Ganga Aarti, Varanasi

Ganga Aarti, Varanasi

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The Ganga Aarti is a devotional ritual that involves the offering of fire to the Ganga River, considered by Hindus check for more  to be a living goddess. Held every evening at Dashashwamedh Ghat, the ceremony is both an act of reverence and a theatrical spectacle — blending sound, sight, and spirituality. Priests clad in saffron robes perform synchronized movements with large brass lamps (deepams), incense, and chanting, all orchestrated to honor Maa Ganga. The atmosphere is electric, yet deeply meditative. It’s not just a ceremony; it’s a portal to India’s spiritual core.