अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न (FAQs)
Who is Bhakta Prahlad and why is this ghat named after him?
Bhakta Prahlad was the legendary boy-devotee of Lord Vishnu whose unwavering faith prompted the divine incarnation of Lord Nrisimha. The Kashi Khanda states that Prahlad performed penance at this exact ghat.
When was the present stone ghat built?
The monumental sandstone steps and retaining walls were built in 1772 CE by Maratha ministers of the Peshwa administration.
What major festivals are celebrated here?
Narasimha Jayanti, Holi, Dev Deepawali, and the sacred Kartika Snana pilgrimage month are celebrated with grand devotional fervour at Prahlad Ghat.