A calmer evening aarti: Lalita Ghat and Namo Ghat ease the rush on Kashi's riverfront

If the famous evening aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat feels overwhelming, Kashi now offers gentler alternatives along the same riverfront. Since March 2026, a daily evening Ganga aarti has been held at Lalita Ghat, performed just below the entrance to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Timed to the city's other sunset aartis, it gives devotees a quieter spot to watch the lamps meet the river — and is expected to ease the long-standing crowding at Dashashwamedh. A short way upstream, the newly developed Namo Ghat has become a favourite for families and first-time visitors. Built as a contemporary public space, it offers wide open plazas, organised seating and a clean, spacious layout, with its own evening aarti around sunset. The result is a more relaxed experience for those who want the spirituality of the ghats without the densest crowds. For anyone planning a Banaras trip, the takeaway is simple: the riverfront now has more than one place to catch the magic of the evening aarti. Arrive a little before sunset, pick the ghat that suits your pace — the grand bustle of Dashashwamedh, the temple-side calm of Lalita Ghat, or the open comfort of Namo Ghat — and let the lamps, bells and chanting do the rest.

Compiled by HelloBanaras from public sources: Banaras Tour Guide