Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

A girl selling diya and flower offerings

The Ganga Project » Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Description
The Ganga Aarti is a daily spectacle. A large numbers of people sit in the boats to get a better view. In this way, the aarti also ensures an income source for the boatmen as they charge either group or individual boat fare. A number of people are also seen hopping from boat to boat selling diyas and flower offerings for the Ganga Aarti.
Project Title
The Ganga Project
DOCUMENT TYPE
image
Identifier:
VRNS_008
Related Term
Intangible Heritage
Related place
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
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RIGHTS HOLDER
INTACH

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Intach