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Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India - June 1, 2017: Ganga Aarti begins every day at sunset at Rishikesh. An aarti is a devotional ritual that uses fire as an offering. It's usually made in the form of a lit lamp, and in the case of the Ganges River, a small diya with a candle and flowers that's floated down the river. The offering is made to the Goddess Ganga, also affectionately referred to as Maa Ganga, goddess of the holiest river in India.
"Haridwar, India aa April 2nd, 2012: Priests are performing rituals on the banks of river Ganges. Each day after sunset thousands participate in the ceremony. Priests hold large oil lamps in their hands. A splendid reflection of lights and chanting by a large number of people gives a spectacular and divine experience."
Varanasi, India - February 14, 2011: Hindu Sadhus Drying clothes on the bank of the river after taking bath in ganges at the Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi. People from far off places come here to offer prayers and take a holy dip. Varanasi is one of the most important pilgrimages in India for the Hindu devotees.