काशी आरती टाइमिंग्स वाराणसी – गंगा आरती समय
Kashi Aarti Timings Varanasi – Ganga Aarti Schedule
Kashi Aarti Timings in Varanasi
Daily Ganga Aarti moments at the ghats of Banaras.
The evening Ganga Aarti draws thousands to the riverfront each day. Dashashwamedh Ghat hosts the largest ceremony while smaller aartis take place at Assi and other ghats. Timings shift slightly with sunset throughout the year.
At a Glance
Where to Find Kashi Aarti
Each ghat offers its own scale and atmosphere.
Dashashwamedh Ghat
Largest evening aarti with seven priests and massive crowds near the main ghat steps.
Assi Ghat
Smaller, intimate morning and evening aarti popular with locals and BHU students.
Rajendra Prasad Ghat
Quiet riverside ceremony with fewer visitors, reached via narrow lanes from Bhelupur.
Manikarnika Ghat
Brief aarti held alongside cremation rituals; respectful silence is expected.
How the Evening Aarti Unfolds
Setup at Sunset
Priests arrange brass lamps and flowers on the ghat platform as the sky turns orange.
Invocation Chants
Mantras honour Ganga, Shiva and the city of Kashi before the lamps are lit.
Lamp Offering
Seven-tiered lamps are circled in rhythmic patterns to the beat of temple bells.
Final Aarti
Camphor flames are offered to the river while devotional songs fill the air.
Tips from people who live here
Best time
Arrive 30 minutes before sunset at Dashashwamedh Ghat; timings move between 6:00–7:15 pm seasonally.
How to reach
Walk from Godowlia crossing or take a boat from Assi Ghat; avoid peak evening traffic near Lanka.
What to bring
Light shawl for cool river breeze, small cash for flower offerings, and a torch for the walk back through galis.
Respect local customs
Remove shoes before stepping on the ghat platform and maintain silence during the main lamp offering.
Frequently asked questions
Are Kashi aarti timings fixed every day?
They follow sunset and change by roughly 15–20 minutes each month. Dashashwamedh Ghat publishes daily updates on notice boards.
Is there a morning aarti in Varanasi?
Yes, shorter ceremonies begin at Assi Ghat and Dashashwamedh around 5:30–6:00 am before the first light.
Can I attend from a boat?
Boat viewing is allowed at Dashashwamedh but anchoring too close to the steps is restricted during the ritual.
Which ghat has the most authentic experience?
Locals often prefer Assi Ghat for its smaller crowd and traditional pace, especially on weekdays.
Do timings differ during festivals?
During Dev Deepawali and Shivratri the aarti starts earlier and lasts longer with extra lamps across multiple ghats.
Is photography permitted?
Still photos are fine from the steps; flash and tripods are discouraged once the lamps are lit.