Sethani Ghat- Tiled with
stones 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. One of the
most beautiful ghats you will find in central india.Probably the biggest ghat
on river Narmada, and yes most happening place in the town.Narmada Jayanti
celebration in the month of feb is one the major event and big center of
attraction.
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.
