According to Hindu traditions and culture, the river Ganga is the Divine Mother who gifts life in the form of water.
Ganga Aarti in haridwar is the worship of river Ganga. The Ganga aarti is performed at the famous Har Ki Pauri ghat,Haridwar which means “Steps of Lord Shiva”.
The history of the Ganga Aarti dates back to the 19th Century when Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya started the ritual. It is continued till date and happens twice daily. Each evening at sunset priests perform Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri when lights are set on the water to drift downstream. The bells of the temples at the ghat start ringing at the same time making the atmosphere enchanting. If you want to have a good spot while the aarti is being conducted, you need to reach the place much before the given timings.Even you can book Aarti on 1st week of the month for you and your family at Ganga Sabha Sadan trust office Har ki pauri.
