Ganga Aarti at Haridwar
Ganga Aarti at Haridwar
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Ganga Aarti Means Prayer for the River Ganga. The Ganga is holy river in India. It is worshipped as a goddess. Every day Morning and Evening Ganga Aarti is organised by Ganga Sabha at Har Ki Pauri. Morning and evening time for Aarti is according to Sunset and Sunrise. There is no entry fees or charges for the ceremony.A large number of people gather on both side of the river Ganga to experience and take part in this amazing ceremony. Ganga Lahari Mantra is chanted while making offering to Ganga "Panchamrut" anf flowers. Last part of the Ganga Aarti is special Aarti song for river Ganga which pilgrims / visitors can hear through loud speakers. Pandits will be offering Aarti during the song with special copper "Diya". During some festivals and busy season like may june overwhelming crowd gather here specially during the evening ceremony. It is best to reach at least one hour before the sunset time if you want to find better place.
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Andrew D
Singapore, Singapore375 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
Seeing the Ganga Aarti is a mesmerizing spiritual experience, as you join in the crowd to chant and witness the ceremony in person. After the prayers, the priests begin to do choreographed fire movement followed by water blessings. Thereafter, if you'd like you can join in the aarti by releasing flowers into the river while making wishes, followed by donation to the river.
Written 23 May 2023
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Jayant44
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India254 contributions
Apr 2023
From a purely religious point of you, the Aarti is spectacular. However the whole area need to been far far cleaner, with better facilities and amenities. At present it is a bit of a controlled chaos. The parking area is atrocious. Hawkers are all over the place and the area is quite dirty. A tip need to be taken from the Ganga Aarti in Varanasi.
Written 5 May 2023
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VIPIN_GOEL_TP_Impex
New Delhi, India7,147 contributions
Mar 2023 • Business
The evening Aarti time at Har Ki Pauri was 6:30pm. We reached there around 5:30pm. This time we were on other side of Har Ki Pauri for in front view of Aarti. People were sitting on the banks, so we have to sit at least ten rows behind. Ganga Aarti was well visible from this side. I will recommend to see the Aarti from Ghanta Ghar side. We have a bath in cold holy water of Ganges before Aarti and have Tilak on the forehead.
Written 1 May 2023
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dodi
5 contributions
Feb 2023
We were there on 13th Feb 2023 and the place was horribly crowded. The visitors had turned the banks into a dirty mess. I guess its crowded always. Immediately decided to skip the ganga aarti and head to rishikesh.
In hindsight , it was a good decision as the management of the Ganga aarti venue at Risshikesh is far far better than Haridwar.
In hindsight , it was a good decision as the management of the Ganga aarti venue at Risshikesh is far far better than Haridwar.
Written 15 February 2023
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Aravind S
25 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
A divine dedicated dignity of holy Ganges at dusk by Aarti shown,conches blown,chanting glory of Gangamaata Vedghosh,all devotees joining leaving lamps in holy Ganges with a mark of devotion,dedication to Maata Holy Ganga.
Written 2 February 2023
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VIPIN_GOEL_TP_Impex
New Delhi, India7,147 contributions
Dec 2022
It is always awesome to be at Ganga Aarti. For all humans Ganga Aarti is most pious and auspicious event in Haridwar. Due to winters Aarti stared at 5:30pm sharp. It was not much crowded at Har ki Pauri, but still devotees throng around the Aarti place at Aarti time. We recite the Aarti, viewed it from near, have taken Aarti later. It was a mesmerizing devotional experience. Last time we came here at a festival, that was very very crowded. One should come up to one hour early to have a good seat at Aarti point.
Written 4 January 2023
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Shailendra M
3 contributions
Dec 2022
Ganga Aarti Means Prayer for the River Ganga. The Ganga is holy river in India. It is worshipped as a goddess. Every day Morning and Evening Ganga Aarti is organised by Ganga Sabha atTriveni Ghaat. Morning and evening time for Aarti is according to Sunset and Sunrise. There is no entry fees or charges for the ceremony. A large number of people gather on side of the river Ganga to experience and take part in this amazing ceremony. Ganga Lahari Mantra is chanted while making offering to Ganga "Panchamrut" anf flowers. Last part of the Ganga Aarti is special Aarti song for river Ganga which pilgrims / visitors can hear through loud speakers. Pandits will be offering Aarti during the song with special copper "Diya". during the evening ceremony. Place to seat is difficult sometimes. It is best to reach at least one hour before the sunset time if you want to find better place and enjoy the aarti
Written 30 December 2022
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ronit gaikwad
Mumbai, India1,947 contributions
Dec 2022
The place is just brimming with positivity. If you have to witness, the aarti reach a little early, around 5 p.m. during winter, especially as the place tends to get very crowded. The ghats have improved a lot now compared to a few years back.
In the evening, you will find a sea of people on both sides of the aarti sthal through which the river flows. And with all the diyas lit together in the dark of the night and the flowing water with all the prayers being chanted simultaneously, the entire scene is a must-watch if you are in Haridwar.
Also, you can actually get to do the aarti as well as we did. You can speak to one of the stalls at the ghats about you wanting to do the aarti, and they shall let you do it (of course, with some donations). But the whole place is one divine experience. Additionally, there are also tons of shops and markets in case you wish to indulge in street shopping. Some of these shops date back even 100 yrs old and are worth the visit.
All in all, a beautiful and divine experience that one can get at Shri Ganga Sabha. A must-visit destination and experience in Haridwar.
In the evening, you will find a sea of people on both sides of the aarti sthal through which the river flows. And with all the diyas lit together in the dark of the night and the flowing water with all the prayers being chanted simultaneously, the entire scene is a must-watch if you are in Haridwar.
Also, you can actually get to do the aarti as well as we did. You can speak to one of the stalls at the ghats about you wanting to do the aarti, and they shall let you do it (of course, with some donations). But the whole place is one divine experience. Additionally, there are also tons of shops and markets in case you wish to indulge in street shopping. Some of these shops date back even 100 yrs old and are worth the visit.
All in all, a beautiful and divine experience that one can get at Shri Ganga Sabha. A must-visit destination and experience in Haridwar.
Written 20 December 2022
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Sushan koirala
India7 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
It was a great and holy experience to witness the Aarti live in Har ki pauri . The choices of attending Aarti is minimal unlike in Varanasi where in you can attend afloat in Ganga staying in the boat . Crowd management is not done properly and a lot of Beggars who compell you to feed them or asking money was a bit too too much . Otherwise it’s nice as always to be part of Aarti .
Written 8 December 2022
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Dharam S
24 contributions
Feb 2022 • Family
A divine experience. Ganga aarti is a must if you are in haridwar. Make sure you are there atleast an hour before sunset.The sooner you go the better spoyou get for the aarti.
Written 27 November 2022
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What is th number associated with Ganga Mata? Like 11 is for Rudra, 9 is for Rudra...
Thank u
rpanisello
Kotor, Montenegro36 contributions
Sorry i do not know
How can I book Dashan at Haridwar temple online
rajeshmaheshwari
Jaipur, India19 contributions
Well you cannot book online. But you really donot need to book as ganga aarti is conducted on ganga river ghat which are huge and spacious. Best way to watch it is to go a bit early and sit there. Or go to opposite side and sit there. Ganga aarti is all about the atmosphere there and you can enjoy it by sitting there.
shyam
Kolkata (Calcutta), India
please suggest me some good hotel/ Dharamsala (name) near Haridwar railway station
JayantSathe
Mumbai, India592 contributions
There are standard hotels near railway station but it all depends upon your budget. I would suggest please do not stay in any Dharamshala if you wish to maintain a particular standard. Haridwar is enjoyable many things to see. Some temples are good but be careful from those Pandyas and Pandits. At many places / temples people do not observe line discipline but it appears to be the culture of this country unfortunately. If you can tolerate such things Haridwar has beautiful places to visit. All d best and enjoy your trip
shyam
Kolkata (Calcutta), India
in months of February - March can I get any cheap hotel in Haridwar like rs-1000 per day????
AlokeshBagchi
Jizan Province, Saudi Arabia371 contributions
Haridwar is a rellative cheaper place! You would surely get one, need to find and search! But i am confident you would get, as you desire! Happy Journey!
Can anyone tell me Ganga Arti timing in morning & evening.
Amy D
New Delhi, India234 contributions
Around 5 am in morning and 6 pm in evening . reach their early for getting seat and for perfect view .
shyam
Kolkata (Calcutta), India
Hi all ..I am from kolkata. we want to go haridwar, badrinath ,rishikesh..we are 2 adults .would like to on October or November from kolkata by train so please help to plan our trip in best convenient manner.we are planning 5-6 days trip
HOMPRS
New Delhi, India489 contributions
Hi traveler,
Badrinath is open for limited time only (May-June). So plan accordingly.
Rest haridwar and rishikesh is open throughout the year. And Oct- Nov is best time to visit as its cool that time.
Itinerary
google haridwar wikitravel. In fact for any place just type th name of the place and type wikitravel. You will get all the information of stay, eat, sleep, travel etc etc.
Happy travelling.
jayeetabasu22
Kolkata (Calcutta), India
What is the best location to see the Ganga Arati?
Prabir G
Kolkata (Calcutta), India2,707 contributions
From the other side of the Ganga Temple at Har ki Pauri. cross the footbridge and go to the other side and sit on a stair of the ghat. Please take youd place at least 30 minutes before the Arati starts to avoid rush and better view.
Palash S
12 contributions
i am planning a tour to haridwar family tour...can anyone help how i can cover haridwar,dehradun,mussorie,rishikesh,nainital.i am from howrah.
shaniruddh
Ahmedabad, India130 contributions
Nainitaal is different location.. in one tour its easy to cover Masoorie, dehradun, Risikesh. and if you can travel on hilly area Gangotri can also be covered.
Then depends on your duration of stay in this area..
My S
1 contribution
HI,
Can any one tell me morning and evening timings of Ganga aarti
Sunil Saini
Haridwar, India241 contributions
Visit the website mentioned in this listing you will get all the details.
SalilRajhans
Pune, India325 contributions
What is the best location to get a close view?
sankar_ayilam
Bengaluru (Bangalore), India15 contributions
near clock tower go early to get a seat. else crowd will be there
Ganga Aarti at Haridwar
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- Sun - Sat 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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- (0.42 km) Bikaner Mishthan Bhandar
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- (0.65 km) Freedom Ganga Cafe
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