![]() ![]() The landing berth of the ghat, which is a huge colonial structure, has fallen prey to encroachment by the priests and vendors who have made the building their home.īetween Kolkata and Dakshineshwar, there are, in all, 80 ghats built on both sides of the Hooghly River. It is also famous for open air body massage and leisure, attracting crowds from early morning till late evening. The ghat is regularly used for bathing, performing religious ceremonies which also include idol immersion after every festival, be it Durga Pooja or Saraswati Pooja. The view of the holy Ganges from the ghat is absolutely mesmerizing with the Howrah bridge, famously called as Rabindra Setu by the local population at one side and the newer Vidyasagar Setu on the other side. The ghat is frequented by locals (especially office goers) and tourists alike who wish to spend some leisure time after a day’s hard work. The ghat is particularly famous for the history attached to it and due to its impressive colonial structure. It is named after Late Babu Raj Chandra Das. The most popular ghat along the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, among several ghats built during the British era is the Babughat. ![]()
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