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Rishikesh is known as one of the holiest town in India. From the scared bathing ghats to the majestic temples dedicated to various gods, you can visit a lot of places during your religious tours in Rishikesh. Every nook and corner of this town is scared, with the river Ganga gushing through the town and various temples and ashrams scattered on its banks. Spiritualism is at its peak in Rishikesh. Every Hindu devotee makes it a point to visit Rishikesh once in his life time. Some of the holiest sites in Rishikesh are
The Lakshman Jhula, this suspended bridge on the course of river Ganga joins the two banks of the river. This bridge is one of the major landmarks in Rishikesh. This bridge was built in the year 1939. This bridge has acquired its name from a legend that Lakshman the younger brother of lord ram had crossed the river Ganga by using a bridge made up of jute ropes. The tourists can witness panoramic views of the mountains covered in greenery. The cool breeze and the water flowing below makes this place a must see during your trip.
Tourists can feed the fish from this jhula, the fish gather around the people who throw food from the bridge. Tourists can also go for boat rides to get a better view of the jhula. The ram jhula is a recent addition to the city’s tourist attractions. The Shivananda jhula connects the Shivanand ashram and the Swarg ashram.
The Triveni ghat is the main bathing site for all devotees. Every morning myriads of devotees gather at the Triveni ghat to take a dip in the holy Ganga. A ghat is a step down to the course of the river, in India you will find the courses of the holy rivers like Ganga, Yamuna etc dotted with these types of ghats. The Triveni ghat is situated on the confluence of three holy rivers namely the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati.
Best time to visit the Triveni ghat is during the evenings. A Large number of devotees gather at the Triveni ghat to witness the evening aarti. The priests use ghee (refined butter) to complete the ritual of aarti. The whole sky fills with the Vedic chant that touches your soul. After the aarti is over the devotees set afloat oil lamps and flowers as an offering to river Ganga. The waters of the river are turned golden as the little oil lamps float on its course.
This spectacular sight is not to be missed for anything. This small ceremony symbolizes the gratitude and the hopes that the devotees have for the goddess river Ganga. This event touches the souls of the tourist irrespective of their religion. By witnessing this event you can make your religious tours in Rishikesh worthwhile.
Tourists have to visit the temples of Nilkanth Mahadeo, Kailash Niketan and the Bharat Temple during their religious tours in Rishikesh. The Nilkanth temple is about 5500ft high. According to the legend Lord Shiva drank the venom that had come out of the churning of the sea. Due to this venom lord Shiva’s neck turned blue and so he was known as Nilkanth the one with a blue neck. Many pilgrims visit this place to get the blessing of lord Shiva.
Like wise the Bharat temple is oldest temple in Rishikesh. This temple is dedicated to Bharat the younger brother of lord ram. This temple displays the distinct 12th century architecture. The temple is decorated with details with intricate designs.
The tourists should also visit the other temples which are located in the vicinity of Rishikesh. By visiting all the temples you can make your religious tours in Rishikesh unforgettable. The temples with their architecture are likely to stay etched in your memory.
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