The water, scooped up from the holy river Ganges, is destined for the pilgrims’ local temples. And the precious cargo must be ...

Ganga Dussehra, also known as Gangavataran, is a sacred Hindu festival celebrating the descent of the holy river Ganga to Earth. In 2025, this auspicious occasion will be observed on Thursday, June 5.

The Godavari River is called the Ganga of the South. It is the second longest river in India and holds great religious and ...

Varanasi: The holy city of Varanasi is battling a worsening flood emergency as the Ganga river surged past the danger mark of ...

The iconic Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat has been shifted to rooftops, as the steps of the ghat are entirely submerged.

We will cruise the Ganges River to small ports where you can experience village life and learn about local art, culture and religion. In the village of Fulia we will observe weavers known for Jacquard ...

Despite the rising waters, temple priests carried out the sacred rituals of aarti (lamp worship) and abhishekam (ritual bathing of the deity) before the temple was closed for safety.

New Delhi (CNN) — Buckets of holy water slung over their shoulders, millions of Hindu devotees have been walking for days. The water, scooped up from the holy river Ganges, is destined for the ...