The Ganga Aarti of Varanasi starts at 7 pm and ends at 8 pm generally but can be different in Summer and Winter. But if you think you will just reach by 7 pm, you won’t be able to see it, that’s for sure. Hi, My name is Viswajeet and this post is all about Varanasi Ganga Aarti and its timings.

Ganga Aarti in Varanasi: Timings and Location

Although the Ganga Aarti is performed at many different ghats in Varanasi, the Ganga Aarti performed at Dashashwamedh Ghat is the world-famous Ganga Aarti. You heard it right and that is why, the place gets pumped up by visitors and devotees, that you won’t be able to see it if you won’t visit in time.

The timings of Ganga Aarti performed at Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi are 7-8 pm in summer and 6-7 pm in winter. Well, that is the time for the Aarti not for you.

When Should you reach the Dashashwamedh Ghat to avoid the rush of Ganga Aarti?

Do you see the crowd at the Ghats of Varanasi just to witness the grand Ganga Aarti? It’s very difficult to get even a place to stand from where the aarti is clearly visible. Worry not, you just need to follow this article and you will easily get a comfortable place to sit and watch till the end.

Hundreds of people visit Dashashwamedh Ghat to witness the beautiful and breathtaking Ganga Aarti. So to get a good place to enjoy the aarti, try to reach at least 1 hour before the Aarti begins.

Best ways to enjoy the Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi

1. From the Riverside:

Watch Ganga Aarti from the riverside sitting on a boat floating on the waves of the river Ganges. Isn’t it mesmerizing to chant the Shiv Tandav along with hundreds of other people in the pious land of Varanasi? While you are on the boat, your whole body moves in harmony with the chanting as the river throws tiny waves to the boat to make it move.

2. Sitting on a chair:

Enjoy the pleasant views of the Ganga ghats and the flowing river sitting comfortably on chairs. These chairs are placed next to the Aarti performance area. You feel the warmth of the performance there which fills your heart with devotion to Maa Ganga and Lord Mahadev.

3. From a rooftop:

Observe the grand Ganga Aarti from a nearby rooftop in its real and gigantic form. From the rooftop, you actually get to see how grand and monumental the Ganga Aarti is. It is like having a drone view of the Ganga Aarti.

4. On the stairs of the Ghats:

This is one of my favourite places to enjoy the Ganga Aarti while sitting not too close or too far from the Aarti. This is the right place for you if you really want to enjoy Ganga Aarti with the crowd.

How to take elders and grandparents to the Ghats to see Ganga Aarti in Varanasi?

You can easily find wheelchairs near the Godhowlia Chauraha or Girijaghar Chauraha. They charge around 3 to 400rs and will drive the wheelchair to the Dashashwamedh Ghat and leave you back. You can bargain with them to get your deal.

Things to do after Ganga Aarti in Varanasi

As a tourist, you definitely won’t want to end your day just there. That is why here is a list of things that you can do after watching Ganga Aarti in Varanasi.

1. Grab some street snacks

Gowdhowlia Chauraha is known for its streets, local cuisines, Kashi Vishwanath Mandir and Dashashwamedh Ghat. So, after watching Ganga Aarti, why not have some delicious cuisine of Banaras?

Best Places to have snacks near Godhowlia Chauraha

• Kashi Chat Bhandar
• Deena Chat Bhandar
• Aarti Kulfi Bhandar
• Papa Lassi Amma Lassi
• The Blue Lassi Shop

2. Best places to visit after Ganga Aarti in Varanasi

There are some places in Varanasi which are open till late at night. These are safe and easily accessible from any part of the city.

Best places to visit at night in Varanasi

• Assi Ghat
• Namo Ghat
• Manikarnika Ghat
• Durga Mandir, Durgakund
• Sankatmochan Mandir
• Cantonment

3. Go shopping at night in Varanasi

People love shopping in new cities. If you are in Varanasi, you might also be thinking to buy something as a souvenir. Here are some of the best places to look for shopping in Varanasi.

Best places for Shopping in Varanasi

• Godhowlia
• Nayi Sadak
• Vijaya Chauraha
• Chetamani
• Sigra
• Cantonment

Final Thoughts

This was all about the Ganga Aarti in Varanasi, its timings and location. We also saw that one needs to reach the Dashashwamedh Ghat 1 hour before the Ganga Aarti begins. There are a lot of things that you can do after participating in Ganga Aarti in Varanasi. You can grab some snacks, go shopping or visit nearby places.

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