Ganga Aarti
The Ganga Aarti at Varanasi is a mesmerizing ritual every evening at Dashashwamedh Ghat, among other locations along the river. This ceremonial worship of the Ganges involves priests using fire as an offering in the form of multi-tiered oil lamps, accompanied by rhythmic chants and ringing bells. Spectators gathers in large numbers on the ghat or aboard boats to witness this spiritual spectacle. The aarti embodies reverence for the Ganges, considered the source of life and purity, creating an enchanting atmosphere of devotion and unity.