UTTARAKHAND

Uttarakhand, a state in northern India crossed by the Himalayas, is known for its Hindu pilgrimage sites. Rishikesh, a major centre for yoga study, was made famous by the Beatles’ 1968 visit. The city hosts the evening Ganga Aarti, a spiritual gathering on the sacred Ganges River.

Woman performing devotional ritual on the River Ganges during Ganga Aarti, Rishikesh, Dehradun District, Uttarakhand, India
Person's hand holding disposable plate of religious offerings for Ganga Aarti, Rishikesh, Dehradun District, Uttarakhand, India
Devotees sitting on steps during Ganga Aarti, Rishikesh, Dehradun District, Uttarakhand, India
Details of an idol of Hindu Goddess Kunjapuri Devi, Kunjapuri Devi Temple, Adali, Narendranagar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
Tourists shopping at a souvenir shop, Rishikesh, Dehradun District, Uttarakhand, India
People at a juice store, Narendranagar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
High section view of a temple, Kunjapuri Devi Temple, Adali, Narendranagar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
Man working on road to Kunjapuri Devi Temple, Adali, Narendranagar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
Tourists on hiking trail to Kunjapuri Devi Temple, Adali, Narendranagar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
Woodcutter on tree branch, Rishikesh, Dehradun District, Uttarakhand, India
Swimming pool at a tourist resort, AnandaIn the Himalayas, Narendranagar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
Close-up of spider in web, Adali, Narendranagar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
Bamboo plants in a tourist resort, AnandaIn the Himalayas, Narendranagar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
Trees in the forest on the way to Kunjapuri Devi Temple, Adali, Narendranagar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
Female monkey with its young one, Kunjapuri Devi Temple, Adali, Narendranagar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
Closed gate, Narendranagar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
Woman carrying a container in Narendranagar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
Gate entrance in foothill of Himalayas, Narendranagar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
Close-up of a statue of Nandi the Bull, Narendranagar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
Close-up of padlocked door, Narendranagar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
Buildings in the town of Narendranagar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
Buildings in the town of Narendranagar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
Close-up of a mailbox, Narendranagar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
Staircase in a garden, AnandaIn the Himalayas, Narendranagar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
Low angle view of tree, AnandaIn the Himalayas, Narendranagar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
Cows at roadside on the way to Kunjapuri Devi Temple, Adali, Narendranagar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
Person walking on road to Kunjapuri Devi Temple, Adali, Narendranagar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
Cow at Gaushala (Shelter for Cows) on the way to Kunjapuri Devi Temple, Adali, Narendranagar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
Sheep and Cows at Gaushala (Shelter for Cows) on the way to Kunjapuri Devi Temple, Adali, Narendranagar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
Covered corridor towards the Kunjapuri Devi Temple, Adali, Narendranagar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
Faade of a temple, Kunjapuri Devi Temple, Adali, Narendranagar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
Monkey sitting on a wall at Kunjapuri Devi Temple, Adali, Narendranagar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
Close-up of oil lamp on marigold flowers, AnandaIn the Himalayas, Narendranagar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
People on street, Rishikesh, Dehradun District, Uttarakhand, India
People on street, Rishikesh, Dehradun District, Uttarakhand, India
Tourists at food stall, Rishikesh, Dehradun District, Uttarakhand, India
Tourists boating in River Ganges, Rishikesh, Dehradun District, Uttarakhand, India
Stray animals on street, Rishikesh, Dehradun District, Uttarakhand, India
Devotional Ritual performance during Ganga Aarti, Rishikesh, Dehradun District, Uttarakhand, India
Devotional Ritual performance during Ganga Aarti, Rishikesh, Dehradun District, Uttarakhand, India
Devotional Ritual performance during Ganga Aarti, Rishikesh, Dehradun District, Uttarakhand, India
Devotional Ritual performance during Ganga Aarti, Rishikesh, Dehradun District, Uttarakhand, India
Food stalls on street, Rishikesh, Dehradun District, Uttarakhand, India
Puppy sitting on steps, Narendranagar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
Motorcycle parked near clothesline, Narendranagar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
Rangoli at the entrance of a house, Narendranagar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
Shops in a town, Narendranagar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
Schoolgirls walking on street, Narendranagar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India