Light to Dispel Darkness

aarti light

 

Aarti festivals on the Ganges in Varanasi are daily spiritual ceremonies at sunrise and sunset. Priests perform rituals on the riverbanks, using large oil lamps, chanting hymns, ringing bells, and moving the lamps in a choreographed manner. Thousands gather to witness and set afloat oil lamps with flowers as offerings. These festivals symbolize offering light to dispel darkness, invoking divine presence, and are a profound expression of faith, drawing global visitors to this holy city.

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