Parmarth Niketan Ganga Aarti
Devotional & Spiritual

Parmarth Niketan Ganga Aarti

1 hr typical visit Free entry

The evening fire ceremony on the ashram's ghat, led by resident students, with chanting and lamps floated on the river at dusk.

Don't miss
  • Sunset ceremony
  • Chanting by ashram students
  • Floating diyas
  • Riverside steps
Time needed
1 hr
Entry
Free
Best time
Evening
Photography
Allowed
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Family Couple Solo Seniors Friends
Tips from our editors

Starts around sunset — 6pm in winter, 7pm in summer. Arrive 30 minutes early and sit on the steps. Free, though donations are collected.

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