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Kushavarta Ghat
500 M from Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar, IndiaAbout
Kushavarta Ghat is associated with Lord Dattatreya, an ancient saint who is said to have spent a considerable period of time here. Constructed by Ahilya Bai Holkar a Maratha queen, Kushavarta Ghat is always abuzz with people coming here for the memorial last rites. Performing a Shraddha ceremony here for the departed soul is said to be spiritually enriching in the ritualistic tradition of Hindu faith. Crowded with devotees and tourists alike, it draws a large amount of visitors to Haridwar.
