Rishikesh I

I was privileged to join 700 or 800 Hindu devotees of Lord Swaminarayan on their pilgrimage to Rishikesh. More photos and text to follow.

Abhishek of Lord Swaminarayan on the banks of the Ganga River
The banks for the Ganga. Is a more beautiful location imaginable?
Ganga Aarti in Rishikesh was a nightly religious ritual and spiritual drama
Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji with HH Swami Shree Madhavpriyadasji Swami
Joined in prayer
A yagna on a fire altar chanting Sanskrit mantras to maintain cosmic order and invoke divine blessings
Pujya Purani Shri Balkrishnadasji Swami is a senior spiritual leader and coordinator saint at SGVP Gurukul
Govind and Rabbi Jeff Berger with Pujya Purani Shri Balkrishnadasji Swami
Rabbi Jeff Berger, myself and my school friend Govind join with Swamiji
Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati serves as a prominent leader, teacher, and spiritual voice at the ashram, leading daily satsangs, meditation, and Ganga aarti
Practicalities….
More practicalities