According to the Pauran, Ganga was a goddess residing in Heaven, who came down to Earth in the form of river to provide salvation to the seven generations of ancestors of King Bhagirath. Not only did Ganga come to save King Bhagirath’s ancestors, but she also was sent to Earth as a means of purification for the entire population of human beings. Abhishek of Maa Ganga is a special ritual in which many kinds of material like Milk, Honey, Fruits etc are offered to the Goddess. Ganga Abhishek is performed by devotees for fulfilling their desires. The ritual is belived to bring happiness and prosperity to the family and business.
Aarti is the verses or poem sung in the praise of God with light from wicks soaked in ghee or camphor. In the Vedas there is a ritual of Havan or homa from here the concept of Aarti is derived. Maa Ganga is the one of the most loved and worshiped goddess of natural pantheon of Hinduism. Shri Maa Ganga has come on the earth for the happiness, prosperity, salvation, mental peace and deliverance (Moksha) of the people. For ages, Ganga has been a source of inspiration to saints, sages, poets, authors, scientists, leaders, and many who have gathered at Her banks. She is truly the cultural and spiritual heritage of India. Aarti of Shri Gangaji is a Vedic ritual and the main event of Haridwar in which light of 51 or 101 wicks soaked in pure ghee and camphor is offered to Goddess Ganga. Everyone has a desire to perform Aarti of Shri Gangaji for mental peace, happiness, and prosperity in his family.
