Rishikesh

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…

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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

Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand·festival

Yoga and meditation during the annual International Yoga Festival which was organized by Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, India. This year they present a truly International Yoga Festival grounded in the authentic origin of Yoga.

Uttarakhand·hills

Glimpse of the Parmarth Ashram or Parmarth Niketan at Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. Parmarth Niketan is a true spiritual haven, lying on the holy banks of Mother Ganga in the lap of the lush Himalayas.

Uttarakhand·river · hills

View of Lakshman Jhula in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. And tourists seen enjoying river rafting and adventure sports and take a joyride in the River Ganga. A revered region of radical religion, Rishikesh translates to 'Lord of the Senses'.

Uttarakhand·ceremony · river

The sunset Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan draws between hundreds and thousands of visitors each day from all cultures, all languages, all religions and all walks of life.

Uttarakhand·festival

Deepika Mehta teaches Yoga at International Yoga Festival organised by Parmarth Ashram in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India.

Uttarakhand·river

Ganga flowing down from Himalayas, adventure lovers get great kicks out of battling it out at Rishikesh. Battling out waves on a rubber raft, that is.

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'.

Rishikesh, Uttarakhand·ceremony · hills

Devotees stand up for Ganga Aarti at Rishiskesh, Uttarakhand. The Rishikesh Ganga Aarti is an intimate and relaxed affair that's devoid of theatrics. Many people find it particularly spiritual.

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.

Uttarakhand·river

View of the river Ganga as seen from the private ghat of Parmarth Niketan Ashram and foreign tourists enjoying the rain. One can also see the clock tower and the serene nature at the background.

Uttarakhand·river · architecture

Lakshman Jhula or Laxman Jhula is an iron suspension bridge situated in Rishikesh in Indian state of Uttarakhand . It is made over river Ganges to cross the river and is a landmark of 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.

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Time lapse of the evening sun at Rishikesh, Dehradun. Rishikesh is a city, municipal board and a tehsil in Dehradun district of the Indian state, Uttarakhand.

Uttarakhand·river · architecture

Lakshman Jhula or Laxman Jhula is an iron suspension bridge situated in Rishikesh in Indian state of Uttarakhand . It is made over river Ganges to cross the river and is a landmark of Rishikesh.

Uttarakhand·river · architecture

Lakshman Jhula is an iron suspension bridge situated in Rishikesh in Indian state of Uttarakhand . It is constructed over river Ganges to cross the river and is a landmark of Rishikesh.

Uttarakhand·architecture · river

Ram Jhula is an iron suspension bridge situated at Muni Ki Reti in Rishikesh in Indian state of Uttarakhand. Built in the 1980s, over river Ganges to cross the river and is a landmark of Rishikesh.

Uttarakhand·river · lake

Confluence of rivers. Visnuprayag confluence along Ganga / Ganges, en route Joshimath, from Rishikesh. According to www.visitchardham.in: "It is situated at the holy confluence of Vishnu Ganga (Alaknanda) and dhauli Ganga.

Uttarakhand

View of Parmarth Niketan Ashram complex 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, therefore, a land in…

Uttarakhand