VIDEO: Ganga Aarti performed at Chhota Rangit River

For the first time, people of Bijanbari performed Ganga Aarti on the banks of Chhota Rangit river. The Ganga Aarti is deeply spiritual ritual performed on the banks of the holy river Ganges (Ganga) in India. Here is a mesmerixing video shared by Bijanbari Diaries Production, Darjeeling

The Chhota Rangit River flows through the Bijanbari area in Darjeeling and joins the Rangit River, which is a tributary of the Teesta river. The river plays a significant role in the local ecology, economy, and agriculture of the region.

Hundreds of devotees, local residents, and tourists gathered to witness the Aarti at Chhota Rangit, where people chanted hymns, prayers, light oil lamps or candles, and sang bhajans and kirtans. This age-old tradition took place during the evening as dusk set in with people offering of light and prayers to the river, symbolizing the reverence for Ganga, which is considered a divine and purifying entity in Hinduism.

The Ganga Aarti not only honors the river’s spiritual significance but also celebrates its vital role in the lives of millions, as it is believed to cleanse both body and soul. Chhota Rangit river is a lifeline for the people This Aarti ritual not only venerates the river but also underscores its role as a life-giver, both physically and spiritually.

For the people of Bijanbari, the Chhota Rangit river is more than just a body of water; a sacred space where the material and the spiritual meet. It is a place where hopes, dreams, and aspirations are symbolically released into the currents, carried away like the ripples on the surface. This intimate connection between nature and devotion creates an experience that resonates deeply within the hearts of those who participated in the Aarti.

The Ganga Aarti is more than a ceremony; it encapsulates the essence of India’s spiritual heritage and offers participants a profound experience of cultural and religious immersion. During the Aarti, people partake in a moment of reflection, awe, and reverence of Mother nature and thank the Gods for blessing and sustaining their lives.