Rishikesh

Rishikesh, Uttarakhand·hills

Ganga entering the plains from the hills, as seen from Narendranagar! Pre-monsoon storm in teak trees as seen from Ananda in the sub-Himalayan low hills Narendranagar town, Uttarakhand, India, and the hills towards Rishikesh in the plains b…

Rishikesh, Uttarakhand·monsoon

Water-logging due to heavy rain causes inconvenience to commuters in Rishikesh in Uttarakhand. See the shared auto rickshaws, bikes, school bus, and cycles pass through a water-logged street in Rishikesh.

Uttarakhand·river

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.

Uttarakhand·river

Tourists come to Rishikesh in search of peace. Its a place to relax, live in a comfortable simplicity , in touch with silence, with the smell of mountains and the purity of the air, in the tranquility of an environment fostered by the relie…

Uttarakhand·festival

Indian and International Yoga guests celebrate Holi during International Yoga Festival at Parmarth Niketan Ashram, India.

Uttarakhand·festival

Organic India's products being sold at a stall during a exhibition at International Yoga Festival organised by Parmarth Ashram in Rishikesh, India.

Uttarakhand·river

The sacred river Ganga flows through Rishikesh. In fact, it is here that the river leaves the Shivalik mountains Himalayas, and flows out into the plains of northern India.

Uttarakhand·festival

Yoga is an ancient science which leads to a healthy body, peace of mind, a joyful heart, and liberation of the soul. The annual International Yoga Festival is organized by Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, India.

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·river · hills

View of sun setting down time lapse, take from the Parmarth Ghat and river Ganga flowing through at Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. A revered region of radical religion, Rishikesh translates to 'Lord of the Senses'.

Uttarakhand·festival · dance

People of all ages take part in the procession to celebrate the festival of colours. The procession passes through all the main streets of Rishikesh. Holi is a spring festival, also known as the festival of colours or the festival of love.

Uttarakhand·river

An Indian man sells fresh vegetables and fruits on the streets of Rishikesh in Uttarakhand, India. Rishikesh is a small town and a municipal board in Dehradun district in the northern state of Uttarakhand in India.

Uttarakhand·river · hills

Panoramic view of Rishiskesh, Uttarakhand. River Ganga follows through and a closer look at Parmarth Ghat. A revered region of radical religion, Rishikesh translates to 'Lord of the Senses'.

Uttarakhand·monsoon

In June 2013, a multi-day cloudburst centered on the North Indian state of Uttarakhand caused devastating floods and landslides in the country's worst natural disaster since the 2004 tsunami.

Uttarakhand

Rishikesh is a city and a municipal board in Dehradun district now in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.

Uttarakhand·festival · school

Laura Plumb teaches Ganga Yoga with asana, pranayama and mantra during 16th International Yoga Festival at Parmarth Niketan in Rishikesh.

Uttarakhand·hills

Pre-monsoon storm in teak trees as seen from Ananda in the sub-Himalayan low hills Narendranagar town, Uttarakhand, India, and the hills towards Rishikesh in the plains below, where the Ganga / Ganges river, enters the plains of north India…

Uttarakhand·festival

Rudraksha bracelet, mala and other accessories for sale at an exhibition during International Yoga Festival in Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh.

Uttarakhand

The Glasshouse on the Ganges, honours an extraordinary geographical site where the Ganga turns around and flows north towards its source.

Uttarakhand·river · sport

River Rafting in Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) is known as the Tapo Bhumi or the best place for Adventure Sports Activities, Beach Games, White Water Sports Tour. Rishikesh is one of the popular pilgrimage for the Hindus.

Uttarakhand·bazaar

View of a market area near the 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, there…

Uttarakhand

Prem Baba ji celebrates holi with Swami Chidanand Saraswati ji and Sadhvi Bhagwati Saraswati during International Yoga Festival at Parmarth Niketan in Rishikesh, India.

Uttarakhand