This evening on November 5, Mumbai’s revered Banganga Tank in Walkeshwar will come alive with divine chants, illuminating diyas, and pure spirituality in the air as thousands of devotees will gather for the grand Banganga Maha-Aarti 2025. Celebrated on the sacred occasion of Tripurari Purnima, this spiritual event is organized by the GSB Temple Trust. Tripurari Purnima is the day when Lord Shiva killed the evil Tripurasura. From the serene rituals to the captivating sight of diyas, here’s all you need to know about this enchanting celebration.
Banganga Maha-Aarti 2025 At Walkeshwar
The Banganga Maha Aarti today is all set to transform this tank in Mumbai into Mini Varanasi. It will be held on the auspicious occasion of Tripurari Purnima, which is on the 5th of November 2025. The event will commence from 6:00 pm onwards at the historic Banganga Tank in Walkeshwar. It is organized by the GSB Temple Trust and marks its 12th edition in 2025.
What To Expect At Mumbai’s Mini Varanasi
At the Banganga Maha-Aarti in Walkeshwar, the devotees can expect a deeply spiritual and culturally rich evening.
The event will feature serene Vedic chanting, sacred mantras, and devotional rituals. These will be led by Mahant Sudhirdas Maharaj of the Kalaram Temple, Nashik. Thousands of oil lamps will be lit around the tank just like on the ghats of Varanasi. It will be creating a breathtaking spectacle symbolizing the victory of divine light over darkness.
This Maha aarti ceremony will be marked by a harmonious blend of tradition, including the lighting of diyas, religious prayers, and cultural performances. The atmosphere will be filled with devotion and spirituality.
Banganga Maha-Aarti Registration
The site and event have extensive safety measures and crowd management all looked over by Mumbai Police. This will be including mandatory online registration with QR-coded entry, volunteer assistance and security screenings.
Advance registration was kept essential due to limited capacity, but it has now been closed. This included free air-conditioned shuttle services provided to ease access. Devotees are encouraged to follow the cleanliness and safety protocols as guided by the volunteers.
For those unable to attend in person, the entire ceremony is streamed live on the official Banganga Maha-Aarti YouTube channel, allowing remote participation.
How To Reach Banganga
- By Train: The nearest railway stations are Grant Road and Mumbai Central; from there, a short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride will take you to Banganga Tank.
- By Bus: Multiple bus routes pass near the area, including numbers 57, 67, 80LTD, A-37, A-42, A-63, A-104, and A-121.
- By Road: Banganga is accessible via Walkeshwar Road in Malabar Hill. You can hire taxis, auto-rickshaws, or use app-based rides for convenient access.
Significance of the Tripurari Purnima festival
The Banganga Maha Aarti ceremony is held annually on Tripurari Purnima on the full moon day of the Hindu Kartik month (October-November). It is an auspicious occasion, as according to a popular legend, on this day, Lord Shiva gained victory over three evil demon cities known as Tripurasur.
The Tripurasur were three demon brothers who were invincible because of a boon given to them by Lord Brahma. Three demon brothers, Tarakaksha, Kamalaksha, and Vidyunmali, were granted three powerful cities made of gold, silver, and iron.
These cities, collectively called Tripura, existed in the sky, earth, and underworld, respectively. The demons could only be killed when the three cities aligned in a single axis by a single arrow. When they began to misuse this boon, Lord Shiva used the Pashupatashtra and destroyed them all, which gained him the title of Tripurari, and hence the day is known as Tripurari purnima.
Summing Up
Visitors can expect an immersive blend of visual splendor from the lit lamps, devotional harmony, and a strong sense of community at this annual religious event!
