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Vinnie was relieved that he wasn't punished.

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"I'm glad everything worked out,"

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said Rishi's father, as they passed out of the arch and onto the street again.

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"What will you children do now?"

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Mandy remembered the photo.

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"Is there a river or lake nearby?" she asked.

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"You must mean the Ganges, the holy river," said Rishi.

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"I will take you there."

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They said good-bye to Rishi's father, and the children walked down the road.

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Soon, they heard music.

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By the road, an elderly man sat on a straw mat playing a flute.

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In front of him was a round basket.

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"What is that man doing?" asked Vinnie.

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Suddenly, a snake appeared.

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It swayed to the music.

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"He's a snake charmer," explained Rishi.

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The children watched the snake weave back and forth, hissing.

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"Come, here is the River Ganges," said Rishi.

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The children joined some people waiting for a boat on the riverbank.

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Once they were aboard, Mandy noticed pictures hanging everywhere.

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"Wow!" Mandy exclaimed.

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"This is a floating art gallery," explained Rishi.

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"People ride down the Ganges while they enjoy the drawings and paintings.

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"This one looks like a man with an elephant head,"

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Vinnie said, pointing to a picture.

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"That's Ganesha," said Rishi.

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"He is our god of wisdom, science, and the arts."

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Vinnie and Mandy calmly watched the peaceful river.

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Along the shore, cattle were drinking lazily.

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Women filled jugs and then walked away, balancing them on their heads.

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"Mandy, the picture is glowing blue," whispered Vinnie.

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"Can you tell us about this river, Rishi?" asked Mandy.

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"This river is named for the goddess Ganga.

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She came to Earth and blessed these waters," began Rishi.

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"We believe that if we bathe in the river, our sins will be forgiven."

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The sun was about to set.

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A sudden splash caught their attention.

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"Rishi! What's that?" asked Mandy, pointing.

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"Oh, those are the sacred dolphins of the Ganges," cried Rishi.

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"Why are they sacred?" asked Vinnie.

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"The dolphins are special friends of the goddess Ganga," said Rishi.

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"We don't see them very often now.

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This is a special moment."

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Vinnie and Mandy watched as a dolphin swam closer.

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The photo was still glowing blue.

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"Thank you, Rishi," Vinnie said.

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"It's been a wonderful journey."

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"Are you going home?" asked Rishi.

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The dolphin jumped out of the water, and the photo glowed red.

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"Yes, we are," replied Vinnie.

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The children fell down the dark tunnel and landed with a thump on the attic floor.

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"Where are you kids?

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I thought I told you to fold the laundry!" Mom shouted from downstairs.

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Grinning, Vinnie and Mandy went downstairs to finish their job.