Historic Ganga Aarti Held on Thames River Bank in London
Summary
A historic Ganga Aarti was held for the first time on the banks of the Thames in Greenwich, London, drawing thousands of participants. Organized by Chinmaya Mission UK with the Totally Thames festival, the ceremony also emphasized environmental protection by keeping all rituals on land and avoiding immersion in the river.
Key Points
- A historic Ganga Aarti was organized on the Thames River bank in London for the first time, following traditions from Haridwar and Kashi.
- Thousands attended the event near the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, with Vedic chants, conch shells and large brass lamps marking the ceremony.
- The program was held by Chinmaya Mission UK in collaboration with the annual Totally Thames festival as part of Chinmaya Mission’s 75th-anniversary celebrations.
- Organizers said no flowers or idols were immersed in the Thames to protect the river and the environment.
