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Waving of lamps in the evening on the banks of Ganga River in Varanasi

Waving of lamps in the evening on the banks of Ganges River in Varanasi is known as Ganga Aarti. It is an important ritual held in evening at Varanasi or Kashi. The place of the ritual is near to the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

Waving of lamps in the evening in Varanasi is held at the famous Dasaswamedh Ghat.

Waving of lamps at Dashashwamedh Ghat is dedicated to Ganga River, Lord Shiva, Agni and Surya. It is performed for the welfare of the entire universe.