Your trip to Rishikesh is incomplete without seeing the Ganga Aarti performed at Parmarth Niketan Ashram and Triveni Ghat. The Maha Aarti Starts with the chanting of bhajans, beating drums, bells and diyas offering to the Ganga. You can sit quietly and watch the ritual or be a part of the crowd singing Bhajans with them. The prayers offered to the lord are tuneful and release energy that connects you to the lord. Also, The devotees lit diyas and oil lamps on small floating leaf boats. The view of floating leaves is mesmerizing leaving the entire river dotted with little yellow burning flames. Located at the banks of the Ganga river, Parmarth Niketan Ashram is cluttered with devotees and tourists for Ganga Aarti in Rishikesh. The Parmarth Niketan Ashram is a school for students to study Vedas and practice it. The Ganga Aarti is performed by Vedic priests, or by the children. The Maha Aarti begins with the chanting of Vedas, bhajans, and offers prayers to Agni, the god of fire. As said the fire creates positivity among the people and in the surroundings.

One can reach Parmarth Niketan Ashram by walk, car or private vehicle. It is only 500 meters from Ram Jhula.

The Ganga Aarti, also called the Maha Aart i, is an evening prayer and a major highlight of the Triveni Ghat performed on the banks of the River Ganga. The Rishikesh aarti attracts a large number of devotees and visitors and is accompanied by the chanting of bhajans, beating drums, and bells. People lit oil Diyas, put them on flower-filled leaf boats, and release them into the holy waters of the river. These illuminated lamps in the evening provide a beautiful view.

The Ganga Aarti at Shatrughan Ghat is an amazing experience. The Lighting Ceremony is the highlight of the event, and it is a very spiritual experience. The bank of the river Ganges is very peaceful, and the view is amazing. As evening falls, the atmosphere becomes very powerful and it is like a meditative experience. The rituals being performed are very calm and they spread a message of peace and love.

The evening Maha Aarti ritual is conducted at different times depending on the season. In the winter, the time for the evening Maha Aarti is 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. In the summer, the evening Maha Aarti is held from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. We hope you enjoyed this post about the evening Aarti ritual in Rishikesh.

Important Information :

All guests are requested to wear comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses/sunscreen, umbrella, hats or scarf and camera if interested in photography.
Children of 0-4 years of age (accompanied by an adult) are allowed to join for free.
Tour involves a moderate amount of walking.
The guests are requested to bring the following during the tour - Water bottle, camera and its accessories to you enjoy photography, sunglasses, sunscreen and umbrella (in case of rainy season or summers).