Ganga Aarti

January 3, 2025 11:36 AM

Maha Kumbh 2025 begins: Morning Ganga Aarti marks start of festivities

The much-anticipated Maha Kumbh 2025 has commenced with grandeur as devotees participated in the morning Ganga Aarti at the sacred Sangam in Prayagraj. The aartis, a hallmark of the celebrations, extended beyond the renowned ghats to floodplains across the Sangam region. A special Ganga Aarti, performed by women at Triveni Sangam, served as both a spiritual offering and a rehearsal for the Kumbh Mela. "Today’s aarti was a rehearsal. Boys will perform the Triveni Aarti, while girls will perfor...

Varanasi ghats submerged as Ganga water level rises

Several ghats in Varanasi are submerged as the water level of the Ganga continues to rise due to heavy rainfall in the region. According to the Central Water Commission, the Ganga's water level is increasing at a rate of four centimeters per hour and is expected to continue rising in the coming days. The release of water from upstream dams has contributed to the swelling of the river. The rising waters have severed connectivity between the ghats along the Ganga, and temples situated on the riv...