Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:44pm on 14 Sep 2026,Monday International
Thousands of people gathered in London for the first-ever Ganga aarti on the River Thames. The event was organised by Chinmaya Mission UK as part of its 75th anniversary celebrations. The ceremony was held at Greenwich near the Old Royal Naval College. It included prayers, music, chanting and large oil lamps. Swami Swaroopananda led the aarti and spoke about unity, love and harmony. Organisers said the event honoured the Ganga and highlighted the importance of protecting nature. The ceremony was held fully on land. Nothing was placed or released into the Thames. The event may become an annual tradition.
