Indian Templea: Lord Shiva-Rishikesh

Lord Shiva-Rishikesh

Tourist Information of Rishikesh

Where is Rishikesh Temple

The doorway to the Himalayan pilgrimage, Rishikesh is located 24 km from Haridwar, Uttaranchal and 43 km from Dehradun. The spiritual center of Rishikesh sets the perfect ambience for the pilgrims. Blessed with the bounties of nature the holy Ganges rushing through foothills of the Himalayas. There are several temples and ashrams (hermitages) on the banks of the Ganges. It is located at an altitude of 1360 feet.

How to Reach Rishikesh Temple

By Road:Busses from Dehradun
By Train:Trains from -----

Places of Worships in Rishikesh:-

Lakshmanjhula :

Lakshman Jhula is a 450 feet long suspension bridge. It was built in 1939 and recently a new iron bridge called the Ram Jhula has been added, which connects between Shivanand Ashram and Sawarg Ashram. It is one of the major tourist attractions. The beautiful sound of flowing water, pure air, and pictorial scenic beauty of the region and the floating sound of the holy bells in the temple creates an atmosphere, which is unforgettable.

Nilkanth Mahadeo:

Nilkanth Mahadeo is located at an altitude of 5000 feet, 12 km away from Rishikesh.

Tapovan:

There is a temple of Lakshman called Tapovan on the other bank of the Ganges. According to legends Lakshman carried out penances here. It is also said that his brother Bharata meditated here, so there is a temple to Bharata here.

Swarga Ashram:

There are various temples here. There are different types of eating joints and shops here.

Gita Bhavan:

This building is newly constructed and it is famous for its attractive paintings and statues from the Hindu mythology. It is situated just across the Lakshman Jhula.

Triveni Ghat:

This is a famous bathing ghat. Daily thousands of pilgrims take bath in this ghat. And everybody who takes bath here witnesses the Maha Aarti being performed everyday.

Importance of Rishikesh Temple

• Sindhu Darshan Festival :

This Festival, also known as Indus (according to the Indus River which originated the Sindhu River), is held every year in the month of June in Leh and Ladakh. The Sindhu Darshan Festival projects Sindhu as a symbol of multi-dimensional cultural identity, communal harmony and peaceful co-existence in India. This festival is also a salute to the brave soldiers of Kargil, Siachin and other High Altitude places. Filled with colors of harmony, its a must watch festival for those who land in Leh and Ladakh in June. This festival is held on Guru Poornima Day.

• Monasteries :

The places from where Sindhu Passes - Leh and Ladakh are famous for its Buddhist Monasteries. These Monasteries are a symbol of Buddhist Culture. A must see for anyone visiting Leh and Ladakh.