Rishikesh

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

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River rafting group carry raft down trail to River Ganga in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. They wear safety helmets and life jackets as they leave for river rafting.

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India is known for her diversity, with the people of the country practising a multitude of religious beliefs. The country is known to be the birthplace of four religions - Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism.

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Incarnations of Lord Vishnu on the walls of Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India.

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Woman sells colours on the occasion of Holi Festival as International yogis celebrate Holi at Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, India.

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Dr. Prakriti Bhaskar performs Bharatanatyam, the dance of transformation at the annual International Yoga festival, organized by Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh.

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

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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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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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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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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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Lakshman Jhula in Rishikesh on the river Ganga. One can see the passenger boats lined up on the banks of river Ganga. Indian people walk on Lakshman Jhula.

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Sculptures of Lord Shiva at the Yoga Garden of 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, th…

Uttarakhand·flowers · festival

Blossom Kochhar beauty products being sold at a stall during a exhibition at International Yoga Festival organised by Parmarth Ashram in Rishikesh, India.

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View of Ganga Ghat on a rainy day where tourist can be seen holding umbrella enjoying the views and clouds are moving over the hills. And view of the Parmarth Ashram or Parmarth Niketan at Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.

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

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'Journey of River Ganga', a divine Odissi dance performance by Sharmila Bhartari at International Yoga Festival, Rishikesh, India. Sharmila Bhartari is a classical Odissi dancer and disciple of late Protima Bedi.

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The sun setting 'into' and over the waters of the Ganga or Ganges river, with groups of river rafters floating down the waters... As seen from Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India.

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The glow of Rishikesh town all lit up on Diwali night! Rishikesh(Hindi: ऋषिकेश , Rishikesh) is a city and a municipal board in Dehradun district now in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.

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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.

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An old woman selling colours on the occasion of Holi near Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. Foreign tourists and Indians playing holi and clicking pictures.

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Foreigners relaxing on ghat of Ganges at the Parmarth Ashram in Rishikesh. 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 i…