Devotees gather on ghats along Ganges River during twilight in Rishikesh, India
People sit on the stone ghats along the banks of the Ganges River in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India, during blue hour as evening lights illuminate the hillside ashrams and buildings across the water.
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As twilight descends over the Himalayan foothills, devotees and visitors gather on the ancient stone ghats lining the sacred Ganges River in Rishikesh, the yoga capital of the world.
The cool blue light of early evening reflects off the calm waters, while warm artificial lights from ashrams and temples on the opposite bank create a mesmerizing contrast against the darkening mountain silhouette.
This daily ritual marks the transition from day to night in one of Hinduism's holiest cities, where pilgrims have come for centuries to meditate, practice yoga, and witness the sacred Ganga Aarti ceremony.
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