Ganga Aarti on the Thames

Organised by Chinmaya Mission UK in partnership with Totally Thames as part of the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav, the landmark event, Ganga Aarti on the Thames brought the centuries-old Hindu tradition of Ganga Aarti to the heart of London. 

Spiritual leaders and representatives from across Hindu traditions came together, while people of all backgrounds were welcomed to participate in a spirit of gratitude, unity and reverence for nature.The sacred ceremony brought together spiritual leaders and representatives from Anoopam Mission, Arsha Vidya UK, BAPS Swaminarayan, Brahma Kumaris, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, International Society for Krishna Consciousness, International Vedanta Society UK and Parmarth Niketan. Blessings and messages were also received from Mata Amritanandamayi Math, Ramakrishna Vedanta Centre, Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur (SMRD) and Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP). The event was attended by diplomatic and civic guests, including His Excellency Periasamy Kumaran, High Commissioner of India to the UK.