Did you know that Delhi Delhi now has a new place for pilgrims to visit and watch Aarti? Inaugurated on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, by Sh. Vinai Kumar Saxena (Hon’ble LG, Delhi) in the august presence of Sh. Subhasish Panda (Vice Chairman, DDA), Vasudev Ghat is now open to pilgrims and anyone wishing to experience Yamuna Aarti like Ganga Aarti in Haridwar or Kasi. 16 hectares of Vasudev Ghat are part of the Delhi Development Authority's (DDA) initiative to rejuvenate 66 hectares of ghats along the Yamuna River Bank from Wazirabad to the Old Railway Bridge.
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Vasudev Ghat has green lawns, a 3-kilometer cycling track, and a walking area for pedestrians to enjoy their evening walks before and after the Aarti. The surrounding premise of the Yamuna Aarti Ghat is beautified by greenery and flowers. Soon, the slits of the Yamuna flood plains would be opened for the water to reach the stairs of the ghat for pilgrims to enjoy Yamuna like the Ganga Aarti. A new changing area in the ghat is part of DDA's new ongoing project for Vasudev Ghat.
Yamuna Aarti Highlights
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Particulars |
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Name |
Vasudev Ghat, Yamuna Aarti |
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Venue |
M6CJ+7P5, Ladakh Budh Vihar Colony, Civil Lines, Qudsia Ghat, Delhi, 110054 |
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Timings |
Every Tuesday and Sunday, 6 p.m. |
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Ticket Price |
Free |
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Nearest metro |
Kashmiri Gate (gate no. 5 or 6) |
Vasudev Ghat Yamuna Aarti Ticket Price
Vasudev Ghat is a newly constructed project by the DDA. The ticket price for entry and parking is absolutely free for anyone wishing to visit soon.
Vasudev Ghat Yamuna Aarti Timings
New constructions are being added to the Vasudev Ghat so that visitors can soon enjoy daily aarti; however, till then, the Yamuna aarti is held at 6 p.m. every Tuesday and Sunday.
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Tuesday |
6pm |
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Sunday |
6pm |
Vasudev Ghat Yamuna Aarti Events
Vasudev Ghat conducts holistic aarti rituals every Tuesday and Sunday by three pandits near the Yamuna Ghat. On opening the slits of the Yamuna Floodplains, the water would reach the steps of the ghat, which is DDA’s new ongoing plan, and completion of that would provide the visitors with a complete experience of the Yamuna Aarti, like Haridwar or Kasi.
Aside from evening aarti, visitors can stroll in the newly constructed and beautified garden, cycle, and enjoy the nature around them. In the evening, the garden looks mesmerizing, illuminated by lights constructed to give the place an ethereal and spiritual essence.
Why should one visit Vasudev Ghat Yamuna Aarti?
- Now Delhi has a new place for visitors to enjoy Yamuna Aarti.
- To enjoy the ghat, which has been constructed in Charbagh style, incorporating elements like baradaris and chhatris inspired by the adjacent Qudsia Bagh garden
- Witness a 250-kg metal bell sourced from skilled craftsmen in Jalesar, Rajasthan, which is the main attraction at Vasudev Ghat.
- Enjoy the architectural structures made of pink Kota stones.
- Stroll or cycle around the premise to enjoy approximately 1700 riverine native and naturalized species that have been planted along the floodplain.
- Enjoy your evenings on the ghat stairs to witness the picturesque view of the Yamuna.
How to Reach Vasudev Ghat Yamuna Aarti
- Nearest Metro: Vasudev Ghat is very close to Kashmiri Gate metro station. Take the metro from your preferred metro station to Kashmiri Gate and exit from gates 5 or 6 to reach the ghat.
- By bus: Vasudev Ghat is in front of the Kashmiri Gate bus stand. Take any bus that has a Kashmiri Gate bus stand as its stoppage. The DTC 842 bus stops at Kashmiri Gate.
FAQ
Q: At what time is Vasudev Ghat Yamuna Aarti open to visitors?
A: Vasudev Ghat Yamuna Aarti is open until 6 p.m.
Q: What is the ticket price for Vasudev Ghat Yamuna Aarti?
A: There is no ticket price at Vasudev Ghat Yamuna Aarti, and it is absolutely free for visitors.
Q: On which days does Vasudev Ghat Yamuna Aarti take place?
A: Vasudev Ghat Yamuna Aarti is held on Tuesdays and Sundays.
Q: What should I do at Vasudev Ghat Yamuna Aarti?
A: Visitors can enjoy the aarti, stroll, cycle, and enjoy nature at Vasudev Ghat Yamuna Aarti.
Q: How do I reach Vasudev Ghat Yamuna Aarti?
A: The closest metro to Vasudev Ghat Yamuna Aarti is Kashmiri Gate (gates 5 or 6), or by bus that stops at the Kashmiri Gate bus stand.