VARANASI: A boat ride on Ganga for experiencing the mystical tranquility of sunrise or enjoy the divine view of the majestic evening ‘Aarti’ tops the must-do list of believers thronging the holy city.
But the visuals were marred by high decibel noise of the diesel engines powering the boats and itchy eyes caused by black exhaust fumes containing unburnt fuel that impacted aquatic life.