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Uttar Pradesh·river · festival

In Hindu tradition Triveni Sangam is the "confluence" of three rivers. Sangama is the Sanskrit word for confluence. The point of confluence is a sacred place for Hindus.

monsoon · river

Swollen Ganges river in an angry mood. Heavy rainfall and flood on July 16 and 17 resulted in floods that damaged roads in the Uttarakhand.

Maharashtra·festival · river

Sadhus gathered on the ghats of River Ganges and perform rituals on the banks of sacred Godavari River in Ramkund during Kumbh Mela in Nashik, India. Kumbh Mela is one of the hallowed festivals of India and is organized at a big scale.

Uttar Pradesh·festival · river

Kumbh Mela is a mass Hindu pilgrimage of faith in which Hindus gather to bathe in a sacred river.

Uttar Pradesh·river · ceremony

Ganga aarti is a spectacular ceremony that takes place everyday at the Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi at the bank of the holy river Ganga.

Uttar Pradesh·river · ceremony

Ganga aarti is a spectacular ceremony that takes place everyday at the Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi at the bank of the holy river Ganga.

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · river

A group of priests daily in the evening at this ghat perform "Agni Pooja" (Worship to Fire) wherein a dedication is made to Lord Shiva, River Ganga (the Ganges), Surya (Sun), Agni (Fire), and the whole universe.

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · river

The Varanasi Ganga Aarti takes place every sunset at holy Dasaswamedh Ghat, near Kashi Vishwanath Temple. It differs from the aartis at Haridwar and Rishikesh in that it's a highly choreographed ceremony.

Uttar Pradesh·river

Boatmen paddle through the river Ganges at sunrise, one of the most scenic view every visitor wants to experience. One can view the Chousatti ghat as well.

Uttar Pradesh·river · ceremony

Ganga aarti is a spectacular ceremony that takes place everyday at the Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi at the bank of the holy river Ganga.

river · monsoon

The river at Dhara Devi wears a muddy and swollen look at Dhara Devi where the famous Dhara Devi Mandir was uplifted few months ago due to the construction of a dam. That was what saved the temple probably.

West Bengal·festival · river

People from different part of the world gathered at Gangasagar Mela to wash away their sins on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. Gangasagar Mela is the largest fair celebrated in West Bengal, India.

Uttar Pradesh·festival · river

Kumbh Mela is a mass Hindu pilgrimage of faith in which Hindus gather to bathe in a sacred river.

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · river

Ganga aarti is a spectacular ceremony that takes place everyday at the Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi at the bank of the holy river Ganga.

Uttar Pradesh·river

A group of priests daily in the evening at this ghat perform "Agni Pooja" (Worship to Fire) wherein a dedication is made to Lord Shiva, River Ganga (the Ganges), Surya (Sun), Agni (Fire), and the whole universe.

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · river

Ganga aarti is a spectacular ceremony that takes place everyday at the Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi at the bank of the holy river Ganga.

Uttar Pradesh·festival · river

Mela or a temporary amusement park near the Kumbh venue leveraging the footfall in Allahabad. Kumbh Mela is a mass Hindu pilgrimage of faith in which Hindus gather to bathe in a sacred river.

Uttarakhand·river

Assi Ganga River is located 11 km ahead of Uttarkashi. The river originates from Dodital Lake and merges with the famous river Bhagirathi at Uttarkashi. The river is primarily habited by brown Trout fishes that are larger in size.

Uttar Pradesh·river · ceremony

Local boys take evening bath in River Ganga. Devotees perform evening aarti to please mother Ganga can also be seen.

river

Guess which river's waters are green and which one's are muddy in this view of Devprayag? The green waters belong to the Bhagirathi while the brown waters are in the Alaknanda.

Uttar Pradesh·river · monsoon

A fakir washes his clothes in the holy water of River Ganga while having a relaxing time with his fellow travellers on the ghats of Due to heavy rainfall, Varanasi's Scindia ghat and temples had nearly been swept away due to monsoon floodi…

Uttar Pradesh·boats · river

Rowing to salvation in the holy waters of the river Ganga at Varanasi. The best part of enjoying River Ganges is taking up a boat ride on the river.

Uttarakhand·river · boats

River rafting groups rafts on the river Ganga in Rishikesh in Uttarakhand. The slow-motion shot of the raft boat and people sitting over it. One can see the Himalayas in the background and boats flow with the water.