MORNING GANGA AARTI IN ASSI GHAT

Assi Ghat – A Sacred Start to the Day

Aarti Timings at Assi Ghat:

• Morning Aarti (Subah-e-Banaras)

  • Summer: 5:00 AM

  • Winter: 5:30 AM

• Evening Aarti

  • Summer: 6:30 PM

  • Winter: 6:00 PM

About Assi Ghat

Situated at the southern end of Varanasi, Assi Ghat is one of the city’s most revered and vibrant ghats. Known for its serene ambiance and cultural richness, it marks the confluence of the holy Ganga River and the Assi River. Every day, thousands of devotees and visitors gather here to witness the spiritual charm of both the morning and evening Ganga Aarti and spend peaceful moments along the riverbanks.

Subah-e-Banaras: The Divine Morning at Assi Ghat

The morning aarti at Assi Ghat, popularly known as Subah-e-Banaras, is a soulful experience that blends spirituality, nature, and culture. Launched on November 24, 2014, by the Honorable Minister of State of Uttar Pradesh, this initiative was established to celebrate the divine atmosphere of Varanasi’s mornings and to bring together people of all backgrounds to embrace its spiritual energy.

Subah-e-Banaras Program Details:

• Start Time:

  • 5:00 AM (Summer)

  • 5:30 AM (Winter)

• End Time:

  • 7:00 AM (Summer)

  • 7:30 AM (Winter)

• Duration: Approx. 2 hours

• Entry Fee: None – Free for all

• Activities Include:

  • Tribute to the Panchbhutas (five elements of nature)

  • Classical music performances

  • Yoga and meditation sessions

  • Vedic Yajna (ritual fire ceremony)

  • Chanting of sacred Vedic hymns

Ganga Aarti: A Divine Display of Devotion

The Ganga Aarti at Assi Ghat is a mesmerizing display of faith, tradition, and divine energy. Every detail, from the attire of the priests to the synchronized rituals, reflects deep spiritual symbolism.

• Ritual Highlights:

  • Priests dressed in traditional dhoti-kurta and gamcha

  • Setup includes five elevated platforms with ritual essentials:
    brass lamps, incense sticks, flowers, and the idol of Ganga Devi

  • Conducted by scholars of the Vedas and Upanishads under the guidance of the Gangotri Seva Samiti

  • Begins with lighting of brass lamps and blowing of conch shells (shankh)

  • Ends with camphor-lit aarti, filling the air with divine light and chants

The ritual not only purifies the surroundings but also leaves every attendee with a deep sense of peace, gratitude, and spiritual fulfillment. It’s a must-experience event for every visitor to Varanasi.

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