Haridwar

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Indian workers cleaning the ghats of river Ganga ahead of Kumbh Mela in Haridwar. Thousands of pilgrims take holy dip at the Ganges during Kumbh mela.

Uttarakhand·festival · river

Kumbh Mela - Hindu Pilgrims Take Holy Dip In River Ganges | Haridwar | India Thousands of pilgrims take holy dip at the Ganges during Kumbh mela.

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The vibrant Kanwar Yatra in Haridwar, where thousands of devoted Kanwar Yatri walks along the roads carrying decorated Kanwars on their shoulders.

Uttarakhand·river · festival

Hindu devotees bathe in Holy water of Ganga river in Har-ki-pauri, Uttarakhand. Devotees throng the banks of Ganga river in Haridwar. They walk on Bhagirathi Setu, a bridge over Ganga river.

Uttarakhand·river

Do you find the Shiv statue in Haridwar to be an aesthetic addition to the town by the Ganga, or a tad too colourful and prominent? Cross the iron tressed suspension cum cable stayed concrete bridge across the Ganga canal at Haridwar and co…

Uttarakhand·festival · temple

Roadside temporary setups for Kanwar Yatris in Haridwar create a supportive environment for devotees undertaking the strenuous pilgrimage.

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From the archives of wildfilmsindia, this 1989 view of the pilgrim town of Haridwar shows the cable car service in its early days, with access to the Maa Chandi Devi temple, the clock tower of Haridwar and the Har Ki Pauri banks of the Gang…

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This is indeed quite a sight considering we are in the middle of a global pandemic with a swift moving virus.

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No Social distancing and of course no masks. The Haridwar Kumbh Mela of 2021 was quite a COVID19 disaster in the state of Uttarakhand. Faith can only protect you so far... Naga sadhus wait for their holy dip in the Ganga during Kumbh Mela

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Orange skies for the city which is painted with orange pilgrims during the Maha Kumbh Mela in 2021. As the sun sets the streets are filled with quick moving vehicles heading home.

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Aerial view of holy ghat of Har ki Pauri in Haridwar on the banks of the Ganges River in Uttarakhand, India. Huge statue of lord Shiva is erected near Har Ki Pauri. Idol of Mother Ganga can also be seen in the middle of the river.

Uttarakhand·festival · river

Thousands of pilgrims take holy dip at the Ganges during Kumbh mela. Kumbh Mela is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage that occurs four times every twelve years and rotates among four locations of India.

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Experience the spiritual journey of devotees returning from the Kawar Yatra to the outskirts of Delhi after collecting holy water from the Ganga in Haridwar.

Haridwar, Uttarakhand

अघोरी मृत्यु के बाद के कर्मकांडों में संलग्न होने के लिए जाने जाते हैं। वे अक्सर श्मशान घाटों में रहते हैं, अपने शरीर पर दाह संस्कार की राख लगाते देखे गए हैं, और मानव शवों की हड्डियों से खोपड़ी के कटोरे (जिन्हें शिव और अन्य हिंदू देवताओं को…

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Brijwasi Mithai Wala is a famous sweet shop located in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. A large variety of food items are sold here which are not limited to sweets only, Samosa's, Dhokla and Rasmali are the savoury foods sold here.

Uttarakhand·festival · highway

Thousands of Lord Shiva's devotees gather for the annual Kavad Mela in Haridwar. They carry small bottles to fill sacred 'Ganga jal'.

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Freshly painted for the auspicious Kumbh Mela on the banks of the Ganges in Haridwar is the Shiv Dhanush Bridge. Our crew takes you on a virtual walk on the bridge which runs across the Ganges.

Uttarakhand·river · architecture

Ganga river bridge time lapse from Haridwar during Maha Kumbh Mela 2021 The orange girders of the bridge stand out as a stark oddity.

Uttarakhand·river · festival

An aerial view of the Hinduism central. Fly over Haridwar where the Ganges widens into the plains. A paradise for nature-lovers, Haridwar presents a kaleidoscope of Indian culture and civilization.

Uttarakhand·festival · river

Devotees taking holy dip at the river Ganges during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. Kumbh Mela is a mass Hindu pilgrimage of faith in which Hindus gather to bathe in a sacred river.

Uttarakhand·river · ceremony

Devotee Juhi Gupta says ' "I come from Delhi. I am really happy to take holy dip in River Ganga and its very peaceful. We always visit Haridwar during Kartik month.

Uttarakhand·river · architecture

In Haridwar, a dam cum bridge painted blue is visible with water flowing steadily beneath it. The structure spans the river and serves both as a water control point and a roadway.

Uttarakhand·ceremony · festival

The Maha Kumbh Mela is the most awaited festival for devout Hindus in India. The month-long festival is marked by the many religious rituals at specifies auspicious timings.