Summary
It celebrated thanks to the river, nature and shared hope.
The lights stayed on the riverbank to keep the water clean.
The event was part of a big festival that loves art and the environment.
Key Points
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Thousands gathered on the Thames in London for the first Ganga Aarti.
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The ceremony comes from a long tradition of lighting lamps and singing prayers.
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Organisers placed the lamps on the bank so the river stayed untouched.
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The event showed respect for nature and encouraged caring for the environment.
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It was organized by Chinmaya Mission United Kingdom together with the Totally Thames festival.
New Words to Learn
3 wordsceremony
A special event with rituals, like lighting lamps and singing.
tradition
A practice that people have done for a long time.
environment
All the natural things around us, like rivers, trees, and animals.
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