Revamped Evening Aarti at River Saryu: A New Era of Spiritual Experience

Transforming the Evening Aarti of River Saryu

The evening *Aarti* (ritual worship) of the River Saryu, a key aspect of Ayodhya's identity, is set to undergo a stunning transformation. To enhance the religious experience, a new dress code has been introduced for the priests involved in the *Aarti*. Each day of the week, the priests will don garments of specific colors, adding a captivating and organized element to the ritual, thus enriching the experience for devotees.

The evening *Aarti* at the River Saryu, which symbolizes the spiritual essence of Ayodhya, will now be presented in a refreshed format. To bring more structure to the age-old traditions, a dress code has been established for the priests participating in the *Aarti*. From now on, these priests will wear garments in designated colors, enhancing the visual appeal of the ritual and providing a more disciplined atmosphere.

At the site of the Saryu *Aarti*, priests conduct daily worship and *Aarti* for Mother Saryu across seven distinct altars. Previously, priests chose their attire based on personal preference; however, the new guidelines stipulate specific colors for each day of the week.

The aim of this initiative is to introduce uniformity and traditional discipline into the *Aarti*, ensuring that devotees not only feel a spiritual ambiance but also appreciate the visual beauty. Anjaneya, the administrator of the Saryu *Aarti* site, mentioned that thousands of devotees gather daily to partake in the *Aarti* of Mother Saryu.

He elaborated that, similar to practices in various monasteries and temples in Ayodhya—where the color of the deities' garments changes daily according to the day of the week—this tradition has now been embraced for the Saryu *Aarti*. Accordingly, the priests' attire will reflect the day's designated color.

Under the new protocol, priests will wear white on Mondays and Fridays, red on Tuesdays and Sundays, and yellow on Wednesdays and Thursdays. A specific color will also be assigned for Saturdays, ensuring that each day's *Aarti* radiates a unique spiritual essence.

This initiative is poised to elevate the grandeur of the Saryu *Aarti*. The sight of priests in coordinated colors is expected to become a significant attraction for devotees. This harmonious blend of religious discipline and tradition aims to infuse the evening Aarti in Ayodhya with renewed beauty and dignity.

According to the new arrangement, priests will wear white attire on Mondays and Fridays. Red garments will be worn on Tuesdays and Sundays, while yellow attire has been designated for Wednesdays and Thursdays. A specific color will also be prescribed for Saturdays, ensuring that the Aarti on each day of the week radiates a distinct spiritual aura.

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