
Riverside steps on the Mahanadi hosting evening aarti ceremonies — great for warm-lit portraits, ritual details, lantern/reflection compositions and wide river panoramas. Visit at sunset and during the aarti (evening) for dramatic backlight and glowing lamps; sunrise offers soft mist and calm water. Easily reached from Ring Road with local parking; dress respectfully and avoid flash during rituals. Weeknights are quieter; carry a small tripod for low light long exposures.

Riverside steps on the Mahanadi hosting evening aarti ceremonies — great for warm-lit portraits, ritual details, lantern/reflection compositions and wide river panoramas. Visit at sunset and during the aarti (evening) for dramatic backlight and glowing lamps; sunrise offers soft mist and calm water. Easily reached from Ring Road with local parking; dress respectfully and avoid flash during rituals. Weeknights are quieter; carry a small tripod for low light long exposures.