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 Vyankatesh Balaji Temple has retained many of its original architectural features, including the Mangalore tiled roof, thanks to the effort of conservation architect Sudhir Joshi. The interior receives natural light through high windows on three sides. The windows have wooden balustrades which are indicative of the floor being used as a working space.
Built of black stone, the Jabreshwar Mahadev Temple is squeezed on a flat plinth along the slope of Jabreshwar Gali. An urban legend explains the quirky name of the temple because it was apparently built on land acquired by force (jabardasti). The entrance to the temple opens to Jabreshwar Gali from the side, because of buildings surrounding it on three sides.
The Lakshmi Narayan temple was built in the 1890s by Mathuradas Damodardas Jhaveri, in memory of his late wife, Kesarbai. The Jhaveris are jewelers and they historically migrated to Mumbai from Gujarat, hence elements of Gujarati architecture are reflected in the sitting platform (otla), the use of Gujarati language, and the use of decorative torana over the door.
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.