Delhi govt to hold 'first ever' Yamuna Aarti on Nov 13

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Nov 09 2015 | 9:07 PM IST
As part of its efforts towards cleaning the river and promoting tourism, the Delhi government will hold its "first-ever" Yamuna Aarti at Kudesia Ghat on November 13, which will be on the lines of the famous Ganga Aarti held in either Varanasi or Rishikesh.
According to officials from the Water and Tourism department, 11 priests from Varanasi have been invited to conduct the first ever 'Yamuna Aarti' in the national capital on November 13, same day as 'Bhai Dooj'.
"The aim of the event is to showcase the cleaner and brighter side of the Yamuna and also promote its banks as a spiritual destination for visitors," said the official
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will be the chief guest of the event while his deputy Manish Sisodia will be the guest of honour. Delhi Minister for Water and Tourism Kapil Mishra will be special guest at the event.
Several cultural programmes and activities will be performed at the ghat on the occasion.
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First Published: Nov 09 2015 | 9:07 PM IST

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