The air hangs/swirls/sways with the scent of incense/sandalwood/marigolds, a sweet/spicy/heady aroma that mingles/blends/fuses with the murmuring/gentle/soft sound of the Ganges. Sunbeams/Golden rays/Rays of light dance on the water, illuminating/casting/reflecting the vibrant colors of the ghats as pilgrims and locals alike gather to pray/meditate