- Ganges River - Ghats in Varanasi are riverfront steps leading to the banks of the River Ganges
- Dasaswamedh Ghat - Main Ghat of Varanasi
- Manikarnika Ghat - Manikarnika Ghat, the main burning ghat, is the most auspicious place for a Hindu to be cremated. Dead bodies are handled by outcasts known as doms, and are carried through the alleyways of the old town to the holy Ganges on a bamboo stretcher, swathed in cloth.
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Ganga Aarti - Aarti is a Hindu ritual, in which light is offered to one or more deities. Aarti also refer to the songs sung in praise of the deity, when offering of lamps is being offered.
Hindus in India worship the river Ganges as goddess. Every evening in Varanasi, aarti is performed at the Dashashwamedh ghat. We can watch it from the ghat or from the waterside in a boat. It is a beautiful, resonant, and majestic spectacle with a very precise choreography involving rituals performed by several priests with the sound of bells, drums, cymbals, and Sanskrit mantras. The river is also worshiped with flower petals.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included.
- Enjoy a private boat ride.
- Professional English-speaking guide provided.
- Guides available in other languages upon request.
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Tips
Embark on an evening boat journey followed by Ganga Aarti: The ideal choice for your visit would be an evening boat trip to the cremation site, concluded with the experience of Ganga Aarti.
Aarti is a religious ceremony in Hinduism where light is devoted to one or several gods. The term ‘Aarti’ also pertains to the hymns sung in homage to the deity during the lighting ceremony.
In India, Hindus revere the Ganges river as a goddess. Every evening in Varanasi, the ritual of aarti is conducted at the Dashashwamedh ghat. Spectators can witness it from the ghat itself or from on the water in a boat. It is an impressive, reverberating and grand display, with a well-defined choreography involving rites executed by multiple priests to the accompaniment of bells, drums, cymbals, and Sanskrit chants. The river is also adored with petals of flowers.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.