Rishikesh

Uttarakhand

People gather for the Holi campfire or Holika Dahan at the Yoga ground of Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India. Holika Dahan is celebrated by burning Holika, the devil.

Uttarakhand·festival · school

Kia Miller teaches pranic body balance during 16th International Yoga Festival at Parmarth Niketan in Rishikesh.

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On the holy banks of the Ganges, in the lap of the Himalayas, lies Parmarth Niketan Ashram, the largest ashram in Rishikesh and one of India's largest spiritual institutions.

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Statues of Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Buddha being sold at a shop in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. Rishikesh is a small town and a municipal board in Dehradun district in the northern state of Uttarakhand in India.

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People visit Ganga Block of Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India. Rishikesh is a land known as the “home of the rishis.” Its alternate spelling of Hrishikesh refers to Lord Vishnu, as Lord of the Senses – it is, therefor…

Uttarakhand·festival · dance

People celebrate Holi on the streets of Holy city Rishikesh. They throw colours on each other and and sing religious songs during the procession. Holi is a spring festival, also known as the festival of colours or the festival of love.

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People gather for dinner at International Yoga Festival organised by Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India. Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, India organizes the annual International Yoga Festival.

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Tommy Rosen teaches Yoga and Meditation at the 16th edition of India's International Yoga Festival organized by Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.

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Bharath Shetty teaches the coordination of body, breath and mind through Asana during the annual International Yoga Festival which was organized by Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, India.

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Rishikumars of Parmarth Niketan Ashram celebrating the Festival of Colours in Rishikesh, India.

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Thousands of people gather for Pujya Shankaracharya Swami Divyanand Teerthji's satsang during International Yoga Festival at Parmarth Ashram in Rishikesh.

Uttarakhand·temple · forest

Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Nilkanth (Lord Shiva). The temple is situated at a height of 1330 meters and is located about 32 km from Rishikesh in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, India.

Uttarakhand·monsoon

Ganga in pre-monsoon flood spate, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. The waters are coming down thick and fast and are a deep muddy brown in colour. The Lachman or Lakshaman Jhula bridge can be seen in the distance as can the town of Rishikesh.

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Visitors practice yoga and meditation during the annual International Yoga Festival which was organized by Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, India.

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Participants practice yoga and meditation during the annual International Yoga Festival which was organized by Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, India.

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Indian tourists row raft boats on river Ganga in Rishikesh in Uttarakhand. One can see temporary tented accommodation on the banks. The major sporting activity in Rishikesh is White Water Rafting.

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A roadside board on Badrinath road shows the directions of tourist and rafters camp in Kaudiyala and distance of Badrinath while a tourist bus passes through the road. Tourists raft on river Ganga can be seen.

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View of the Yoga hall building at Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, India. Rishikesh is a land known as the “home of the rishis.” Its alternate spelling of Hrishikesh refers to Lord Vishnu, as Lord of the Senses – it is, therefore, a la…

Uttarakhand·river · architecture

View of Ram Jhoola or Jhula as seen from Parmarth Ghat, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India. Ram Jhula is an iron suspension bridge situated at Muni Ki Reti in Rishikesh in Indian state of Uttarakhand.

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Lachman / lakshman jhula suspension bridge and a lovely establishing shot of the foothills town of Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India.

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People gather for Sri Mooji's satsang at at International Yoga Festival organised by Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh. Anthony Paul Moo-Young was born on 29 January, 1954 in Port Antonio, Jamaica.

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Bharath Shetty teaches the coordination of body, breath and mind through Asana during the annual International Yoga Festival which was organized by Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, India.

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View of garden at Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. Rishikesh is a land known as the “home of the rishis.” Its alternate spelling of Hrishikesh refers to Lord Vishnu, as Lord of the Senses – it is, therefore, a land in whic…