Ganges at Haridwar

Ganges at Haridwar, originally uploaded by Swami Stream.

This is the shot of the other side of the bridge at Haridwar and one can make out that the Ganges river flow has been regulated so that it does not become dangerous for people taking the holy dip.

Legend says that Ganges was a river flowing in heaven and King Bhagirati got it on earth to give salvation to his ancestors. An to make tame the river Shiva promised to trap her in his hair lock so that the river does not cause damage to earth. The river has some natural minerals and bacteria that can keep the water good even if its sealed and kept for ages.