Garh Mukteshwar is an ancient place mentioned in the Bhagwat Purana and Mahabharata. The name of the town is derived from the temple of Mukteshwar Mahadeva, dedicated to the goddess Ganga who is worshipped here in four temples. Many Hindus come here (instead of Haridwar, Varanasi or Gaya) for asthi visarjan (immersion of ashes in the Ganga after cremation) of their deceased family members.
It was one of the main centres of trade on the Ganga water route. The place is also famous for its Mudda industry (which uses the locally grown grass), with exports to many countries. This collection of images provides a glimpse into the sacred complexes, shrines, rituals, ghats, and other cultural traditions associated with the place.