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Narmada River's Navel Point Emerges as Water Levels Drop in Harda
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 24 Jun 2026, 04:32 PM
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The sacred Navikund, believed to be the midpoint of the Narmada River, has become accessible for darshan in Handia, Harda, as water levels recede during summer. This site is a major focal point for devotees.
The Navikund, located in Handia, Harda district, is a significant pilgrimage site for devotees of the Narmada River. This sacred spot is revered as the precise midpoint of the 1321 km long river.
Traditionally, the Navikund remains submerged. However, during the intense summer months, the water level of the Narmada recedes, revealing the Navistal. This annual occurrence allows pilgrims to visit and perform rituals.
Devotees consider bathing and offering prayers at the Navikund to be highly auspicious and spiritually rewarding. The accessibility of this central point of the river during summer draws a considerable number of faithful seeking blessings.
Traditionally, the Navikund remains submerged. However, during the intense summer months, the water level of the Narmada recedes, revealing the Navistal. This annual occurrence allows pilgrims to visit and perform rituals.
Devotees consider bathing and offering prayers at the Navikund to be highly auspicious and spiritually rewarding. The accessibility of this central point of the river during summer draws a considerable number of faithful seeking blessings.