Har Ki Pauri — Ganga Aarti
Where the Ganga touches the feet of Lord Har
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About Har Ki Pauri — Ganga Aarti
Har Ki Pauri is the most sacred ghat in Haridwar, where the Ganga descends from the Himalayas onto the plains. The Brahmakund here is believed to hold a footprint of Lord Vishnu. Every morning and evening, hundreds of priests perform the spectacular Ganga Aarti with large flaming diyas — one of the most moving acts of devotion in all of India. The sight of glowing lamps reflected on the flowing Ganga draws pilgrims and seekers from across the world.
Aarti Timings
- Pratah Ganga Aarti05:30
- Sandhya Ganga Aarti19:30
Timings are indicative and may change on festival days.
Festivals & Sacred Days
Kumbh Mela
Every 12 years (next: 2034)The world's largest human gathering. Millions of pilgrims take the holy dip at Brahmakund on auspicious bathing dates (Shahi Snan) believing it washes away all karma.
Ardh Kumbh / Haridwar Kumbh
Every 6 yearsA major Kumbh held specifically at Haridwar every six years, drawing tens of millions to the banks of the Ganga.
Ganga Dussehra
May–JuneTen-day festival celebrating the descent of the Ganga from heaven to earth. The Aarti on this day is especially grand, with the entire ghat illuminated with diyas floated on the river.
Kartik Purnima
October–NovemberFull moon of Kartik — considered one of the most auspicious nights to bathe at Har Ki Pauri. The ghat glows with thousands of floating diya lamps.
Poojas & Sevas
Ganga Aarti
Sunrise & SunsetThe iconic aarti performed by priests standing knee-deep in the river, swinging large multi-tiered fire lamps in unison to the sound of conch shells and bells. Witnessed by thousands every day.
Ganga Snan (Holy Dip)
Bathing at Brahmakund is believed to cleanse all sins. The current here is swift; iron chains are provided for bathers to hold. Most sacred on Ekadashi, Purnima, and solar transit dates.
Deepdan (Lamp Offering)
Devotees float small earthen diyas carrying flowers and incense on the Ganga as an offering. After the aarti, the river surface glitters with hundreds of floating lamps drifting downstream.
Travel Guide
Address
Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar, Uttarakhand 249401
Nearest Airport
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (35 km)
Nearest Railway
Haridwar Railway Station (1.5 km) — well-connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Varanasi
Best Season
October to March for pleasant weather. Avoid monsoon (July–August) when the Ganga runs dangerously high and bathing is restricted.
Dress Code
Modest attire required on the ghat. Swimwear is not permitted. Shoes must be removed before descending to the water.
How to reach
Haridwar is one of the best-connected pilgrimage cities. Direct trains from Delhi (4–5 hrs), buses from Rishikesh (25 km). The ghat is a short walk or rickshaw from Haridwar station.
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