmiki Ramayana, it is mentioned that both Lord Rama and his brother Lakshmana on their way back from the encounter with Taraka, the demoness, took rest at the spot. The relaxation they had given rise to the name of Kastaharni Ghat. According to another account it was on his return journey from Mithila to Ayodhya after marrying Sita that Lord Rama bathed at this place to relieve himself from fatigue.
✎ In the 6th century, C.E., a Hindu sage named Mudgal Muni appeared in the city and established two shrines, one at a rock at Kastaharni Ghat.
✎ According to Hindu folklore, one who takes a dip in this ghat receives solace and cure from bodily pains.
✎ Its significance is enhanced by the northerly flow of the river at this point, which is termed Uttarvahini Ganga.
✎ The ghat premises are managed by Sri Jagannatha temple trust of Munger.
✎ It is one of the wonderful places to spend one’s evenings and is one of the best loved tourist spots for the rich scenic beauty.
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