Markets & Shopping
Vishwanath Gali
The lane leading to the temple, packed with silk shops, brassware, prasad stalls and the city's…
1 hr
Free entry
The main ghat and the site of the nightly Ganga aarti, when seven priests perform a synchronised fire ritual to the river.
Don't miss
- Evening Ganga aarti
- Boat view of the ceremony
- Flower lamps on the water
- Morning bathing rituals
- Time needed
- 1 hr 30 min
- Entry
- Free
- Best time
- Evening
- Photography
- Allowed
Works well for
Family
Couple
Friends
Solo
Seniors
Tips from our editors
Aarti starts around 6:30pm in winter and 7pm in summer. Arrive an hour early for a step, or hire a boat and watch from the water — better view, no crowd.
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