{
  "id": 3933507,
  "title": "Nepal Flash Flood: Uttar Pradesh's Kashi Performs Ganga Aarti To Honour Victims Of The Tragedy Amid Heavy Rainfall",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/nepal-flash-flood-uttar-pradeshs-kashi-performs-ganga-aarti-to-honour",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T09:18:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/nepal-flash-flood-uttar-pradeshs-kashi-performs-ganga-aarti-to-honour-victims-of-the-tragedy-amid-heavy-rainfall"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Kashi, Uttar Pradesh, a special Ganga Aarti ceremony was held on Thursday to honor the victims of the devastating flash floods that struck Nepal. The spiritual ceremony, organized by the Gangotri Seva Samiti, brought together devotees and members of the local community to pray for the deceased and offer support to the affected families. The event took place at the ancient Dashashwamedh Ghat, where prayers were offered to Ganga and Baba Vishwanath. The solemn gathering aimed to express condolences and show solidarity with those impacted by the tragedy. Meanwhile, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, observed a two-minute silence at Dashashwamedh Ghat in memory of the flood victims. The flash floods in Nepal have caused significant destruction, damaging infrastructure and disrupting daily life. The disaster has raised concerns among authorities and travelers, particularly those using routes leading to popular pilgrimage sites. Kashi, a revered spiritual city in India, is renowned for its traditional Ganga Aarti, which held deep cultural and spiritual significance during the tribute for Nepal's flood victims.",
  "summary": "In a solemn gesture of solidarity, a special Ganga Aarti was performed in Kashi, Uttar Pradesh amid heavy rainfall to honour the victims of the devastating flash floods in Nepal on Thursday. The spiritual ceremony brought devotees and members of the local community together to pray for those who lost their lives in the tragedy and express support for the affected families. Ganga aarti in Kashi…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}