Balls of rice and barley called  pinda  are often used in rituals that take place near this landmark.
Balls of rice and barley called  pinda  are often used in rituals that take place near this landmark. In March 2017, this was the larger of two landmarks that was given the legal status of "human being" by Judge Rajeev Sharma. Naked ascetics called  Naga Sadhus  dance during the Peshwai Procession that occurs during a triennial festival that takes place nearby this landmark. According to legend, one of the first (*)   kamandalu  was used to create this landmark, which is said to have originated from the toe of Vamana. Millions visit this landmark during the Kumbh Mela festival in Haridwar. Many  ghats , or staircases, have been built in cities like Varanasi to provide access to this place. For 10 points, name this sacred river worshiped by Hindus.
Balls of rice and barley called  pinda  are often used in rituals that take place near this landmark.
Ganges  [or  Ganga ] 