Hardwar
Hardwar is the town where the Ganges springs from the mountains into the plains. It is a very holy place for Hindus.

Hardwar on the banks of the Ganges	Holiest Gath (bathing place)...	... Hindus having a bath in the river
street scene	vegetable market	During dusk every evening there is a puja (ceremony) in front of thousands of people
waiting for the puja	our new friend who explained everything to us	during the puja fire is a central element
Puja	Puja	after the puja thousands of people get on the move or place flower boats with fire into the river