Varanasi Ganga Aarti Timings Table (2025 Updated), Best Ghats To Visit, Tour Packages & More

What Is Ganga Aarti in Varanasi? Meaning and Significance

Ganga Aarti in Varanasi is one of the most sacred and mesmerizing spiritual experiences in India. Performed every day on the banks of Ganges River at Dashashwamedh Ghat, this divine ceremony is conducted to pay homage to Maa Ganga, the river goddess who is revered in Hinduism for the ability it has to purify sins and bestow moksha (the ultimate liberation of the soul). The ritual is conducted by priests dressed in traditional outfits who chant Vedic mantras, spin giant brass lamps (deepams), and offer incense, flowers and fire all in perfect synchronization with one another. The Ganga Aarti is rooted in ancient times identified in Hindu mythology as the sacred ritual that provides presence of mind, devotion, and gratitude while establishing cosmic balance. At Vrindavan Mathura Tourism, we help you experience this unforgettable spiritual experience as we assist you in having the utmost comfort and uniqueness.

Varanasi Ganga Aarti Timings: Morning & Evening Schedule (Updated 2025)

By Vrindavan Mathura Tourism

Are you planning to enjoy the spectacular magical Ganga Aarti in Varanasi in 2025? We have created a complete, updated guide for a the timings for morning and evening Ganga Aarti below.

1. Morning Ganga Aarti – Subah-e-Banaras at Assi Ghat (Updated 2025)

1. The devotional awakening of Varanasi begins with Subah-e-Banaras – the morning Ganga Aarti. If you want to participate in this soulful experience, you can expect Vedic chants, yoga, music and Aarti as the Sun rises over the holy Ganga.

1. Timings: 5:00 AM - 6:00 AM (Summer)
2. 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM (Winter)

1. We advise you to come at least 15 minutes beforehand.

2. Evening Ganga Aarti – Dashashwamedh Ghat (Updated 2025)

If you want to see the most iconic and magnificent Ganga Aarti, you must come to Dashashwamedh ghat every evening for Aarti that taken place at the bustling riverfront in Varanasi led by well trained priests with well rehearsed movements in synchronized movements with large oil lamps, incense and devotional music playing in the background!

Timings: Daily 6:45 PM - 7:30 PM (Summer)

1. 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM (Winter)

Note: If you are visiting Varanasi during peak tourist season or festival ceremonies, we recommend you arrive at least 45 minutes beforehand as there will be a bit of a crowd!

3. Special Aarti Timings During Festivals in 2025

On some dates and occasions the energies of the Aarti rituals are special with extended timings and grander arrangements:

Dev Deepawali (12 November 2025):

1. Special Ganga Aarti from 5.30 PM onwards into the late night with over a million lamps lit across the ghats.

Kartika Purnima (11 November 2025):

1. Aarti begins earlier; the ghats are packed. If you want to get a good spot you need to be there by 4 PM.

Makar Sankranti, Ganga Dussehra, and Mondays in Shravan:

1. The Aartis are conducted with more rituals. Timings may vary slightly - reach us for up to date details.

Insider Tips (by Vrindavan Mathura Tourism)

1. We offer VIP seating and boat ride bookings for Aarti in both the morning and evening.
2. We also offer private guides to provide explanations and discuss the deeper meanings of the rituals.
3. WhatsApp me or use our website to indicate which Varanasi spiritual experience is of interest to you.

Varanasi Ganga Aarti Timings Table (2025 Updated) -

Seasonal Notes:

1. Timings may vary slightly based on sunset/sunrise, local arrangements, and festival dates.
2. For festivals like Dev Deepawali (12 Nov 2025) or Kartik Purnima (11 Nov 2025), crowds gather 2+ hours in advance. Seating or boat bookings are strongly advised.

Top 5 Ghats to Experience Ganga Aarti in Varanasi

1. Dashashwamedh Ghat

1. As the main ghat for the spectacular evening Ganga Aarti rituals with crowds and synchronized chanting and movements it is the most popular and some say the best place to see Ganga Aarti. The best views of the Ganga Aarti are from boats or sitting in front of the ceremonial area.

2. Assi Ghat

1. More notable for Subah-e-Banaras, the Aarti ceremony held in the early morning with music, chanting, and yoga set to the sunrise. This ceremony is set in beautiful natural surroundings.

3. Rajendra Prasad Ghat

1. This ghat is right next to Dashashwamedh ghat and enables people to have the same evening Aarti ceremony as those who attend at Dashashwamedh, but offering much more room, a less crowded ghat, and a better chance to experience the ceremonial rituals more closely.

4. Scindia Ghat

1. This ghat is known for its spiritual calm and the Shiv temple which is partially underwater. There is an Aarti here, but it is where you can enjoy a more intimate Aarti experience with fewer people.

5. Panchganga Ghat

1. This Aarti takes place at an understated ghat where the experience and the Aarti are sanctified due to the belief that five rivers intertwine here making it sacred, and a good place for the devotee seeking solitude or tranquility during Aarti.

Ganga Aarti Tour Packages from Delhi, Agra, Mathura, Lucknow – Book Now

Discover the divine Ganga Aarti in Varanasi with our exclusive tour packages that are completely flexible (Your Tour, Your Itinerary). Whether it is for a pilgrimage or a weekend getaway, our tour packages will be organized and comfortable, whether short or long.

1. 2 Days & 3 Days Ganga Aarti Package.

1. These are great for a quick spiritual getaway. All Ganga Aarti Packages include the evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat and the morning Aarti at Assi Ghat. You can also include visits to Kashi Vishwanath and Sarnath to this package if you so desire.

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2. Departure.

1. Tour Packages Depart from:
2. Delhi - 2 nights & 3 days to Varanasi - you can either take an overnight AC travel option or a flight option.
3. Agra & Mathura - Roads travel using a comfortable AC Innova or Sedan - 2 Days & 1 Night
4. Lucknow - Shortest distance in straight line - Road travel best done in 2 Days & 1 Night package.

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3. All packages also include

1. Travel by AC vehicle - Innova, Dzire, tempo traveler based on size of group.
2. Support from a local guide and transportation for travel to Temple visits and Ganga Aarti sites.
3. Accommodation - Yes there are hotels from economical to Deluxe.
4. Support at all temple darshans - Kashi Vishwanath and Ram Mandir (included if Ganga Aarti Zone & Kashi Vishwanath combo tour).

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4. Flexible Touring Style

1. Select your preferred Tourism site - sightseeing.
2. Additional places on the tour/packages - Add Ayodhya, Prayagraj, Vindhyachal to this tour/pakage at additional cost.
3. Others things to do - Boat ride, Sugam Darshan, and Roof Top Aarti view options available.

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Conclusion: Witness the Divine Light of Varanasi with Vrindavan Mathura Tourism

More than just a ritual, Ganga Aarti Varanasi is an extraordinary experience that gets you in sync with the spirit of India. For visitors to the ghats, regardless of whether it is observing Subah-e-Banaras in stillness at Assi Ghat or the splendour of the evening Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, every moment spent along the ghats becomes a memory of devotion and relative peace. The mantras, the flame lamps, the sacred Ganges River – together they emanate an energy of spirituality that needs to be felt!

At Vrindavan Mathura Tourism we provide Ganga Aarti tour packages with VIP access, guidance, and flexible booking from Delhi Agra, Mathura and Lucknow. Let us assist you in making this a memorable and smooth spiritual journey.

Simply book your Ganga Aarti experience now through WhatsApp messaging or via our website and immerse yourself in one of India's high sacred Hindu traditions.

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