A trip to Varanasi would be incomplete without witnessing Ganga Aarti
Every evening at 7 PM at 📍Dashashwamedh Ghat, seven priests perform this sacred ritual 🙏 to express gratitude to Lord Shiva , rain or shine ☀️. This tradition is said to have continued for thousands of years . Accompanied by the enchanting ringing of bells , the priests offer prayers by the Ganges with sacred fire 🔥, conch shells 🐚, and fresh flowers 🌼. Watching the sunrise 🌅 over the Ganges is another must-do experience in Varanasi. However, due to heavy fog during our two mornings there 🌫️, we missed seeing the sun rise from the horizon . This regret has become my reason to return to Varanasi someday 💫. 🚶🏻♀️ Beyond the ghats and temples , the banks of the Ganges are adorned with countless colorful graffiti artworks 🎨. After breakfast , we wandered through the vibrant alleys on a street photography adventure . Exploring Varanasi's old city on foot is truly the best way to experience its magic ✨! Must-Visit Ghats: 🌟 Dashashwamedh Ghat:📍 Location: Dashashwamedh Ghat Rd, Ghats of Varanasi, Godowlia, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 🔱 Manikarnika Ghat: One of the oldest and most sacred cremation sites ⚱️📍 Location: Near Rajendra Prasad Ghat, Garawasi, Jugul Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 🔱 Assi Ghat: The southernmost ghat in Varanasi and one of the largest stone-step ghats 🪨. Morning prayers 🕉️ are held here at dawn, offering a serene experience combined with peaceful boat rides � on the Ganges📍 Location: Assi Ghat, Shivala, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh #Varanasi#Manikarnika Ghat#Dashashwamedh Ghat# Assi Ghat#Ganga Aarti #India#travel guide#travel guide
