Ganga Aarti at Assi Ghat, Varanasi
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Kashi Sansad Sanskrutik Mohotsav welcome board at Assi Ghat, Varanasi.
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Sandhya Aarti is performed at this place.
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All boats are parked along the riverside before Aarti.
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Pilgrims waited since early morning for the Aarti ceremony.
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Special arrangements are made for Ganga Aarti.
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Devotional songs are performed by a group of singers.
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Aarti.
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Priests perform the Aarti ceremony.
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Aarti is being performed from all four directions.
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Priest with another kind of Aarti.
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Another ritual after Aarti.
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Pilgrims take blessings and Prasad from the priest.
Varanasi, also known as Banaras, is an ancient city in India. Nestled along the sacred banks of the Ganges River, it holds a revered status as one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Hindus. Pilgrims believe taking a single dip in the Ganga river will wash away their sins. Beyond its religious significance, Varanasi is a cultural and traditional hub, steeped in centuries-old customs and rituals. Among its many attractions, the mesmerising Ganga Aarti ceremony at dawn captures the hearts of visitors, offering a captivating glimpse into the city's spiritual essence.
You should not miss the stunning evening ceremony called the Ganga Aarti in Varanasi. Every day at dawn a group of priests gather on the riverbanks to perform it. These priests wear traditional clothes like a Kurta and a Dhoti. They know a lot about ancient texts like the Vedas and Upanishads. The main priest leading this ceremony is from the Gangotri Seva Samiti. The ceremony lasts about 45 minutes. One can watch it from the riverbanks or boats parked nearby. It's a beautiful sight that everyone should see.
