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River Ganga
The Ganga is one of the most sacred rivers of India and enjoys a highly
exalted position in the Hindu mythology. Many references to legends
associated with goddess Ganga are available in the Vedas, the Puranas,
and epics like, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. The Gangotri Glacier
in the Uttaranchal Himalayas is the origin of the Ganga river. Several
cities located on the banks of river Ganga like Haridwar, Allahabad,
and Varanasi are famous pilgrimage centers in India.
River Ganga Cruise
Boat cruise is an interesting and adventurous way of exploring numerous
ghats, temples, and the rituals taking place on the banks of this holy
river.
Wooden boats are easily available for taking an adventurous ride in
the holy water of river Ganges. These are common wooden country boats
with couple of rows, a mast and two boatmen on each boat. On these wooden
boats you can explore one of the most vibrant stretch of this legendary
river, marked by beautiful landscape, old temples, religious ghats,
and devoted people religiously flocking the river banks in large numbers.
It's all there, which you can catch while enjoying a soothing boat ride
on the Ganga river.
A morning rides on boat across river Ganga provides amazing glimpses
of the religious practices and rituals performed by thousands of devotees
on the banks of river Ganga. As part of their daily worship hundreds
of Hindu devotees take a holy bath in the river and offer water to Surya
(Sun God).
In the evening time you can leave for a special evening cruise on candle
lit country boats to catch the spectacular view of grand aarti being
performed by thousands of devotees.
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History
of Agra
