Soon, Delhi may have a daily Yamuna Aarti on Vasudev Ghat, similar to Mathura, Haridwar and Varanasi
Yamuna Aarti at Vasudev Ghat, similar to the famous Ganga Aarti in Varanasi. The beautification and restoration work at the ghat is nearing completion, with silt removal currently in progress. Spread over 16 hectares, Vasudev Ghat is part of DDA's initiative to rejuvenate 66 hectares of ghats along the Yamuna riverbank from Wazirabad to the Old Railway Bridge, a TOI report stated.
The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, VK Saxena, is expected to inaugurate Vasudev Ghat on Tuesday. The horticulture, walkway, and restoration work at the ghat are almost complete. The main focus now is on clearing the silt so that the river water can reach the steps constructed at the bank, allowing the Aarti to be performed regularly. An MoU has already been signed with an organization that will conduct the Aarti every evening.
Vasudev Ghat is a unique project among the ongoing restoration and rejuvenation projects of the Yamuna floodplains. It not only features green lawns, a 3-km cycling track, and a walking area, but also showcases a historic look with captivating artwork. The landscaping at the ghat has been done in the Charbagh style, incorporating elements like baradaris and chhatris inspired by the adjacent Qudsia Bagh garden.
One of the major attractions at Vasudev Ghat is a 250-kg metal bell sourced from skilled craftsmen in Jalesar, Rajasthan. Additionally, there are magnificent elephant structures made of pink Kota stone. Similar sculptures can also be seen at the revamped central verge of Ring Road facing the ghat, giving the
