> Rishikesh
The beating Yoga heart of the world, Rishikesh has been drawing yogis and pilgrims alike long before the days of The Beatles and their Maharishi Yogi…
The Ganga River (Ganges) flows here clear and rapid. Sadhu ascetics and Hindu pilgrims cross the twin bridges of Laxman and Ram endlessly, magnetized by the daily Puja rituals at dusk: floating flower offerings, chanted prayers and mantras, holy fire…
Ganga Saris
Sunset in Swarag Ashram
Hari Om
“Ganga aarti” – musical Puja ceremony near Parmarth Ashram riverside
If only Cows could talk (Cow’s perspective at a passing Sadhu baba. Rishikesh abounds with both these holy cows and holy men)
Making offering to the gods – a cow’s perspective…
Kids enjoying the Ganges “beach” in front of Laxman Jhula
A fresh look at Shri Tayanbakshwar temple, near Laxman Jhula
Cheers! freshly squeezed sugar cane juice
Henna toys
Fortune teller Robot! put the attached headphone on and hear your future…
Man’s best friend?
Street food nuts
Hundreds of worshippers attend Puja ceremonies daily, at neighboring Haridwar city
River floating flower offerings
Haridwar Puja priest, at Har-ki-pairi Ganga riverbank
Puja closeups
Tikka powder is used for marking a red dot on the forehead after the Puja
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October 23, 2007 at 9:20 am |
Wow! beutiful photography, feels like going there
October 23, 2007 at 9:25 am |
Amit… Amazing pics. You should submit some of them to photo competitions.
October 23, 2007 at 11:14 am |
Awesome photos! Make me wanna visit again..
Interesting to see the Ganges is much shallower than when I was there. I wonder if they’re having a rough year or it’s just a matter of seasons.
The panoramic photo is a Pulitzer.
October 26, 2007 at 3:02 am |
it seems such a nice and calming lifestyle, definitely much different than what we have here.
November 5, 2007 at 9:52 pm |
great pictures, Amit
I’m taking the internet course this semester – exciting