As a nonstop daily enchanting of the Aarti for 30 minutes for 28 years at Parmarth Niketan, Ganga Ghat in Rishikesh initiated by H.H. Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati Ji

Rishikesh: Mr.  Santosh Shukla, President and CEO, World Book of Records has announced that The Ganga Aarti of Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India has been listed by World Book of Records as a nonstop daily enchanting of the Aarti for 30 minutes for 28 years at Parmarth Niketan, Ganga Ghat in Rishikesh initiated by H.H. Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati Ji. The certificate of listing was bestowed to H.H. Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, President and Spiritual Head and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati, Director, Int'l Yoga Festival, Parmarth Niketan, India by Mr. Abhishek Kaushik and Ms. Priya Sharma, WBR Officials along with other dignitaries.

Significantly, Ganga Aarti transcends the borders and boundaries of language and culture, diving straight into one's heart, carrying one to Heaven. Ganga is not only a river. She is truly a Divine Mother. She rushes forth from the Himalayas as the giver of life, carrying purity, bliss and liberation in Her waters. Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan in Rishikesh is a daily ritual of worship and offering to the holy river Ganges. It involves chanting of mantras, ringing of bells, and lighting of lamps as devotees offer flowers and incense to the river. The ceremony is a popular attraction for visitors to Rishikesh seeking a spiritual experience and connection with the Ganges. On being listed by World Book of Records, London (UK), H.H. Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati was congratulated by members of the Central Working Committee and other dignitaries from international scenario.