Postcards from INDIA Rishikesh - page 2 A cow lounges in a temple. Cows are holy in India, and have free run of the place. A thin sadhu gets up after meditation and relaxation in the morning sun. piles of colourful 'tikka' for sale. this colored powder is used for many ritual purposes 'dhobi wallas' i.e. laundry women wait for the clothes to dry. Take the bus ride to Manali