Ganga Aarti at Haridwar
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
About
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. 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.
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SKP479
Navi Mumbai, India4 contributions
Jun 2022
OK Experience, Very crowded place.
Go At least 3 hours (1600 hrs) before start of Aarti (1900 hrs), to secure good view place. Arrange your own sheets or can get it at 15-25 rs there.
Go At least 3 hours (1600 hrs) before start of Aarti (1900 hrs), to secure good view place. Arrange your own sheets or can get it at 15-25 rs there.
Written 25 June 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
ravi p
Auckland Central, New Zealand597 contributions
Jun 2022
Great place to be.. please beware of pandits.. they will rip u off in the name of donations. you just say you will give 100-200 max .. i ended up giving 1000 thinking its donation for aarthi but it goes straight into there pocket. Try to be on the other side of the ghat for good view of aarthi
Written 20 June 2022
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Sudhir
Pune District, India5 contributions
Jun 2022
Too much crowded but Aarti at its best, The arrangement on the Ghat is superb, Cleaniness well maintained, Thanks to UP Goverment for taking special care and maintaing it.
Written 18 June 2022
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Niteash
Pune, India331 contributions
May 2022
It's a site to watch. You have to arrive at least by 4:30pm or 5 pm to get a good spot to watch the arti. Try to sit on the opp side of the arti to get a nice view. The small mandirs give their space to watch and help you do arti if you pay a good price.
Written 29 May 2022
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ajaygandhi123
AHMEDNAGAR6 contributions
May 2022
The best Arti I have ever done Do it at Parmarth Tirth also its worth going there make sure that you reach by 5.30
Written 24 May 2022
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SujataM
Navi Mumbai, India3 contributions
May 2022
It is one of the best experience of Haridwar. It connects you directly with the supreme power. One cannot explain the feeling in words. Jai Ganga Maa
Written 24 May 2022
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Surya Katakam
Hyderabad, India1,755 contributions
Apr 2022
Witnessing Ganga Aarti is one of the must visit place in Haridwar. We were specially traveled to Haridwar to visit this special spiritual program. Ganga Aarti is an offering made by devotees to Goddess Ganga. River Ganga is considered as the holiest river of India and that is why this devotional ritual is done each day in these holy cities of India.
Witnessing Ganga Aarti is one of the must visit place in Haridwar. We were specially traveled to Haridwar to visit this special spiritual program. Ganga Aarti is an offering made by devotees to Goddess Ganga. River Ganga is considered as the holiest river of India and that is why this devotional ritual is done each day in these holy cities of India.
Interesting Facts about Ganga Aarti:
1. The Ganga Aarti at the Har-ki-Pauri Ghat was started in the year 1910 by Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya. Ganga Aarti is held twice a day. Morning Aarti starts at Sunrise time and Evening Aarti starts according to the Sunset timing.
2. Ganga Sabha is an NGO appoints the priests by whom the Ganga Aarti is to be performed. This NGO is there since the Ganga Aarti has started.
3. Ganga Aarti is performed in three major holy cities that are Haridwar, Rishikesh and Varanasi. it is performed at
Har-Ki Pauri Ghat at Haridwar which is near to Clock tower area
Parmarth Niketan at Rishikesh where the residents and students learning Vedas.
Dashashwamedh Ghat at Varanasi which is near Kashi Vishwanath temple
4. Ganga Aarti will be performed with a 7 layered camphor lighting. Young priests will make the sounds using Conch shells.
5. The area within Har-ki-Pauri where the Ganga Aarti is performed is known as Brahma Kund and is considered to be the most sacred place of the Haridwar. Brahma Kund is the place where drops of Amrit fell from the Sky. It is also believed that Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu had visited the Brahma Kund during Vedic times. On a stone wall at the ghat, there is a large footprint that is said to be belong to Lord Vishnu.
6. Everyday more than 25000 people attend this rituals in the evening at Haridwar. During holidays and special days this number will be further high.
Tips to follow:
1. This Aarti starts in between Evening 05:30 to 06:00 at Har-Ki-Paidi Ghat. The gate of the bridge leading to the opposite bank closes by 04:30/05:00 pm. So make sure that you reach to this location before 4:30 pm
2. Other best option to watch the Aarti from the opposite end of the river Ghat which is near Clock tower area. Make sure that you reach here by 04:30 to get the right seating position to witness the Aarti from closest vicinity.
3. Do avoid confusion and there may be chances that your tourism agent may cheat you. There are many Ghats in Haridwar and at many areas Ganga Aarti will happen. But you must see the Main Ganga Aarti which is happens at Clock tower area. You can ask someone where is Har-Ki-Paidi Ghat as the main Ganga Aarti happens at this Ghat only.
4. There are a lot of Pandas hovering around Ganga Ghat offering their priestly services. Try to avoid the same. otherwise there may be chances that you will be cheated by them,
5. During Ganga Aarti, there are some people show casing them self's as Voluntaries and they will ask you to donate amount for Ganga Aarti activities. I was not sure about them. So I have not donated. Take decision Carefully.
Witnessing Ganga Aarti is one of the must visit place in Haridwar. We were specially traveled to Haridwar to visit this special spiritual program. Ganga Aarti is an offering made by devotees to Goddess Ganga. River Ganga is considered as the holiest river of India and that is why this devotional ritual is done each day in these holy cities of India.
Interesting Facts about Ganga Aarti:
1. The Ganga Aarti at the Har-ki-Pauri Ghat was started in the year 1910 by Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya. Ganga Aarti is held twice a day. Morning Aarti starts at Sunrise time and Evening Aarti starts according to the Sunset timing.
2. Ganga Sabha is an NGO appoints the priests by whom the Ganga Aarti is to be performed. This NGO is there since the Ganga Aarti has started.
3. Ganga Aarti is performed in three major holy cities that are Haridwar, Rishikesh and Varanasi. it is performed at
Har-Ki Pauri Ghat at Haridwar which is near to Clock tower area
Parmarth Niketan at Rishikesh where the residents and students learning Vedas.
Dashashwamedh Ghat at Varanasi which is near Kashi Vishwanath temple
4. Ganga Aarti will be performed with a 7 layered camphor lighting. Young priests will make the sounds using Conch shells.
5. The area within Har-ki-Pauri where the Ganga Aarti is performed is known as Brahma Kund and is considered to be the most sacred place of the Haridwar. Brahma Kund is the place where drops of Amrit fell from the Sky. It is also believed that Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu had visited the Brahma Kund during Vedic times. On a stone wall at the ghat, there is a large footprint that is said to be belong to Lord Vishnu.
6. Everyday more than 25000 people attend this rituals in the evening at Haridwar. During holidays and special days this number will be further high.
Tips to follow:
1. This Aarti starts in between Evening 05:30 to 06:00 at Har-Ki-Paidi Ghat. The gate of the bridge leading to the opposite bank closes by 04:30/05:00 pm. So make sure that you reach to this location before 4:30 pm
2. Other best option to watch the Aarti from the opposite end of the river Ghat which is near Clock tower area. Make sure that you reach here by 04:30 to get the right seating position to witness the Aarti from closest vicinity.
3. Do avoid confusion and there may be chances that your tourism agent may cheat you. There are many Ghats in Haridwar and at many areas Ganga Aarti will happen. But you must see the Main Ganga Aarti which is happens at Clock tower area. You can ask someone where is Har-Ki-Paidi Ghat as the main Ganga Aarti happens at this Ghat only.
4. There are a lot of Pandas hovering around Ganga Ghat offering their priestly services. Try to avoid the same. otherwise there may be chances that you will be cheated by them,
5. During Ganga Aarti, there are some people show casing them self's as Voluntaries and they will ask you to donate amount for Ganga Aarti activities. I was not sure about them. So I have not donated. Take decision Carefully.
Written 8 May 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Manish S
12 contributions
Apr 2022
The evening aarti is also called the Maha Aarti and is conducted every day. It is one of the most popular and well-attended rituals of the town. The Maha Aarti is performed by chanting bhajans in praise of the lord and is celebrated by beating electrifying drums and rhythmic bells. Totally Divine.
Written 24 April 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Mahesh534
New Delhi, India108 contributions
Apr 2022
Ganga Aarti takes place at 6.45 pm everyday at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar. About 25,000 people attend it every day. Its very crowded and to get a place in the front one should be there at least 1 1/2 hour earlier. A heavenly event one will always remember. The only other Ganga Aarti which matches this one is the one at Varanasi.
Written 18 April 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Rahul S
Chandigarh, India15 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
One of the most fabulous Aarti we can see. It’s crowded but beautiful to watch Aarti in presence of thousands of people. Spectacular view on the banks of river Ganges.
Written 17 April 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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 Arabia370 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), India2,673 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, India240 contributions
Visit the website mentioned in this listing you will get all the details.
SalilRajhans
Pune, India323 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
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- Ganga Aarti at Haridwar is open:
- Sun - Sat 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- We recommend booking Ganga Aarti at Haridwar tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 32 Ganga Aarti at Haridwar tours on Tripadvisor
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- (0.00 km) Maa Ganga Sewa Sadan Yatri Niwas
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- Restaurants near Ganga Aarti at Haridwar:
- (0.42 km) Bikaner Mishthan Bhandar
- (0.66 km) Bhagwati Choley Bhature Har Ki Pauri
- (0.65 km) Freedom Ganga Cafe
- (0.66 km) Butterfingers Cafe
- (6.11 km) Mathura Walo Ki Pracheen Dukan , Near Thanda Kuan