Haridwar and Rishikesh
A Religious Immersion
The youngest Bhraman reciting mantras in Parmath Niketan.
Sadhus in Rishikesh form the center of attraction with their numerous discourses on God and salvation.
As a ritual during asthi visarjan (immersion of the remains post cremation), the male members of the family get their beards and head shaved
At the daybreak, the intensity of the prayers is no less as the priests perform aarti in the temple
The flowers and diyas (earthen lamps) dot the river as devotees offer them, attaching their wishes along
The early morning view of Hari ki Pauri with Ghanta Ghar (Clock Tower).
Priests preparing for morning aarti and decorating temple with flowers in Haridwar
The day begins early for the priests, at 5:30 am, even in the cold winter mornings
A foreign devotee engaged in prayers with a sadhu in Rishikesh
Evening prayers and aarti are glamorous events at Parmath Niketan
Impatient devotees rush to get blessings during the ceremonial aarti in Haridwar.
Priests and devotees performing Yagya aarti at Parmath Niketan, Rishikesh
An old man taking a dip in River Ganges in Haridwar, a way to wash away the sins.
Numerous restaurants by the bank of River Ganges open to such beautiful views in Rishikesh
A daughter helping her Mother in making the basket of flowers for puja offerings in Rishikesh.
