In Pics | PM Modi attends 'Ganga Aarti' in Varanasi

Scintillating fireworks and a spellbinding laser show blazed across the skies as Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Dashashwamedh Ghat from a cruise ship to attend the 'Ganga Aarti' during his visit to Varanasi. PM Modi was accompanied by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, BJP president JP Nadda and several chief ministers from BJP-ruled states.

Scintillating fireworks and a spellbinding laser show blazed across the skies as Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Dashashwamedh Ghat on a cruise ship to attend the 'Ganga Aarti' during his visit to Varanasi. Credit: PTI Photo

PM Modi was received by BJP president JP Nadda on the cruise. In this photo, Nadda is seen felicitating Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Credit: PTI Photo

PM Modi was accompanied by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, BJP president JP Nadda and several chief ministers from BJP-ruled states. In this photo, PM Modi and Haryana CM Manohar Lal are seen experiencing Ganga Aarti at Varanasi Ghat. Credit: PTI Photo

Fireworks light up the sky during the 'Ganga Aarti' at Ganga Ghat in Varanasi. Credit: PTI Photo

An unexpectedly huge crowd had converged on the Ghats to see the Prime Minister at the Ganga Aarti. Credit: PTI Photo

Varanasi district magistrate Kaushal Raj Sharma said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is the MP from the holy city, had expressed his desire to 'showcase the grandeur of Kashi' to the chief ministers. Credit: PTI Photo

Ghats were decorated with 11 lakh 'diyas' that recreated the scenes of 'Dev Deepavali'. Credit: PTI Photo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP National President JP Nadda watch the 'Ganga Aarti' from a ship, at Ganga Ghat in Varanasi. Credit: PTI Photo

Fireworks light up the sky during the 'Ganga Aarti' at Ganga Ghat in Varanasi. Credit: PTI Photo