Thousands gathered at Thane's Upvan Lake on December 30 for a Banaras-style Ganga Aarti, creating a devotional atmosphere that also sparked safety concerns due to the massive crowd. Videos of the event, described as a 'sea of devotion,' went viral on social media. Another Ganga Aarti is scheduled for December 31 at Talao Pali, with Thane Police issuing traffic and parking advisories for the event.