Ganga Aarti Sthal - Patna

Nice place in Patna to see Ganga Aarti and My personal favorite place to sit and relax.

Best is when you go at Dusk or Dawn ? Peace of mind is attained here.??‍♂️ Just sit and enjoy ? The wind will pass tickling and the peaceful sound of nature can be heard. ?

Best place for mind relaxation. ★During  6 PM- 7PM on Saturday and Sunday aarti starts with the blowing of a conch shell(शंख) and continues with the movement of incense sticks(अगरबत्ती) in elaborate patterns and circling of large burning lamps that create a bright hue against the darkened sky. ★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. ★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 on Gandhi Ghat is performed with 51 lamps, by a group of priests, dressed in saffron robes. 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. The ritual was started in 2011 on the lines of Ganga Aarti in Varanasi and Haridwar. Aarti can be simple to extravagant, but always includes flame or light. It is sometimes performed one to five times daily, and usually at the end of a puja (in southern India) or bhajan session (in northern India). It is performed during almost all Hindu ceremonies and occasions. It involves the circulating of an 'Aarti plate' or 'Aarti lamp' around a person or deity and is generally accompanied by the congregation singing songs in praise of that deva or person - many versions exist. In most versions the plate, lamp, or flame represents the power of the deity. The priest circulates the plate or lamp to all those present. They cup their down-turned hands over the flame and then raise their palms to their forehead – the blessing has now been passed to the devotee. The aarti plate is generally made of metal, usually silver, bronze or copper. On it must repose a lamp made of kneaded flour, mud or metal, filled with oil or ghee. One or more cotton wicks (always an odd number) are put into the oil and then lighted, or camphor is burnt instead. The plate may also contain flowers, incense and akshata (rice).[7] In some temples, a plate is not used and the priest holds the ghee lamp in his hand when offering it to the Deities. The purpose of performing aarti is the waving of lighted wicks before the deities in a spirit of humility and gratitude, wherein faithful followers become immersed in god's divine form. It symbolises the five elements: Aarati is derived from the Sanskrit word आरात्रिक (ārātrika) which means something that removes rātrī, darkness (or light waved in darkness before an icon).[1][2][3] A Marathi language reference says[4] it is also known as Mahaneeranjana (Sanskrit: महानीराञ्जना).[5] Aarti is said to have descended from the Vedic concept of fire rituals, or homa. In the traditional aarti ceremony, the flower represents the earth (solidity), the water and accompanying handkerchief correspond with the water element (liquidity), the ghee or oil lamp represents the fire component (heat), the peacock fan conveys the precious quality of air (movement), and the yak-tail fan represents the subtle form of ether (space). The incense represents a purified state of mind, and one's "intelligence" is offered through the adherence to rules of timing and order of offerings. Thus, one's entire existence and all facets of material creation are symbolically offered to the Lord via the aarti ceremony.[6] The word may also refer to the traditional Hindu devotional song that is sung during the ritual. Aarti can be an expression of many things including love, benevolence, gratitude, prayers, or desires depending on the object it is done to/ for. For example, it can be a form of respect when performed to elders, prayers when performed to deities, or hope when performed for homes or vehicles. Emotions and prayers are often silent while doing Aarti, but this is determined by the person carrying out the ritual or the holiday involved. It's also believed that goodwill and luck can be taken through symbolic hand movements over the flame.[8] When aarti is performed, the performer faces the deity of god (or divine element, e.g. Ganges river) and concentrates on the form of god by looking into the eyes of the deity (it is said that eyes are the windows to the soul) to get immersed. The flame of the aarti illuminates the various parts of the deity so that the performer and onlookers may better see and concentrate on the form. Aarti is waved in circular fashion, in clockwise manner around the deity. After every circle (or second or third circle), when Aarti has reached the bottom (6–8 o'clock position), the performer waves it backwards while rem

Great place for nature lovers and spiritual people both... The aura of the place is at next level... The flowing Ganga, spiritual Aarti. everything is great about the place. It is just behind the NIT Patna.

This is a very nice place to visit. You can enjoy the nature of river Ganga here. You will definately feel relaxed, when you sit beside this holy river. The Ganga Aarti which is usually done in the evening of Saturday and Sunday each is very relaxing. You will feel very relaxed. Aarti is so soothing that you will forget all your stress for a moment. It is a must visit place if you are in patna. There are the boats available to go on the other side of the river which seems to be a different place then this side of the river, completely filled with farm lands and there is no electricity, actually this is a river island. On this river island you can find various local farmers busy in their work. It is a complete different place than City and lies just next to the city. If you are there at Gandhi Ghat in the afternoon then you should go to the other side of Ganga. Overall Ganga Aarti Stal is a very nice place. I loved this place. I can spend the whole day sitting beside Ganga.

It is the place where Ganga aarti happens on every Saturday and Sunday. It heals your soul and divine place. Ganga (River Ganges) which originates from Himalayas and touches a vast geography along India has a very sacred touch in the hindu heartland. Gandhi Ghat is one of the prominent ghats of Patna. Every Saturday and Sunday one can witness one of the most magnificent hindu ritua, "the Ganga Aarti" . Since there is no fixed timings as it completely depends upon sunset, its better to reach the place by 5pm. It gets crowded by both locals and tourists. One thing that is highly missed out is the excellent boat ride with a marvellous view of the Aarti on Gandhi Ghat. Make sure you reach before 5.30 and buy the ticket for the BSTC Boat though not A/c but still good and excellent bi lingual guide. See sites along the bank of the river Ganga and then stop for the Aarti. Ganga Aarti on Gandhi Ghat is performed with 51 lamps, by a group of priests, dressed in saffron robes. 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. The ritual was started in 2011 on the lines of Ganga Aarti in Varanasi and Haridwar.

Most peaceful place in patna , it's one of the most lovely place . Here every Saturday and Sunday in evening worship of Ganga Maa. Lot's of people come here on this day for pray. People also collect ganga jal from here . Here you can sail on boat . You can see Ships here . As we know Ganga is our holy river . So , it is our responsibility to clean Ganga . So don't pollute ganga when you go there keep your plastics and wrappers in dustbins . Namami GNAGE Thank You. Dipak Kumar