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Indian pilgrims cross the wooden bridge to get to the Manimahesh lake in Bharmour subdivision of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. Hindu pilgrims can be seen walking holding a stick.

river · festival

Indian Hindu pilgrims comence their Manimahesh Yatra from Hadsar in Himachal Pradesh. Situated at Pir Panjal Range of Himalayas, Manimahesh lake is an high altitude lake (located almost at 4080 M from sea level).

river · lake

Situated at Pir Panjal Range of Himalayas, Manimahesh lake is an high altitude lake (located almost at 4080 M from sea level).

river · festival

Dhancho is a place where pilgrims spend a night on their way to Manimahesh Lake, Lord Shiva, pleased with the devotion of one his ardent devotee Bhasmasur (an asura or demon) bestowed a boon, which gave powers to Bhasmasur under which Bhas…

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Hindu pilgrims ride ponies along the Manimahesh trekking route in Himachal Pradesh in North India.

river · festival

Dhancho is a place where pilgrims spend a night on their way to Manimahesh Lake, Lord Shiva, pleased with the devotion of one his ardent devotee Bhasmasur (an asura or demon) bestowed a boon, which gave powers to Bhasmasur under which Bhas…

river · lake

Devotees take pictures of Manimahesh Kailash peak during the yatra. They also offer holy water to the Shivling of Lord Shiva.

river · lake

The Manimahesh Kailash Peak, moreover known as Chamba Kailash, which stands towering high over the Manimahesh Lake, is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva, the (Hindu deity).

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Makeshift market is set up for devotees at Manimahesh lake. Various religious items like Chunri, religious flag, thread etc can be seen in the market. One can also see Kailash peak from the lake.

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Pilgrims ride a pony along the Manimahesh trekking route in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is to be believed that The Shiv Bhumi or the yoni basin (jalhairi) stretches from Kharamukh (15 km west of Bharmaur village), the meeting point of the r…

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Devotee is taking bath in the freezing cold water at Manimahesh lake during Manimahesh yatra in Himachal Pradesh.

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Devotees are dancing in the name of Lord Shiva at Manimahesh lake. Some devotees collect holy water from Manimahesh lake.

river · lake

Hindu pilgrims bathe in holy Manimahesh Lake at an elevation of 4080 m on the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalaya in Himachal Pradesh. The lake is in the shape of the saucer and is divided into two major parts.

river · lake

Man are taking bath with Manimahesh lake water, it will be very chilled water because it is high altitude lake (13,390ft). They believed that if they take bath with this water , their sin will be wash away.

Uttar Pradesh·lake · river

Moti Jheel is a lake and drinking water reservoir in the Benajhabar area of Kanpur, which together with its adjoining gardens and children's park is an important tourist attraction.

Uttar Pradesh·river · lake

The river is broad and wide here and barely has any flow. The Ganga almost sees like a lake over here.

Jammu and Kashmir·river · lake

Srinagar is the summer capital of the Indian administered state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated in the Kashmir Valley and lies on the banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus.

festival · lake

Kawariyas bathing in Shivga Ganga pond during Mela. An organizer is announcing to take care of personal belongings, the color of the water is greenish. Bells, chimes and other worship materials can be seen in the clip.

livestock · lake

A close-up view of a domesticated Swan Goose drinking water from a pond without getting into the water. The goose looks like it is enjoying the fresh Water Lettuce leaves as well.

river · lake

Manipuri people grappling with water shortage as they fetch water bear a vegetable market in Tamenglong district. Population pressure on land is rapidly increasing particularly in urban areas due to migration from rural to urban areas.

river · coastline

At Chilka lake and around Gopalpur on sea in Orissa, women can be seen carrying large metal pots, in chains, atop their heads, to take fresh potable water back to their homes, from the distant borewell fed taps.

Arunachal Pradesh·lake · river

When driving from Tawang towards PT Tso Lake, one comes across a small deserted monastery on the roadside that supposedly has a footmark of the 14th Dalai Lama on a rock.

lake

In preparing the pond for the ducks and fish, the pond should ideally be emptied and then dried. After drying, the pond should be cleaned. Damages, if any, should be repaired and the coming and going of water should be supervised.