THE CRIMSON GANGES

Rishkesh is a tiny city located in the foothills of the Himalayas in Northern India.

The Ganges is a Holy River revered by the Hindus and the pictures below are of the enchanting river at Rishikesh.

The Sun marks a RedTilak ( a vermillion mark in the centre of the forehead) in reverence to the Ganges worshiped by millions of Hindus.

Viewed from the boat

The Sunrays leave an every increasing crimson or Golden Tilak when viewed from a boat leaving the shores of the river at Ram Jhula ,Rishikesh.

Even the motor of the boat glows in the glory of the Rising Sun.

The boat reflects the setting sun

At day break the first of the faithful assemble at the shores of the Ganges to have a dip in its cool mountain waters.

The Ganges is given the designation of a Mother who