"Varanasi, You've Touched My Soul": US Envoy After Watching Ganga Aarti
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Recently, Eric Garcetti also travelled to Kolkata to experience the Durga Puja celebrations in the city.
US Ambassador Eric Garcetti on Wednesday was all praise for Varanasi as he shared his thoughts on witnessing sunrise from its famed ghats and watching the Ganga aarti which, he said, was a "beautiful reminder of how tradition shapes us". The Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat was more than just a ceremony; it was a beautiful reminder of how tradition shapes us. The lights reflecting on the river and the sound of bells echoing in the night create an unforgettable atmosphere. Varanasi, you've touched my soul. pic.twitter.com/5Hce3f3v6V
The ambassador, in a series of posts on X, shared photographs of his visit to the spiritual city of India.
"Experiencing the sunrise over the Ganges from Asi Ghat was nothing short of surreal. What a joy to share this moment with so many others, who gathered in the early hours to witness such beauty!," he wrote on the social media platform.