Frequently Asked Questions

Morning Aarti: 5:30 AM – 6:30 AM (daily)

Evening Aarti: At sunset – approximately 6:30 PM in summer, 5:45 PM in winter. Duration: ~45 minutes.

No entry fee – the daily Ganga Aarti is completely free for everyone to attend.

Special Sankalp, Pooja, and VIP arrangements may have associated costs. Please contact us for details.

October to March is the most pleasant season with comfortable weather. We recommend arriving 30 minutes before sunset to secure a good spot for the evening aarti.

You can book through multiple channels:

• Contact page: Fill out the form on our Contact page
• Phone: Call +91 88588 85319
• WhatsApp: Message us on WhatsApp

We offer the following Poojas at Shivala Ghat:

• Ganga Aarti Participation – Join the daily aarti ceremony
• Health & Family Peace Pooja – For wellness and harmony
• Special Occasion Pooja – Birthdays, anniversaries, milestones
• Vedic Sankalp – Personal Vedic rituals with priest

Yes, same-day booking is possible subject to availability. However, we recommend booking 2–3 days in advance to ensure your preferred time slot and pooja type.

Shivala Ghat is approximately 6 km from Varanasi Junction Railway Station. Options:

• Auto-rickshaw or Taxi: Available from the station (15–20 min ride)
• Boat: You can also reach by boat from other ghats along the Ganges
• Google Maps: Search "Shivala Ghat Varanasi" for real-time navigation

Basic changing rooms are available at the ghat. Please note that there are no lockers – we recommend carrying minimal valuables.

Yes, photography is allowed during the Ganga Aarti. We ask that you avoid using flash as it can disturb the priests and other devotees. Feel free to capture the divine moments!

The Ganga Aarti is a deeply spiritual ceremony of devotion, purification, and connection with the divine. It is performed every evening at Shivala Ghat as an offering of gratitude to Maa Ganga (Mother Ganges) for her life-sustaining waters.

The ritual involves fire lamps, Vedic chants, flowers, and incense – symbolizing the five elements. Participating in the aarti is believed to bring spiritual cleansing and inner peace.

Yes, bathing in the Ganges at Shivala Ghat is allowed and is considered a sacred act. Please exercise caution – be aware of water currents and use the steps carefully. Best done during morning hours.

The major festival celebrations at Shivala Ghat include:

• Ganga Dussehra (June) – Celebrating the descent of the Ganges to earth
• Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepawali (November) – The grand festival of lights on the full moon
• Makar Sankranti (January 14) – Sacred bathing festival