Ganga Aarti at Varanasi

Varanasi, or Kashi, is older than history. The evening Ganga Aarti at the Dashashwamedh Ghat is a spectacle of fire and faith that attracts thousands every day.

Young priests drape in saffron perform the ritual in synchronized motion with large brass lamps, accompanied by the chanting of mantras and the clanging of bells. The air is thick with the scent of sandalwood and incense.

Watching the aarti from a boat on the river offers the best view. The reflection of the lamps in the dark water and the illuminated ghats create a mesmerizing visual.

It is a powerful spiritual experience that embodies the soul of India.