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April 14th 2009
Published: April 14th 2009
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Naomi and I went in to Haridwar late one evening to witness the Aarti ceremony by the Ganga. A wonderful experience.

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Naomi & I went to the Ganges to experience Arti, the fire ceremony. these are the flower boats you can buy to float on the river.Naomi & I went to the Ganges to experience Arti, the fire ceremony. these are the flower boats you can buy to float on the river.
Naomi & I went to the Ganges to experience Arti, the fire ceremony. these are the flower boats you can buy to float on the river.
A devoutee at the waters edge.A devoutee at the waters edge.
A devoutee at the waters edge.
A Sadhu - holy man, at the Ganga or GangesA Sadhu - holy man, at the Ganga or Ganges
A Sadhu - holy man, at the Ganga or Ganges
Prayers before the ceremony begins.Prayers before the ceremony begins.
Prayers before the ceremony begins.
The ceremony begins. I gave a contribution for him to say a prayer for Lauren and her unborn child.The ceremony begins. I gave a contribution for him to say a prayer for Lauren and her unborn child.
The ceremony begins. I gave a contribution for him to say a prayer for Lauren and her unborn child.
The sound from these shells is amazing.The sound from these shells is amazing.
The sound from these shells is amazing.
They worship fire as a God of purificationThey worship fire as a God of purification
They worship fire as a God of purification
The boat I bought for my three children sails away down the Ganga.The boat I bought for my three children sails away down the Ganga.
The boat I bought for my three children sails away down the Ganga.


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