The Ganga Aarti at Varanasi is a very powerful and uplifting spiritual ritual. The aarti takes place facing the river using the lamps which circled around by the pandits (Hindu priests) in a clockwise manner, accompanied by chants or songs in praise of Mother Ganga. It is beleived that after the ritual is complete, the Goddess showers her blessing to each individual present there.
Meeting/pick-up point: Pick-up at the hotel.
Duration: Three hours.
Start/opening time: At 4.30pm.
Languages: English.