Uttar Pradesh Launches Daily Ganga Aarti on Floating Jetty in Prayagraj
Yogi Adityanath inaugurates grand Ganga Aarti on floating jetty at Sangam

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated a daily Ganga Aarti on a floating jetty at Sangam during Ganga Dussehra. This initiative aims to enhance the spiritual experience for devotees and tourists, alongside other development projects in Prayagraj.
- 01The daily Ganga Aarti on a floating jetty is a first for the Sangam area.
- 02Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized the importance of sustainable development, highlighting projects worth around ₹400 crore.
- 03The Ganga Expressway has reduced travel time between Prayagraj and Delhi to about seven hours.
- 04A four-lane bridge over the Ganga is under construction at a cost of around ₹1,000 crore.
- 05The Prayagraj Mela Authority's new website will provide information on religious events and facilities.
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On Ganga Dussehra, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated a daily Ganga Aarti on a floating jetty at Sangam in Prayagraj, marking a significant addition to the city's religious offerings. This initiative aims to provide a unique spiritual experience for devotees and tourists. Adityanath also launched the official website of the Prayagraj Mela Authority, which will serve as a resource for information on religious events and facilities. During his address, he highlighted ongoing development in the region, including projects worth approximately ₹400 crore. He noted that the Ganga Expressway has significantly improved connectivity, reducing travel time to Delhi to about seven hours. Furthermore, a new four-lane bridge over the Ganga is under construction at an estimated cost of ₹1,000 crore. Adityanath emphasized the importance of sustainable development, showcasing projects like Shivalik Parks, which feature replicas of the 12 Jyotirlingas made from waste materials. He assured continued government support for future development proposals.
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The introduction of the daily Ganga Aarti and ongoing infrastructure projects are expected to enhance tourism and spiritual engagement in Prayagraj.
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