Rituals at the Ganges River

Vibrant scenes of Hindu devotees bathing and praying in the sacred River Ganges, showcasing colorful attire and spiritual practices.

Asia, India, Varanasi Region. Kumbha Mela, holy bath in the Ganges River (Editorial Usage Only)

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Indian Hindu men and women bathing and praying in the River Ganges by Kshameshwar Ghat in holy city of Varanasi, India

Lord ganesh immersion in muthannankulam tank Coimbatore Tamil Nadu India NOMR Copyright: xMxAmirtham/DinodiaxPhotox

Hindus bathing at the ghats in the holy River Ganges at sunrise, Varanasi, (Benares), India

Hindu worshippers perform ritual bath and puja prayers at ghats in the River Ganges, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Bathing in river Bhavani at Nellithurai, Tamil Nadu, India Copyright: xMxAmirtham/DinodiaxPhotox

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Bengalese celebrating Kartik Purnima Full Moon at Babu Ghat Kolkata West Bengal India

MAHESHWAR, INDIA - APRIL 26, 2011: Indian women doing morning pooja on ghats of sacred Narmada river. Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh, India

The Ganges River, Major river in Northern India, People gathering for daily workship ritual on the banks of the Ganges River in Varanasi.

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Indian Hindu pilgrims bathing in The Ganges River at Dashashwamedh Ghat in Holy City of Varanasi, Benares, India

The Ganges River, Major river in Northern India, People gathering for daily workship ritual on the banks of the Ganges River in Varanasi.

Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Religious Hindu ceremony on the shore of Pushkar Lake. (Editorial Use Only)

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Abluctions in the Ganges River, Rishikesh, Uttar Pradesh, India.

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During the Chhath Puja of the Harijan community in Sylhet, devotees bring offerings of food to perform rituals. They stand halfway submerged in the waters of the Surma River as part of the Chhath Puja or Surya Puja ritual. Harijan devotees believe that, when the puja is completed, it bestows divine blessings upon the community. Sylhet, Bangladesh.

Morning puja or worship in the Ganges River, Varanasi, formerly Benares, Uttar Pradesh, India

Sadhu Praying at Triveni Sangam, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia India

Indian Hindu pilgrims bathing in The Ganges River at Dashashwamedh Ghat in Holy City of Varanasi, Benares, India

India, Allahabad Region, Kumbha Mela (The holy bath in the Ganges River) (Editorial Usage Only)

People taking a religious bath on Khumb Festival in the river ganga at Haridwar, India

Pilgrims, Ganges River, Varanasi, India

India: Hindu men and women with sacrificial offerings to the sun god Surya standing in Banganga Tank, Walkeshwar Temple, Mumbai, during the Chhath Puja festival celebrations. Chhath is an ancient Hindu festival historically native to Nepalis and Biharis of the Indian subcontinent, more specifically, the Indian state of Bihar along with West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and the southern parts of Nepal. It is also celebrated in major urban centers like Delhi where a large diaspora or migrant population exists. Hundreds of thousands of people celebrate it in Mumbai.

Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Religious Hindu ceremony on the shore of Pushkar Lake.

Devotees near river, Nasik, maharashtra, india, asia Copyright: xArunxMishra/DinodiaxPhotox

People worshipping and river boats on the Ganges River, Varanasi, formerly Benares, Uttar Pradesh, India

New sadhus getting orders from gurus as part of their initiation, at the Sangam, the confluence of the rivers Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati, during Kumbha Mela festival, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi , Bhramin Pundit Or Priest At Dashaswamedh Ghat Stands In The Ganges River And Flicks Water In Blessing Over A Bride And Groom

Devotees of the Harijan community in Sylhet perform the Chhath Puja, or Surya Puja ritual, by standing halfway submerged in the waters of the Surma River with offerings of food. Harijan devotees believe that, once the puja is completed, it bestows divine blessings upon the community. Sylhet, Bangladesh.

Devotees of the Harijan community in Sylhet perform the Chhath Puja, or Surya Puja ritual, by standing halfway submerged in the waters of the Surma River with offerings of food. Harijan devotees believe that, once the puja is completed, it bestows divine blessings upon the community. Sylhet, Bangladesh.

Hindus at the Hindu Chhath Festival, New Delhi, New Dehli, New Delhi, Chhath Festival, Hindu Festival, India, Asia

Hindu devotee bathing in the Holy River Ganges at the Hindu Ghats in Varanasi, northern India.

Lord ganesh immersion at Muthannankulam tank in Coimbatore Tamil Nadu India NOMR Copyright: xMxAmirtham/DinodiaxPhotox

Morning puja or worship in the Ganges River, Varanasi, formerly Benares, Uttar Pradesh, India

Nandi statue at the edge of the Ganges Benares India

The Hindu religious festival of Mahashivratri, co-inciding with the Maha Kumbh Mela, a huge crowd of Hindu worshippers on the river bank and in the river Ganges, bathing in the waters as a spiritual renewal ritual.

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People worshipping and river boats on the Ganges River, Varanasi, formerly Benares, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Naga sadhu taking holy dip in kshipra river, madhya pradesh, india, asia Copyright: xArunxMishra/DinodiaxPhotox

Hindu pilgrims performing puja on the banks of the Namada River, India

Female worshippers chatting and bathing at Ganges river, Varanasi, India

Devotees of the Harijan community in Sylhet perform the Chhath Puja, or Surya Puja ritual, by standing halfway submerged in the waters of the Surma River with offerings of food. Harijan devotees believe that, once the puja is completed, it bestows divine blessings upon the community. Sylhet, Bangladesh.

A HINDU WOMAN PRAYS and performs spiritual ablutions in the GANGES RIVER - VARANASI (BENARES), INDIA

Asia, India, Pilgrims bathe in the Tungbhadra River

Hindu believers bath and perform ritual bath and puja prayers at ghats in the River Ganges, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Aahrti ceremony, bathing pilgrims at Hari Ki Pairi Ghat river in the evening, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India, Asia

Pilgrims bathing in holy river Ganges, Varanasi, India

India, Uttar Pradesh, Allahabad. Groups of sadhus, or Hindu ascetics, wade into the River Ganges during the celebrated Kumbh Mela festival which is held here every twelve years.

Women Praying Raniganj West Bengal Calcutta India Asia Copyright: xPradipxBarrai/DinodiaxPhotox

Hindu Cremation Ghats on the banks of the Holy River Ganges (Ganga) in Varanasi (Benares) in the Uttar Pradesh region of northern India.

Benaras is considered as the cultural capital of the oldest and holiest cities in India and home to the most famous ghats (150 steps leading down to the river) in the country. Huge crowds of pilgrims and visitors from all parts of the world gather to take part in this ancient ritual which involves making offerings (puja) to the rising sun. Benaras has been a traditional center of learning of philosophy, Sanskrit, astrology and religion. Benaras, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Farewell Of The Durga Idol, Visarjan At Bank Of River Hooghly, Durga Pooja Dussera Vijayadasami Navaratri Festival, Calcutta Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Morning religious festival, River Ganges, Varanasi Benares, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Woman Performing Tarpan for ancestors river Ganga Kolkata West Bengal India Asia Copyright: xShivjixJoshi/DinodiaxPhotox

Trichurpooram pooram, men holding pink color of umbrellas on Elephants March procession of bejeweled temple Festival, kerala, india Copyright: xPxMistry/DinodiaxPhotox

Man immersing goddess Durga in river, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Asia Copyright: xJagdishxAgarwal/DinodiaxPhotox

Durga immersion in sea Bombay Mumbai Maharashtra India Copyright: xDinodiaxPhotox

Crowd at river Chandrabhaga in Ashadhi Ekadashi festival at Pandarpur, Dist-Sholapur, Maharashatra, India Copyright: xShamxManchekar/DinodiaxPhotox

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People worshipping and river boats on the Ganges River, Varanasi, formerly Benares, Uttar Pradesh, India

A fisherman fishing at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers during the Ardh Kumbh Mela, one of the world s largest religious festivals at Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India Copyright: xAkellaxSrinivas/DinodiaxPhotox

Har Ki Pauri literally means Footsteps of the Lord is considered the most sacred Ghat of Haridwar on the banks of river Ganga ; Uttaranchal ; India

Farewell of the Durga Idol Visarjan at bank of River Hooghly Durga Pooja dussera Vijayadasami Navaratri Festival Calcutta Kolkata West Bengal India Copyright: xRavixShekhar/DinodiaxPhotox

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Kumbh Mela 2025: The Sacred Goes Viral. Capturing the Sacred Moment. Pilgrims Taking a Selfie During the Sacred Bath. A group of pilgrims, united by their faith, take a moment to capture a selfie during the sacred bath at the Kumbh Mela. With the holy waters of the Ganges flowing around them, they smile and pose for the camera, immortalizing the experience on their smartphones. This image beautifully juxtaposes the timeless spiritual significance of the bath with the contemporary desire to document the moment. The scene highlights how the younger generation engages with ancient traditions through the lens of modern technology, while still embracing the deeply rooted rituals that have defined the Kumbh Mela for centuries. The selfie becomes a bridge between personal memories and the collective spiritual journey of millions.

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Hindu devotee bathing in the Holy River Ganges at the Hindu Ghats in Varanasi, northern India.

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India, West Bengal, Sagar Island, Woman Pilgrim Praying During Three Day Sagar Bathing Festival At Point Where The Ganges Joins The Sea. Other People In Water Behind Her.

Morning puja or worship in the Ganges River, Varanasi, formerly Benares, Uttar Pradesh, India

Allahabad, India, 20.01.10 - Hindus meet at Magh Mela in Allahabad to take a holy bath at the Sangam at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers. Devotees take holy dip at Sangam. Magh Mela is an annual Hindu ritual hero on the banks of Sangam.The Mela is also known as the mini Kumbh Mela. It is held in the Hindu month of Magh

Death ceremony at Godavari river, Rajamundri, Andhra Pradesh, India Copyright: xAnilxDave/DinodiaxPhotox

Taking a dead body to the water of river Yamuna as part of a cremation ceremony, Vrindavan, India, Asia

Myanmar/Burma, Mandalay Region, Mandalay. Monks stroll across the celebrated teak-built U Bein's Bridge which crosses Taungthaman Lake near Mandalay.

Devotees sit in boat arriving at confluence of Ganges; Yamuna and Saraswati rivers to take holy dip during Ardh Kumbh Mela ; Allahabad ; Uttar Pradesh; India

SACERDOTES DE CADA ESTADO BAJO SOMBRILLAS A ORILLA DEL RIO. Location: EXTERIOR. BENARES. India.

Indian Hindu men and women bathing and praying in the River Ganges by Kshameshwar Ghat in holy city of Varanasi, India

Believers during the ritual washing on the banks of the Ganges River in Varanasi, Benares, Uttar Pradesh, India, South Asia, Asia

Washday with Dragons in Kathmandu in Nepal.

China, Yunnan province, Xishuangbanna. Jinghong City Dragon Boat races during the Water Splashing Festival

Fishing festival Ponnamaravathy Pudukkottai Tamil Nadu India Copyright: xMxAmirtham/DinodiaxPhotox

Annual Hindu ceremony for Tamils in Europe in Hamm, largest Hindu temple in Europe, Canal represents the Ganges River, Dravida Temple, Kamadchi, Puja, Hamm, North-Rhine Westphalia, Germany

Vavu Bali, a Hindu ritual, Kerala, India, Asia

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, Pilgrims pray at the River Ganges beside Kedar Ghat.

The crowds of devotees at the Hindu Ghats on the Holy River Ganges in Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, northern India

Pilgrims waiting for taking holy dip, jabalpur, madhya pradesh, india, asia Copyright: xArunxMishra/DinodiaxPhotox

People preparing food offerings and praying alongside river in Asia

Pilgrims on the way to Allahabad Kumbh Mela, world's largest religious gathering, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Arti or ritual worship to the Mother Ganges River, Varanasi, formerly Benares, Uttar Pradesh, India

People taking holy bath at Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar, Uttar Pradesh, India Copyright: xShivjixJoshi/DinodiaxPhotox

Men praying and washing in the Hooghly River at Babu Ghat in Calcutta, India. The river is sacred by the water is polluted.

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