Ganga Aarti Varanasi

Ganga Aarti Varanasi Timings, Duration and booking

Aarti Starting Time: 6:45 pm. 45 mins after Sunset.

Aarti Duration: 45 mins approx.

Actual Begining time: 7:00 pm

Devotees usually gather 90 mins in advance to watch the Aarti from a close distance.

Location: Dashashwamedh Ghat. 500 mt from Kashi Vishwanath temple. Easily reached by walk. Ganga Aarti Varanasi will be performed similarly to Haridwar and Rishikesh.

Ganga Aarti Varanasi Procedure

This Aarti will be performed by the Young priests who are pursuing their Vedas and Upanishads. This group will be lead by Head Priest from Gangotri Seva Samiti. Devotees gather around the dais to watch this holy event. Aarti will be offered to the River Ganga amid chanting Mantras. Young priests will make the sounds using Conch shells. 7 priests will be offering Aarti to the Holy River Ganga by standing on the specially decorated dais. The whole process will be performed in rhythm with a unique dress code. Ganga Aarti will be performed with a 7 layered camphor lighting.

There is no ticket for watching this holy event. It is free and is open for all devotees. Hundreds of devotees gather for this Aarti and disperse after the event. Few devotees Sit and watch from the boats.

How to reach Kashi Vishwanath Temple?

By Air

  1. The nearest airport is at Babatpur airport which is 22 km from Varanasi. The direct flight is available from major cities.

By Train

  1. The nearest railway station is at Varanasi Junction which is 6 km away. From Varanasi city station, the temple is 2 km away. Varanasi is well connected all parts of India. Daily and Weekly trains are running with high frequency.

By Road

  1. Varanasi is well connected with other cities in nearby. Private and Government buses run to Varanasi on daily basis.

Reference Link: History

25 comments

  1. How to book ganga ghat arti morning 08/08/17

  2. Ganga aarti organized in specific day ya Daily

  3. Subha kitne baje ganga arti hoti hai…..

  4. Which budget hotel/lodge is near to Main Kasi Temple?
    How to attend Ganga Aarti from near by hotel/ lodge?.
    I am Physically challenged, and senior citizen as well, can I attend Ganga Aarti?

  5. How to get online tickets for kasi vishwanath darshan.

  6. Today evng ganga aarti timing plss tell me

    • Dear Sir/Madam,
      Ganga arti timing will be from 6.45 pm after sunset and it will be for 45 mins and you need to gather 90 mins in advance .
      Thank you.

  7. Hi, How to book online ticket for Ganga Aarti at Dasheshwamedh Ghat and Shri Kashi Vishwanath ji ki Darshan. Kindly guide me.

    • Dear Sir/Madam,
      There is no online booking it starts at 6.45 pm it will last for 90 mins you can get the tickets directly there.
      Thank you.

  8. Date 1decmber Ko Ganga Aarti time kya rahega

  9. Ganga Aarti in Varanasi is very beautiful. Spirituality related to this Ganga aarti is strength of our Hindu Religion.

  10. SuruliSwaminathan

    I am a handicapped with Escort. How can I Dharshan Lord Viswanath ji.

  11. SuruliSwaminathan

    I want to offer to my ancients on the bank of Ganga.Please inform the name of the place.

    • Dear Sir/Madam,
      You can perform ganga arthi at 6.45 pm and it will be staring at 7 pm daily .
      Thank you.