Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Kashi Holds Special Ganga Aarti for Nepal Flood Victims
People in Kashi held a special prayer ceremony for flood victims.
The ceremony took place at Dashashwamedh Ghat beside the Ganga.
It was organised by the Gangotri Seva Samiti.
People prayed for those who died and for injured people to recover.
They also prayed for the safety of families affected by the floods.
Everyone observed two minutes of silence to remember the dead.
They lit lamps and offered prayers to the river.
The floods in Nepal damaged roads and bridges and made travel difficult.
A special Ganga Aarti was held at Dashashwamedh Ghat on Thursday.
The ceremony honoured people affected by flash floods in Nepal and Tibet.
Gangotri Seva Samiti organised prayers for victims, injured people and grieving families.
Attendees observed a two-minute silence, lit lamps and worshipped the Ganga.
Flooding damaged roads and bridges, disrupted travel and prompted safety advisories in Nepal.
- Who
- The Gangotri Seva Samiti, devotees and local community members in Kashi.
- What
- A special Ganga Pujan and Ganga Aarti was held to honour victims of flash floods in Nepal and Tibet.
- When
- Thursday.
- Where
- Dashashwamedh Ghat in Kashi, Uttar Pradesh, on the banks of the Ganga.
- Why
- To remember those who died, pray for injured people and support families affected by the floods.
- Ceremony
- Special Ganga Pujan and Ganga Aarti
- Location
- Dashashwamedh Ghat, Kashi, Uttar Pradesh
- Organiser
- Gangotri Seva Samiti
- People honoured
- Victims of flash floods in Nepal and Tibet
- Memorial gesture
- A two-minute silence was observed
- Flood impacts
- Roads, bridges and other infrastructure were damaged in Nepal
- Travel concerns
- Flooding disrupted movement and led to monitoring and advisories