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Varanasi tradition in London now! There will be 'Ganga Aarti' on the banks of the Thames, know the schedule
Sandy Verma | August 22, 2026 11:24 PM CST

Varanasi, Haridwar known picture now on the banks of the Thames! Residents of London will also witness 'Ganga Aarti', one of the traditional events of Indian culture. This special festival is going to be held abroad on September 13.

It is known that this event is going to be organized at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, London. The public can freely enter the event, but visitors must register in advance. The program will start on September 13 at 4 pm.

A special 'Ganga Aarti' is performed at special times of sunset by lighting lamps, blowing conches and chanting mantras. This custom has been going on for centuries. In a joint initiative of 'Chinmoy Mission UK' and 'Totally Thames', this time the touch of Indian culture is also on the banks of the Thames. It is known that this event is going to be organized at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, London. For events where no entry fee is charged, public can enter freely. However, visitors must register in advance. The program will start on September 13 at 4 pm.

At the end of the day-long event, the special attraction of the evening is going to be the 'Ganga Aarti' on the banks of the Thames. Aarti will start at 7:15 pm in time with the sunset at the Ghat of Royal Steps with the rhythm of lamps and slopes.

Not only Indian traditions, the event will also feature Indian food, music, dance and entertainment for children. At the end of the day-long event, the special attraction of the evening is going to be the 'Ganga Aarti' on the banks of the Thames. Aarti will start at 7:15 pm in time with the sunset at the Ghat of Royal Steps with the rhythm of lamps and slopes. Several restrictions have also been imposed by the administration to prevent river water pollution. It is also learned that floating any phulba puja material in the water of Thames like Ganga during Aarti is completely prohibited.


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