Are there any rules or guidelines for participating in the Ganga Aarti?

Maintain silence and avoid loud conversations during the ceremony, as it disrupts the priests and other devotees. Keep your phone on silent and avoid flash photography. Remove footwear before stepping onto the ghat area. Do not litter or throw plastic into the river. Stay seated once the aarti begins at Dashashwamedh Ghat (Varanasi) or Har Ki Pauri (Haridwar). Guard your belongings in the crowd, and follow any instructions from the local volunteers managing the seating arrangement.