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Ancient Varanasi city architecture and Ganges river ghat at sunset with view of an Indian sadhu sitting a boat on the river Ganges.
View of the Ganges river and Varanasi at sunrise. India
Sunrise over the Holy River Ganges in Varanasi in the Uttar Pradesh region of northern India
Varanasi, India - March 21: Hindu pilgrims take holy bath in the river ganges on the auspicious Maha Shivaratri festival on March 21, 2013 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
The holiest river of India, the river Ganga passes through the city of Kolkata before emptying into Bay of Bengal around 120km away.
early morning shot of Varanasi in north India
Varanasi, India - December 16, 2015 : Ghats (Banks) on the Ganges River, Hindu holy city on Ganges Ganga, Varanasi, Banaras, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Varanasi, India - December 16, 2015 : Sacred flowers are taken for worship on hand at river Ganges, varanasi, uttar pradesh, india.
Varanasi, India - March 18, 2014. Showing the colorful traditional clothing and Hindu religious ritual of bathing in the holy Ganges River from the ancient ghats of Varanasi.
In Hinduism, sadhu, or shadhu is a common term for a mystic, an ascetic, practitioner of yoga (yogi) and/or wandering monks. The sadhu is solely dedicated to achieving the fourth and final Hindu goal of life, moksha (liberation), through meditation and contemplation of Brahman. Sadhus often wear ochre-colored clothing, symbolizing renunciation.
Varanasi, India - March 26, 2016: A Sadhu (Hindu religious devotee) doing morning prayer by the river Ganges in Varanasi, India
Ancient Varanasi India city architecture with view of Ganges river ghat at sunset. Wooden boat seen on river Ganga with migratory birds
A evening shot of a woman putting blessed puja flowers in the river Ganges in Varanasi, India
Varanasi, India - December 13, 2015 : Ghats (Banks) on the Ganges River, Hindu holy city on Ganges Ganga, Varanasi, Banaras, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Scenic view from the river on Ghat with crowd. Sunset colores the temples. Varanasi known as Banaras is the holies city in India. It is on the banks of the river Ganges where the special funeral ritual, cremation goes on for purifying and final releases of the spirit from the body.
Going on pilgrimage is a sacred duty for many faiths. he River Ganges is important in its own right. Some Hindus believe that it flowed from heaven to purify humans. Sometimes the river is represented in female form because many Hindus refer to it as 'mother Gangaa'. There are various locations along the River Ganges which can attract millions of pilgrims. Many Hindus believe water from anywhere on the River Ganges is purifying and holy.
Holy town Varanasi and bank of the Ganges river with ghats
Sadhu baba sitting on a wooden boat overlooking ancient Varanasi city architecture with Ganges river ghat at sunset.
Varanasi, India - October 05, 2015: Pilgrims in Dashashwamedh Gha at the Ganges river in Varanasi . This is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world and also the holiest of the seven sacred cities in Hinduism and Jainism and so the most important pilgrimage place for hindus. Many ghats, embankments made in steps, are placed in one of the river sides and it is where pilgrims perform ritual ablutions.
A single rowing boat through the arch along river Ganga at dawn
Allahabad, India - February 10, 2019: A Hindu couple praying and bathing in the sacred waters at the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers, at the Kumbh Mela Festival in Allahabad (Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh, India.
VARANASI, INDIA - MARCH 23: Hindu pilgrims take holy bath in the river ganges on the auspicious Maha Shivaratri festival on March 23, 2013 at Dasashwamedh ghat in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Varanasi ancient city architecture with Ganges river bank at sunset. Indian female tourist enjoy boat ride on the river Ganges and enjoy the view of historic Varanasi city architecture
Varanasi, India - November 11, 2015: Showing the colorful traditional clothing and Hindu religious ritual of bathing in the Ganges River from the ancient ghats of Varanasi.
the city and the ghats of Varanasi in the early morning at sunrise. (all logos blurred)
Varanasi, India - February 11, 2011: Pollution in the river Ganges continues unabated, despite being the holiest of all rivers for most Indians. The river continues to act as the dump yard of all wastage including industrial wastes. Though each subsequent government earmarks millions of dollars for cleaning the river, noting is being being on the ground and the money goes into corruption.
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand - August 03 2016: Priests in red robe in the holy city of Rishikesh in Uttarakhand, India during the evening light ceremony called Ganga arthi to worship river Ganga / Ganges.
Rishikesh aerial view, India. It is known as the Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas and the Yoga Capital of the World.
Chaotic colorful houses on the banks of river Ganges, Varanasi, India
In Hinduism, sadhu, or shadhu is a common term for a mystic, an ascetic, practitioner of yoga (yogi) and/or wandering monks. The sadhu is solely dedicated to achieving the fourth and final Hindu goal of life, moksha (liberation), through meditation and contemplation of Brahman. Sadhus often wear ochre-colored clothing, symbolizing renunciation.
Vibrant scene showing boats on the sacred Ganges River near Dashashwamedh Ghat in the holy city of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.
The lamp ready for floating in Ganges river.
Statue of sitting goddess Parvati and Statue Shiva on the riverbank of Ganga in Rishikesh
Historic Varanasi city architecture with ancient buildings and temple along the Ganges river ghat with view of wooden boat used for pleasure trips for tourists on the Ganges
November 16, 2010. Varanasi, India. It is located next to the Ganges river, which is considered sacred by the Hindus, and has hosted people from all over the country to worship here for thousands of years. Along the river are Ghats where Hindus take their sacred baths.
Trash In The Ganges From Varanasi, India
Har Ki Pauri is a famous ghat on the banks of the Ganges in Haridwar, India stock photo
Rajshahi, Bangladesh - November 10, 2016: Sunset on Padma river in Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Bathers in the Ganges river, also called Ganga, Varanasi India.
Vessel at Varanasi Ghats in sunrise time
India political map with capital New Delhi, national borders, important cities, rivers and lakes. English labeling and scaling. Illustration.
Varanasi is also known as Kashi (City of Life) or Benares is one of the oldest city in the world
Uttaranchal, India. Green hills green trees green forest green mountain.and river. Uttaranchal is an important adventure and pilgrimage destination in India, that was crafted out of Uttar Pradesh in the year 2000. With its layers of green and snow mountains, Uttaranchal is ideally located at the foothills of the Shivalik. Being a perfect combination of nature, wildlife, adventure and pilgrimage, the state tourism board promotes all these facets. All the tourists are recommended to take up tours of Uttaranchal to enjoy the most exotic hill stations of India.
Ganges Water Pollution Polluted holy Ganga with human waste, industrial leftovers, domestic sewage and religious rituals from towns cities poses threat to health environment. Kolkata India May 2019
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