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The Ganges: Part 2, The Lights of Ganga Aarti and Dewali

Published November 16, 2018December 7, 2018 by Maggie and Richard in India

The Ganges: Part 1, Hikers, Hippies and Holy Sadhus

Published November 9, 2018December 7, 2018 by Maggie and Richard in India

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Getting a shave on the side of the street in Haridwar. One of the many interesting things we saw when walking along the Ganges in this fascinating city. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ #photography #travelphotography #uttarakhand #haridwar #streetphotography #culture #heritage #customs #lonelyplanetindia #indiapictures #indiashutterbugs #shotinindia #travelindia #photooftheday #bucketlist #lpfanphoto #natgeophotography #travelbug #instatravel #travelgram #barbershop #barber #people #natgeopeople @fivestars_people #portraitphotography #portrait

In a small park on the banks of the Ganges is this large statue of the Hindu God Shiva. The legend says that when Ganga fell to earth she landed in Shiva's hair. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ #photography#travelphotography #uttarakhand #haridwar #hindu #temple #ganges #ganga #people #shiva #statue #sculpture #lonelyplanetindia #indiapictures #indiashutterbugs #shotinindia #travelindia #photooftheday #bucketlist #lpfanphoto #natgeophotography #instatravel #travelgram #travelbug

Pundits swing their fire lanterns in unison as others ring bells and bang drums. This is Ganga Aarti in Haridwar. It's held every evening along the Ganges River. It's a beautiful ceremony even for those who are not Hindu. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ #photography #travelphotography #uttarakhand #hindu #temple #puja #lights #lighting #river #ganges #ganga #gangaarti #haridwar #lonelyplanetindia #indiapictures #indiashutterbugs #shotinindia #travelindia #photooftheday #bucketlist #lpfanphoto #natgeophotography @uttarakhandpictures #instatravel #travelgram #culture #heritage

The ghats (steps) to the Ganges are always crowded with devotees who come to Haridwar to bathe in the Ganga River (Ganges). They believe bathing in the river will wash away their sins. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ #photography #travelphotography #uttarakhand #haridwar #hindu #temple #ganges #ganga #people #natgeopeople @fivestars_people #streetphotography #portraitphotography #portrait #lonelyplanetindia #indiapictures #indiashutterbugs #shotinindia #travelindia #photooftheday #bucketlist #lpfanphoto #natgeophotography #instatravel #travelgram #culture #heritage #customs #river

Haridwar is full of characters. The ghats along the Ganga River (Ganges) is a popular place for Sadhus both real and fake to hang out and beg for money. This sadhu was pretty happy as he high-fived this little girl.. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ #photography #travelphotography #uttarakhand #haridwar #hindu #temple #sadhu #people #natgeopeople @fivestars_people #streetphotography #portraitphotography #portrait #natgeoyourshot #lonelyplanetindia #indiapictures #indiashutterbugs #shotinindia #travelindia #photooftheday #bucketlist #lpfanphoto #natgeophotography #travelbug #instatravel #travelgram #culture #heritage #customs

The colouful Ganga Aarti on the banks of the Ganges in Haridwar. Hindu pundits (priests) have large brass lamps that they move rythmically to the sounds of bells and drums. The fire from their lamps reflects off the river giving the puja a mystical feel. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ #photography #travelphotography #uttarakhand #haridwar #hindu #temple #puja #lights #lighting #river #ganges #ganga #bucketlist #photooftheday #culture #heritage #customs #lonelyplanetindia #indiapictures #indiashutterbugs #shotinindia #travelindia #natgeophotography #natgeoyourshot #streetphotography @uttarakhandpictures @streets.of.himalayas

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