Sacred Ritual
Ganga Aarti
The fire offering to the Ganga — performed every single evening and dawn without fail since time immemorial. Called the most magnificent ritual on earth.
Quick Facts
6:30 PM
Evening Aarti
5:30 AM
Morning Aarti
~45 mins
Duration
Free
Entry
* Evening aarti timing shifts by ~30 min between summer (6:30 PM) and winter (6:00 PM). Confirm locally on the day of your visit.
Where to Watch
Dashashwamedh Ghat
Main ceremonyThe main Ganga Aarti — 7 priests, fire lamps, chanting, and a thousand devotees. The most spectacular ceremony in India.
⏰ Timing
6:30 PM (summer) / 6:00 PM (winter) & 5:30 AM
👁 Watching
Steps, booked seats (₹200), or boat (₹100–300)
💡 Best spot
A boat on the river — you see the entire ghat from the water
Assi Ghat
Morning AartiA quieter, more intimate aarti performed at sunrise. Often preceded by yoga classes on the ghat steps.
⏰ Timing
5:30 AM
👁 Watching
Free, open ghat
💡 Best spot
Arrive 20 minutes early for a spot at the front
Rajendra Prasad Ghat
Evening AartiA secondary evening aarti, smaller than Dashashwamedh but beautiful and much less crowded.
⏰ Timing
6:30 PM
👁 Watching
Free, open ghat
💡 Best spot
The raised platform gives an elevated view
The Perfect Aarti Day
Arrive at Assi Ghat
Watch yoga on the steps as dawn breaks
Morning Ganga Aarti (Assi Ghat)
Intimate, deeply spiritual atmosphere
Sunrise boat ride
Book from the boat stand for ₹50–200
Kachori breakfast at Deena Chat
5 min walk from Assi Ghat
Arrive at Dashashwamedh Ghat
One hour early for a good spot or boat
Pre-aarti atmosphere builds
Flower sellers, diyas floating, bells ringing
Main Ganga Aarti begins
45 minutes of fire, chanting, and devotion
Float a diya on the river
₹10–20 from sellers on the steps
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