“Ganga” – not just a river but an eternal mother whose motherliness has evolved civilizations, whose fertility fed billions, whose dazzle enlightened greatest of all souls, whose beauty attracted travellers from all around and whose firmness calmed wildest of all hearts. Varanasi, Shiva’s own city takes the privilege to honour the mother and acknowledge her significance in the form of “Ganga Mahotsav”.
Ganga Mahotsav is a 3-4-day grand celebration celebrated on the ghats of Ganga in Varanasi. This grandiose festival begins with Dev prabhodini ekadashi and concludes with awe-inspiring Dev Deepawali in Kartik Purnima. This year it will be celebrated from 8th – 11th Nov at Rajghat and will conclude on 12th Nov with Dev Deepawali. Ganga Mahotsav starts at dusk and is adorned with blends of Classical Music, folk songs, Bollywood melodies, dance etc.
Doyens from the world of art and culture assemble to cherish and praise Mother Ganga through their performances. A floating stage is prepared on the river which is beautifully decorated with colourful flowers and shimmering lights. The number of audience crosses thousands which include both locals and travellers. This indeed is a celestial experience and takes one’s soul to a heavenly abode.
Ganga Mahotsav also open doors to the world of handicrafts. Artisans from all over India gather together at Urban Haat, Sanskritik Sankul, Chowkaghat in Craft Bazar and showcase their exquisite Handicrafts. In the previous version of Ganga Mahotsav, luminaries like Ustad Bismillah Khan, Ustad Zakir Hussain, Pandit Birju Maharaj, Girija Devi and many more have performed and shown their gratitude to Ganga. In this edition of Ganga Mahotsav, Pandit Bhajan Sopori, Hans Raj Hans, Tochi Raina, Pandit Vikas Maharaj, Anup Jalota etc will dazzle the evening with their outstanding talent. Many local artists and school kids will also present colourful and vivid performances. Sumptuous street food stalls will also be placed in vicinity to give a boost to your taste buds as well.
Ganga Mahostav 2019 Schedule
Date: 08/11/2019
Theme Song- Shri Ashuman Maharaj and Group
Kathak- Shri Shubham Kesari
Sarod – Pt. Kivash Maharaj
Odisi Group Dance- Shshri Geeta Mhalik
Nirgun Bhajan- Shri Bharat Sharma
Date: 09/11/2019
Sitar- Shri Neeraj Mishra
Shiva Prastuti- Sawarn Hansh Group
Kathak – Shree Rudra Shankar amd group
Classical Music- Shri Rajeshwar Achrya
Boollywood Singer- Shree Tochi Raina (Kaber fame)
Date: 10/11/2019
Tabla- Shri Kailash Mishra
Bhajn- Shri Ganesh Pathak
Tabla- Sushri Anuradha Pal
Classical Music- Dr. Madhumita Bhattachrya
Mardagam- Pr.Yella Venkteshwara Rao
Date: 11/11/2019
Bhajan- Shri Aashutoush Shrivastava
Classical Fusion – Desh Band
Classical Music- Sushri Divya Shrama
Fusion Instrumental- Nadrachan Band
Bhajan- Anoop Jalota
Date- 12/11/2019
Santoor- Shri Bhajan Sopari
Sufi- Hansraj Hans
In addition to the above programs Ganga Marathon, traditional sports, Country boat-race, Kushti etc. are also organized during Ganga Mahotsav. The festival is organised by Mahotsav Samiti, Department of Tourism, Government of Uttar Pradesh. Come, witness and experience this one of a kind divine festival!
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