Keshi Ghat in Vrindavan on The Banks of Yamuna River

      Keshi Ghat is at the farthest tip of Vrindavan town and located quite close to the Radha Gokulananda Temple. This is the spot where Lord Krishna killed the Keshi demon. This is the reason why Lord Krishna is also known as Keshava though there are others who believe that He is known as Keshava because of His thick hair (Kesh).

      Keshi Ghat is on the, banks of the Yamuna. This is probably the biggest and the most picturesque of all the ghats in Vrindavan. Thousands of years ago, all the ghats of Vrindavan were built on the banks of River Yamuna. However, today, in most cases, the river's course has shifted. Keshi Ghat is among the few ghats where the Yamuna still lays beside it. This could be one of the reasons for its popularity as a bathing place. Every evening, an aarti is performed similar to the one performed at Vishram Ghat in Mathura. It is very picturesque. Hundreds of small diyas (earthen lamps) float in the river, resembling the sky on a clear starry night.

Keshi Ghat

      Many people had cautioned me that Keshi Ghat was notorious for robbery and theft. I was also warned not to go there alone and unarmed. Luckily, Lord Krishna protected me and I had no untoward experience. As I approached the steps of the ghat, I found many ferryman waiting to ferry me across the Yamuna. From the other side of the riverbank, I got a good view of the ghat with its magnificent sandstone coloured structure. The architectural style, structure, and the colour of the building reminded me a lot of the one at Kusum Sarovar, near Goverdhan.

      At the entrance of the ghat is a Shiva Temple. Next to it is the Goddess Yamuna Temple. There is a picture depicting the famous fight between Lord Krishna and the demon Keshi.

      Jugal Kishore Temple is located near Keshi Ghat. Since it is very close to Keshi Ghat, it is popularly known as Keshi Ghat Temple. This temple has now been closed to the public.