Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Massive Crowd Attends Banaras-Style Ganga Aarti at Thane's Upvan Lake
A huge crowd gathered at Upvan Lake in Thane to watch a special prayer ceremony called Ganga Aarti, which is usually seen in the holy city of Varanasi.
The event was so popular that it caused traffic and safety concerns.
Another similar event is planned for the next day at Talao Pali.
Special priests from Varanasi were invited to perform the rituals.
The police have issued a traffic advisory for the next event to manage the large crowd.
A massive crowd attended the Banaras-style Ganga Aarti at Upvan Lake in Thane on December 30.
The event raised safety and traffic concerns due to the large gathering.
Another Ganga Aarti is scheduled at Talao Pali on December 31 at 7 PM.
Thane Police issued a traffic advisory from 4 PM to 11 PM on December 31.
Parking is prohibited on certain roads from Jawahar Bagh to Gaondevi Cut, Mahagiri.
- Who
- Thousands of devotees and experienced pandits from Varanasi
- What
- Banaras-style Ganga Aarti
- When
- December 30, 2023, and December 31, 2023
- Where
- Upvan Lake and Talao Pali, Thane
- Why
- To offer a spiritual experience similar to Kashi-Haridwar
- Event
- Banaras-style Ganga Aarti
- Location
- Upvan Lake, Thane
- Date
- December 30, 2023
- Time of Next Event
- 7 PM, December 31, 2023
- Traffic Advisory
- 4 PM to 11 PM, December 31, 2023
- Parking Restrictions
- Jawahar Bagh to Gaondevi Cut, Mahagiri
- Special Participants
- Experienced pandits from Varanasi
