'A ceremony of light': First-ever Ganga Aarti held on River Thames in London - video
The first-ever Ganga Aarti ceremony was held on the banks of the River Thames in London to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Chinmaya Mission. The event featured traditional Hindu prayers and lamps to promote unity and gratitude.
Why it matters
It demonstrates the cultural integration and global reach of Indian spiritual traditions within the British diaspora.
Thousands of people gathered on the banks of the River Thames on Sunday for the first-ever Ganga Aarti in London, a traditional Hindu ceremony of light and thanksgiving.Titled “Ganga Aarti on the Thames: A Ceremony of Light”, the event was organised by Chinmaya Mission UK in collaboration with the annual Totally Thames festival. It was part of global celebrations marking the 75th anniversary of Chinmaya Mission.The ceremony recreated the spirit of the world-famous Ganga Aarti held along the River Ganges in India.
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