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Rishikesh
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Rishikesh
is one of the most popular pilgrim centres and
gateway to the Himalayan Shrines of Badrinath,
Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. The Yoga Centres
of Rishikesh have enhanced the significance of
the place. From this point on, the great Ganges
leaves behind her mountain home and enters the
vast plains of Northern India.
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of the many pilgrimage destinations in the Himalayas,
Rishikesh is where Raibhya Rishi is believed to have done
penance to please God who appeared as Hrishikesh, hence
the name. Millions of Hindus come here every year hoping
to absolve their sins by bathing in the holy Ganga. |
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abound here of renunciation, meditation, penance and salvation.
It has developed into one of the better known centres
for schools of yoga and meditation. It is also well known
for several Himalayan Ashrams or religious retreats and
for the availability of treatment for a variety of stress-induced
ailments using meditation practices and ancient herbal
techniques. |
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General
Information
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Area
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11.20
sq.km. |
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Altitude
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356
metres. |
| Temperature
(deg C): |
Summer-
Max.44.4, Min.29; Winter- Max.32.2, Min.18.3. |
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Best
Season
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Throughout
the Year. |
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Attractions: |
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Bharat
Mandir
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Built
by Adiguru Shankra Chrya arround 12th centuray,
Bharat mandir is situated in the heart of the
old town on the Banks of the Ganges. Detailed
account of this oldest temple of Rishikesh are
available in anciant record of Kearkhand. The
Inner sanctum of the temple has the idol of lord
Vishnu, carved out of a single Saligram. In the
inner canopy above the idol is shree yantra installed
by Adi Sankraya Charya. The original temple was
destroyed by Tamur lane in 1398 A.D. Lot of old
statues , coins, pots and other things of historical
importance were found in recent excavatiions in
the premises of the temple.
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| Rishikund |
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to Trivenighat is the most anciant place, the rishikund.
Anciant records relate this to Kubz Saint , who
was blessed by the Goddess Yamuna by saturating
this pond by its water.The pond reflects the temple
of Ragunath , deicated to lord rama and his wife.
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| Triveni
Ghat |
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main ghat in the town area where most of the pilgrims
take holy dip. Every evening hundreds of pilgrims
attend the Ganga Arti at the Ghat. |
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Geeta
Bhawan
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of the oldest temple complex in the area. The famous
Indian epic Ramayana and Mahabharta are described
here on the walls. |
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| Tera
Manzil Temple |
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multistory temple complex of idols of hindu Gods,
and Goddesses. Very popular among the domestic pilgrims.
One can have an excellent view of the entire area
from the top floor of the temple complex. Sunset
view from this place in winters is a excellent option. |
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