Narada was a celestial sage. He practised sage hood and linked it to self-cultivation and strived for balance. He believed in harmony and human perfection. He dedicated his life into finding a balance between himself and other human beings. He wanted the greater order of things. He emerged from the forehead of Lord Brahma, the Creator. Hindu mythology tells us how he chanted the name Narayana, which is another name for Lord Vishnu. He is regarded as the inventor of the musical instrument veena.

Ghats in Varanasi are riverfront steps leading to the banks of River Ganges. The city has nearly 100 Ghats. Most of the Ghats are used for bathing and puja ceremony. Most of these Ghats were built after 1700 AD when the city was part of the Maratha Empire. The Marathas, Scindias, Holkars, Bhonsles, and Peshwes were patrons who helped build these Ghats. All the Ghats are associated with myths and religious legends. Boat rides at the break of dawn are very popular with tourists.

The previous name of this Ghat is Kuvai Ghat. It was constructed by Dattatreya Swami, a monastery chief, in 1788. The four important idols in the temple at Narad ghat are Naradeshvara, Atrishvara, Vasukishvara and Dattatreyeshvar. Swami Dattatreya is recognized as an Avatar or incarnation of Shiva and as the Adi-Guru (First Teacher) of the Adinath Sampradaya of the Nathas. He was at first a "Lord of Yoga" exhibiting distinct tantric traits. Tantra yoga is a practice that can be used to expand the connection and awareness between couples. This creates a deeper bond spiritually with each other.

However legend has it that couples should not bathe together in this Ghat. The myth states that there will be contention between them in the future. The reason for this is that if you go in to bathe on your own, you will receive moksha for life.

One of the spiritual corners in the religious city of India, Varansi, the Narad ghat is always crowded with devotees. Since this is a spiritual site, there are no tickets for Narad Ghat, however, a tour offers you one of the best ways to go about this attraction along with useful information. As you buy tickets for Narad Ghat tours, you get an easy access to this place, surfing away from all the crowds that can otherwise frustrate you. Narad Ghat tickets for tours are laced with stories and mythologies that surround this attraction. Narad Ghat ticket prices are completely a fair deal when you see the kind of knowledge that the tour offers.

• Beware of slippery steps.
• Bring a change of clothes if you wish to bathe.
• If you want to perform rituals, hire a guide.
• It can get crowded at certain parts of the day.

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