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Places of Tourist Interest
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Rishikesh
Triveni Ghat | Laxman Jhoola | Shivanand Jhoola | Temples | Ashrams and Yoga Centres
It is associated with Ram. According
to legend, hare he came on the advice of sage Vasishtha to do penance for
killing Ravana. the king of
Lanka. There are scores of ancient temples and
ashrams affording spiritual solace to pilgrims, the important among them being temple of Bharata Pushkar temple, Shatrughan
temple, Lahkhsmana temple, Geeta Bhawan and
the Punjab Kshetra. Rishikesh, also known as the “place of sagas” is a spiritual town
situated 24 kms upstream from Haridwar, at the confluence of the Chandrabhaga and Ganga. It
is believed that God by the name of “Hrishikesh” had appeared as an answer to the hard
penances by Rabhiya Rishi and henceforth the place derived its name. It is the starting
point for the Char Dham pilgrimage and an ideal destination not only for pilgrims but also
for the people who are interested in medtation, yoga and other aspects of Hinduism. For
the adventure seekers, Rishikesh is the suggested place for starting their trekking
expeditions to the Himalayan peaks and for rafting. Also, International Yoga week which
attracts participation from across the world, is held here, every year, in February on the
banks of the Ganga.
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Triveni Ghat
A bathing Ghat which resounds with the ‘Arti’ performed every evening
to river Ganga.
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Laxman Jhoola
A suspension bridge across river Ganga, on the old route to the shrines of
Badrinath and Kedarnath is worth visiting spot.
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Shivanand
Jhoola
Also known as Ram Jhoola, the bridge runs across the
river near Swarg Ashram.
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Temples
Some premier temples in Rishikesh are Raghunath Temple, Pushkar Temple,
Venkateshwar Temple, Chandra Mauleshwaran Temple, Shatrughan Temple, Bharat Mandir and
Lakshman Temple.
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Ashrams and Yoga Centres
Some of the main Ashrams are Shivanand Ashram, Muni Ki Reti, Mahesh Yogi
Ashram, Shankaracharya Nagar, Swarg Ashram, Gita Bhawan, Ved Niketan and Yoga Study Centre.
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