Ganga Aarti is a famous aarti performed at different ghats of Rishikesh which is performed as a thanksgiving to Mother Ganga. This Aarti is called Maha Aarti. In this way, Ganga Aarti is performed at Ganga Ghats in different cities as well. Ganga Aarti in Haridwar and Ganga Aarti in Varanasi are also very famous.
Parmarth Niketan Ganga Aarti Rishikesh
The aarti performed by Parmarth Niketan Ashram is particularly famous. Ganga aarti is held at different ghats of Rishikesh. A large number of people gather to participate in the aarti that takes place at Parmarth Niketan Ashram ghat. Tourists from different places of the country and from abroad participate in this aarti for different reasons in special Ganga Aarti held during festivals/festivals and during tourist season.
This aarti is performed by the students of Ashram who come here to study the Vedas. Chanting of mantras, bhajans and aarti at the time of Ganga Aarti fascinate the devotees present here. Ganga Aarti takes place at 6 in the evening. At this time hundreds of lamps are flown in the river Ganga and the scenery of Rishikesh city changes. At this time, tourists gather at different places only to see the flowing lamps.
Triveni Ghat Ganga Aarti Rishikesh
Ganga Aarti Rishikesh at Triveni Ghat |
Similarly, Ganga Aarti is organized in the evening at Triveni Ghat and Shatrughan Ghat. Triveni Ghat is a famous Ghat of Rishikesh, near which other famous temples of Rishikesh are situated. Triveni Ghat is known as the confluence of three rivers. It is believed that the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers meet here.
Ganga Aarti Rishikesh Timings
Ganga Aarti or Maha Aarti begins at 6 pm at Ganga Ghats of Rishikesh. The total duration of this aarti is one hour which ends at 7 pm.
Significance of river Ganga
River Ganges is called the lifeline of North India and the river Ganga is also very important from the religious point of view. Many mythological stories related to river Ganga are also popular. Rivers are considered sacred and revered in Indian civilization.
How to reach to Ganga Arti Rishikesh
By flight to Ganga Ghat for Ganga Arti
Parmarth Niketan and Triveni Ghat are two main places in Rishikesh which are especially famous for Ganga Aarti. Jolly Grant Airport of Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand, is the nearest airport to reach Rishikesh. The distance from Dehradun airport to Rishikesh and up to Parmarth Niketan and Triveni Ghat can be reached by taxi or local auto rickshaw.
By Train
Rishikesh railway station is the nearest railway station to reach Parmarth Niketan and Triveni Ghat by train. One can use local rickshaws to reach these places from the station. The railway station of Rishikesh is connected to the rest of the country by direct or connected trains.
By Road
Rishikesh is well connected by road and can be easily reached by state transport buses, private tour buses or by driving in your own car.