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Ganga Aarti, Gandhi Ghat (Near NIT Campus), Patna. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Ganga Aarti is a Spectacular Hindu Ritual that takes place on the Bank of River Ganga at Gandhi Ghat in Patna. The Aarti is performed with 51 lamps, by a group of Priests, all draped in saffron robes, with their puja plates spread out before them. The Aarti starts with the blowing of a conch shell and continues with the movement of incense sticks in elaborate patterns and circling of large burning lamps that create a bright hue against the darkened sky. In order to have the best glimpse of Ganga Aarti, tourists should hire a Boat or view it from MV Ganga Vihar, the floating restaurant.

Ganga Aarti, Patna

HistoryEdit

The Ganga Aarti was started in 2011 on the patterns of that in Varanasi and Haridwar and today it is one of the most spectacular events in Patna and attracts large numbers of Viewers including Locals as well as Tourists.

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Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

6 PM- 7PM on Saturday and Sunday.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimun 30 Minute.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Patna is well connected by a road network and National Highway No.19, 30, 31 83 . The tourist can reach to Patna by taxi. the traditional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for each Kilometre.

Bus : Buses are available from nearby towns and cities and cost around Rs 2-5 per km.

Train : Patna Junction is a major railway station and is well connected from all the cities. Direct trains are available from Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore and many other cities and towns. Patna railway station is just 4 km away from the city centre.

Air : Patna has an international airport and is well connected from the major cities in india. Jet Airways, Indigo and Kingfisher operate to and from Patna.

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