Though international tourists are relatively few, many Hindu pilgrims come from the far-flung corners of India to pay homage to the Ganges, a sacred river personified as the Goddess Ganga.

The naga sadhus—the iconic naked holy men of the Kumbh Mela—parade en masse to bathe in the waters of the Ganges River, followed by the millions of pilgrims who have also come to partake in ...

The sacred city of Varanasi, on the River Ganges ... Hindu holy men attend the pilgrimage and lead processions into the Ganges. Hindus hope that this pilgrimage will make them blessed by God ...

2. The Ganges is the longest river in India, stretching over 2,525 kilometres (1,569 miles) from its source in the Himalayas to its delta in the Bay of Bengal ...

Flowing through Vadodara and Narmada districts, the Narmada River takes a northward turn for about 6 km in the Narmada ...

The most famous Hindu pilgrimage is the Kumbh Mela, which takes place at the River Ganges in India. Up to 40 million people come to purify themselves in the water, the biggest gathering of people ...

Around 450 million pilgrims (10 million a day) were predicted to visit the Kumbh tent city to bathe in the holy water of the River Ganga (Ganges) at its confluence with the Yamuna River and the ...

Located on the banks of river Ganges, Varanasi is one of the holiest cities in India. With a history dating back to 3000 years, this holy city is the major center of Hindu pilgrimage and is visited by ...

Today pilgrims, travellers ... Varanasi lies on the banks of river Ganges. Hindus believe the river can wash away sins if you take a dip in its holy waters. Believers bring newborns for a bath ...

The CPCB report which analysed Ganges water said: “The river water quality was not conforming ... Beyond the immediate health risks for pilgrims, this contamination threatens local communities ...