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RISHIKESH


     Twenty-four km from Hardwar, Ganga, soon after its origin in the mountains, flows through Rishikesh, one of the holiest places. It is said God appeared here in response to the penance of sage Raibhya Rishi and thereafter the place came to be known after the rishi. Today it is a major center of yoga and ashrams dot the banks. On Ganga's eastern side is a host of ashrams and on the other bank is a located the markets and other businesses. The ashrams provide classes and discourses. Food and lodging is also provided by the ashrams on nominal rates, but one must follow the rules and regulations as also respect the customs. Every year an international yoga week is organized, from Feb 2nd to 7th.

     Triveni Ghat is the spot where people make offerings to the river and take holy dip. It is thought that the water here has the power to cleanse them of all sins. Triveni Ghat is the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the legendary Saraswati river. Morning prayers and in the evenings floating of lamps offer a serene sight from the banks.  Upstream there is a suspension bridge called Lakshman Jhoola. It was built in 1929 to replace a rope bridge. According to a legend, Sri Ram's brother Lakshman crossed the river here on a jute rope. Upstream there is suspension bridge called Lakshman Jhoola. It was built in 1929 to replace a rope bridge.

     According to a legend, Sri Ram's brother Lakshman crossed the river here on a jute rope. Shivpuri is a site15 km upstream. There in the white water of the Ganga, river running and rafting activities can be undertaken. The best time for this is October to May. Rishikesh is also a starting point for the Char Dham pilgrimage. These four pilgrim centers are Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath (See separately under Char Dham/ Garhwal).

 

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