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After 30 years, the historic Subah-e-Banaras Aarti has returned to Varanasi, resonating from Vyasa Tekdi. Following a court order, the Aarti sound was reintroduced late on Wednesday night, causing a stir. Varanasi's District Magistrate and D.I.G. arrived at the Vyasa Tekdi premises around 10 PM. Let's explore what led to the reopening of the Tekdi after 31 years.