A video of a foreign woman wearing a bikini taking a dip in the holy river Ganga from the Ganga ghats of Rishikesh is going viral. This woman, wearing a bikini and a garland of flowers around her neck, is seen praying with folded hands, offering garlands in the river Ganga and then taking a dip. The incident sparked debate on social media about the balance between individual freedom and cultural norms. People expressed different reactions to this video. Some people consider it an example of dedication and personal freedom of a tourist, while others called this act a disrespect for Indian culture and the revered river Ganga. Some people supported the woman saying that her intentions were not wrong and that she was bathing with full devotion. — ❤️ RaGa❤️ (@RaGakiDeewani) October 21, 2025 Another user said: “What about those people who bathe in rivers wearing only shorts and no one questions them?” However, not everyone agreed. A section of the internet strongly criticized this act saying that such behavior is against Indian traditions. “People who cannot follow their native cultural norms understand Western culture very well.” A woman bathing in the Ganga wearing a bikini in Rishikesh. One user said: “I wonder why people didn’t stop them? If Indian women do it, it’s a problem, but if foreigners do it, it’s a problem too.” In the midst of the debate, another person jokingly said, “Uncle who bathes in luxury cozy underwear must be in trouble.” Share this story Tags
“Bikini in Ganga?” Video of woman at Rishikesh ghat goes viral, people angry on social media said – ‘This is an insult to religious dignity’
