Hindu pilgrims perform parikrama (circumambulation) in a circular direction along a path going around Banganga Tank, starting from the south end. The important temples are located on the parikrama. The ghats have spatial division according to specific rituals; south and west are used for rituals of the dead and north and east are used for auspicious rites.
The deepsthambhs at the southern end of Banganga Tank are not only the largest in terms of their size, they are also unique in design, having influences from Goan temples. Those in the southeast corner have figures carved on them. Locals believe these deepstambhas are meant to be markers and they were built over the samadhis (burial places) of revered saints.