The aura of Ganga Aarti at Varanasi

Ganges, one of the holiest rivers of this planet, is praised at Rishikesh, Haridwar and Varanasi through Aarti. Morning Aarti at Assi and evening offerings at Dashashwamedh Ghat happen everyday. Travellers flock from around the world to catch a glimpse of this spiritual event. The Aartis continue for nearly an hour, following which devotees can offer lighting diyas to the Ganga river. Images by Soumyadev Sarkar