Pokhara's Ganges Aarti | Devotion and Inclusivity in Faith

🌈The ceremony begins after sunset, with the priests performing various gestures while carrying instruments, creating smoke, lighting fires, burning incense, ringing bells, scattering flowers, and blowing conch shells. The sunset over Phewa Lake serves as the most sacred backdrop for the ritual, and if you're lucky, you can also witness the golden rays of the setting sun on the Fishtail Peak. The flames, smoke, and the priests' devout eyes are all set against . ✨Devotees of the Hindu faith gather together, arriving by bus and even traveling specially from India, just for this less than an hour-long ritual. At the end of the ceremony, all the devotees raise their hands and sing prayers together, creating an atmosphere that is highly moving. The pleasant scent of Nepalese incense fills the air, making the entire open space feel sacred. Where is the warmth, inclusiveness, and openness reflected? 🩵The ceremony is open to everyone, allowing you to take out your camera and take photos at any time. It also allows visitors to sit in the front row to watch, as long as you arrive early enough. At the end of the ceremony, local Hindu music is played, and the atmosphere shifts from sacred to a joyful celebration. 🌟 Devotees who want to dance rush to the forefront, dancing to the rhythm. The venue host saw me swaying to the music in my seat and directly invited me to dance. However, I was too shy to fully participate and only twisted a few times before leaving, but next time I'll dance properly! 📍Location: Search for Barahi Ghat, Fewa Lake on Google Maps. ⏰The ceremony starts at six o'clock every evening and may be canceled if it rains . 🙏Free of charge, donations welcome. #NepalTravel #GangesAarti #Pokhara# Fewa Lake#Butwal#nepal#nepal life#trip#nepal trip#travel diary#trip diary