Har Ki Pauri is a major ghat on the Ganges in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, and the setting for the daily Ganga Aarti. The ceremony takes place at Brahmakund; its pattern includes a sunrise aarti and a sunset aarti, while a live-darshan listing gives a separate viewing time.
- Location: Har Ki Pauri, on the Ganges in Haridwar.
- Aarti pattern: Mangala Aarti at sunrise and Shringar Aarti at sunset.
- Live darshan: 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM.
- From the hotel: Har Ki Pauri is about a 15-minute drive from Park Grand.
What to expect at Har Ki Pauri
Har Ki Pauri is a prominent riverfront ghat where the daily Ganga Aarti draws large crowds on both banks of the river. The aarti takes place at Brahmakund, an area within the ghat.
King Vikramaditya built Har Ki Pauri. The Ministry of Tourism’s Utsav portal says Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya started the Ganga Aarti in 1916; Shri Ganga Sabha has organised it since then.
Plan around the riverfront ceremony rather than treating the ghat as just a stop between other sights.
How do you get to Har Ki Pauri?
Haridwar is well connected by rail with major destinations in India. Haridwar Junction is the nearest convenient railway station, 2 km from Har Ki Pauri, and Haridwar Bus Stand is also 2 km away. If you are arriving by train, the guide to arriving at Haridwar Junction covers the station-to-hotel journey.
When is the Ganga Aarti, and how should you check access?
The Ministry of Tourism’s Utsav portal describes Mangala Aarti at sunrise and Shringar Aarti at sunset. It gives 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM for live darshan; that is an online viewing time, not a published seasonal timetable for the in-person ceremony.
Har Ki Pauri is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. That does not establish a fixed time for the in-person aarti: the ceremony follows sunrise and sunset, while the live-darshan hours refer to online viewing.
Before planning around a specific ceremony time or access arrangement, check the official site before you go, including the Ministry of Tourism’s Utsav portal.
Crowds and seasonal gatherings at the ghat
Large numbers of people gather on both riverbanks for the daily aarti. Allow for a busy riverfront setting when you plan your visit, particularly if you want to be there for the ceremony.
Har Ki Pauri also draws large gatherings for religious occasions. The Kumbh Mela takes place every 12 years and brings millions of pilgrims to bathe in the Ganges; the Ardh Kumbh Mela occurs every six years. During Shravan, from July to August, large numbers of Shiva devotees gather here for the annual Kanwar Yatra.
FAQs
Where does the Ganga Aarti take place at Har Ki Pauri?
The evening Ganga Aarti takes place at Brahmakund, within Har Ki Pauri.
Who organises the Ganga Aarti?
Shri Ganga Sabha has organised the aarti since it was started by Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya.
Is Har Ki Pauri open throughout the day?
Open daily. Yes. Har Ki Pauri is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.