The ritual is performed to:
Express gratitude to Mother Ganga
Seek blessings for health and prosperity
Purify the mind and soul
It symbolizes the removal of darkness and negativity through light.
Devotees and visitors are requested to arrive at the ghat sharp at 5:00 PM to secure a proper place and experience the spiritual atmosphere peacefully.The Ganga Aarti begins at 6:00 PM in the evening.
The ceremony usually lasts about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
There is no such thing as VIP Ganga Aarti or VIP seating at Dashashwamedh Ghat. The Ganga Aarti is a public spiritual ceremony, and seating is completely free for everyone.
However, if you wish to personally participate in the Ganga Pujan, you can register for it:
₹500 for a single person
₹1100 for a couple
Dashswamedh Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.