episode 4
Varanasi (Banaras), Uttar Pradesh (UP)
Varanasi, the spiritual city of India also the most holiest city in both Hinduism and jainism. Pilgrims often comes here to wash their sins in holy water Ganga, funny isn't it?
If my both brothers were to come here to take a dip in this holy river, I hardly believe they will still be eligible to get a ticket to heaven. Uff... leave it let's not talk about them.
Well I am here to watch Ganga Aarti. The Aarti is performed sharp at six thirty in evening and last about forty five minutes.
It takes place in Dashashwamedh Ghat, one of the holiest of all Ghats in Varanasi.
I have grown up seeing this Aarti as a regular resident of Varanasi. Tourists and Pilgrims from all over the world come here just to behold the sight.
Soon the Shankh (conch) is blown to inform all the attendees about the commencement of Aarti.
I am a little far away from the place of Aarti but not far enough to not be able to see the Aarti.
I am standing in a crowd like every common citizen before me was a foreigner girl standing with her tour guide. I smiled a little thinking how much enthusiasm they show towards our culture. I joined my hands since Aarti has started now.
There are total of seven Pandits(priests) performing an elaborate and extremely beautiful Aarti on the Ghats of Ganga.
Since the Ganga Aarti is for the river Ganga, a statue of Goddess Ganga is placed in the centre at one of the many raised platforms.
With the sounds of bells and chants and lighting of incense sticks and diyas, the Aarti is carried on.
The pandits worship the River Ganga in such a synchronised manner that it makes it a spellbinding sight.
They have been doing it in front of thousands of people for years now, and the practice and undying devotion make them perfect in what they do.
Although it seems precariously risky, the lamps are in safe hands. This goes on for 45 minutes and it is practically impossible to take your eyes off for even a second.
It is for this reason Varanasi ghat Aarti is popular in the entire country.
The Aarti is a spiritual treat for the soul.
𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐆𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐢 𝐓𝐨 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞.
𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐚'𝐬 𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐟 𝐔𝐬.
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you know even though I live In india meine abhi tak ganga darshan nahi kiye!! or I did? I don't remember maybe when I was small I went but not remember...?whatever.. I wanna go though... ☹️☹️☹️
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Bolo GANPATI BAPPA.... (complete "morya")
2021-10-26
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author pandit ji kar do isme bhi, priest ki jagah!! 🙂🙂
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