Spiritual India – From Rishikeshi to Haridwar Aarti

Written on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 by

India is a microcosm. A world away from the tourist heavy Ghats and Pujas in Varanassi, an authentic experience lies in wait for those game enough to find it. Swelling crowds of locals dressed in their best saris and shirts gather around the banks of Haridwar’s sacred Gonga river for the daily ritual of Arti. Holymen chant as parcels of blessed flowers and candles are cast into the water by devout locals. Backlit by the dusty orange hue of an Indian sunset, the pilgrims mass together joined by faith & prayer and share this transcendental experience.

 

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