Babughat, located in the heart of Kolkata, has been a centre of worship and community for nearly two centuries. Built in 1830, the ghat’s Doric-style pavilion and historic pillars remain iconic, yet beneath the surface, priests like Bhagirathi Das struggle to receive their rightful allowances. The ghat is maintained primarily before major festivals, leaving spaces for bathing and daily rituals clogged with garbage. While its history is contested — some credit Rani Rashmoni, others Babu Raj Chandra Das, Babughat endures as a riverbank for prayer, travel, and reflection. Amid ferries, chants, and ritual fires, it remains alive, bridging Kolkata’s past with its present.