Haridwar/Rishikesh is where the pilgrim first begins his or her journey with the Ganges, Allahabad is what represents the life of the pilgrime and the liminality associated with it and Varanasi/Kashi and thereafter Gaya is where one bathes in the Ganges for the last time.
Other than the extremely aggressive, fast-selling, intimidating and almost scary boatmen trying to make you shell more cash for our ride - a dip in the Triveni Sangam was an exhilerating experience for me - spiritually or otherwise. The sights and sounds associated with the place are extremely beautiful and cannot be missed.
From the backseat of an Autorikshaw - on our way to the Triveni Sangam.
Family offering ashes of their dear departed to the river.
Boats lined up. 
Man selling Jerry cans for pilgrims to take home some water. 
Amma praying after the dip.
Priest blessing a child aboard a boat at the Sangam. 
Our boatman.
Same guy without the headgear. 
Woman prettying herself after a dip in the Ganges. 
Man without his pants, taking a picture of his wife - woman in red. In the background, pilgrims taking a dip. 
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