India, Feb. 1 -- VARANASI In wake of the huge influx of pilgrims in Varanasi due to Prayagraj Mahakumbh, Ganga Arti organisers here said the prayers will be performed at the ghats with a limited gathering till February 5 and urged people to postpone their plans to visit the city till the crowd pressure eases.

"Ganga Arti will be organised at Dashashwamedh Ghat daily but excess crowd will not be allowed. Seven priests with 14 girls as 'Riddhi' and 'Siddhi' will perform the Arti," said Sushant Mishra, president of the Ganga Sewa Nidhi.

"There's a huge influx of pilgrims in Kashi from Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. Therefore, we appeal to the people to defer their visit to Dashashwamedh Ghat for Ganga Arti. For now, people can attend the arti onl...