Ganga Aarti

Varanasi's Ganga Aarti is a sight to see. It is an excellent example of India's ancient practice of river worship packaged in such a way that it appeals to a wide range of people. Pilgrims flock to the holy Ganga to pray. Tourists flock to see the scene in which the fire worships the life-giving water.
When you think of Varanasi, images of Ganga's moon-shaped Ghats come to mind. The Ganga Aarti takes place on the steep steps linking the Ganga to the capital, which are well-known for their sights and sounds.

Young pandits performing the Aarti dress in silk dhotis with rich gold edges, orange kurtas, and stoles over their shoulders, all of which are colour coordinated. Their hands move in unison on elevated tables, elevating them above the rest of the audience.