Ganga Darshan is a devotional that uses fire as an offering. it is usually made in the form of a lit lamp, and in the case of the Ganges River, a small Diya with a candle and flowers that are floated down the river. The offering is made to the Goddess Ganga, as well lovingly referred to as Maa Ganga, Goddess of the holiest river in India.
Each evening at sunset priests performs Ganga Aarti here when the light is set on the water drift downstream. A large number of people gather on both the banks of river Ganges to sing its praises. The priests hold large fire bowls in their hands, the gongs in the temples at the Ghat start ringing and chants flowing out of lips fill the air. People float earthen Diyas, with burning flickers and flowers in them as a symbol of ho;e and wishes. The golden hues of floral Diyas reflected in the river Ganges present a spectacular view.