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Rishikesh is a city, municipal board and a tehsil in Dehradun district of the Indian state, Uttarakhand. Located in the foothills of the Himalayas in northern India, it is known as The Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas. Rishikesh is surrounded by three other districts namely Tehri Garhwal, Pauri Garhwal and Haridwar. It is located approximately 25 km north of the city Haridwar and 43 km south west of the state capital Dehradun. According to Census of India, 2011 Rishikesh had a population of 102,138 making it the 7th largest city also being largest municipal board in the state of Uttarakhand.
ETYMOLOGY
"Hṛṣīkeśa" (Sanskrit: हृषीकेश) is a name of Vishnu that means 'lord of the senses'. The root words Hrishika and Isha join together to make Hrishikesha. Hrishika means Senses and Isha means Master or Lord. Hence the word means Lord of Senses or Lord Vishnu. The place gets its name after Lord Vishnu who appeared to 'Raibhya Rishi', as a result of his tapasya (austerities), as Lord Hrishikesha. In Skanda Purana, this area is known as 'Kubjamraka' (कुब्जाम्रक) as Lord Vishnu appeared, under a mango tree. Another legend says that fierce fire broke out here. Lord Shiva was angry with Lord Agni and cursed him. Then Lord Agni prayed here for the expiation of his sins. Hence it is also known as 'Agni Tirtha' (अग्नि तीर्थ) - The holy place to penance of Lord Agni or Fire God.
The name Rishikesh is loosely applied to an association of five distinct sections encompassing not only the town but also hamlets and settlements on both sides of the river Ganges. These include Rishikesh itself, the commercial and communication hub; the sprawling suburb Muni Ki Reti or the "sands of the sages"; Sivananda Nagar the home of Sivananda Ashram and the Divine Life Society founded by Swami Sivananda, north of Rishikesh; the temple sections of Ram Jhula and Lakshman Jhula, a little further north; and the assorted Ashrams around Swargashram on the eastern bank. The Ganga Arti performed at dusk at the Triveni Ghat is popular with visitors. Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, situated 28 km from Rishikesh, amidst forest is also a popular local pilgrimage, along with 'Vashishtha Guha', (Cave of Sage Vashishtha), 21 km up from the town by the Ganges.
HISTORY
Rishikesh has been a part of the legendary 'Kedarkhand' (the present day Garhwal). Legends state that Lord Rama did penance here for killing Ravana, the demon king of Lanka; and Lakshmana, his younger brother, crossed the river Ganges, at a point, where the present 'Lakshman Jhula' (लक्ष्मण झूला) bridge stands today, using a jute rope bridge. The 'Kedar Khand' of Skanda Purana, also mentions the existence of Indrakund at this very point. The jute-rope bridge was replaced by iron-rope suspension bridge in 1889, and after it was washed away in the 1924 floods, it was replaced by the present stronger bridge. Another similar suspension bridge Ram Jhula was built in 1986 at nearby Shivananda Nagar.
The sacred river Ganges flows through Rishikesh. It is here that the river leaves the Shivalik mountains in the Himalayas and flows out into the plains of northern India. Several temples, ancient as well as new, can be found along the banks of the Ganges in Rishikesh. Shatrughna Mandir, Bharat Mandir, Lakshman Mandir are the ancient temples established by Adi Shankaracharya. Shatrughna Temple is located near Ram Jhula and Lakshman Mandir is near to Lakshman Jhula.
As with Haridwar about an hour south, Rishikesh is considered by Hindus to be a holy city and is vegetarian by law.
YOGA CENTER
Rishikesh, sometimes nicknamed "the world capital of Yoga", has numerous yoga centres that also attract tourists. It is believed that meditation in Rishikesh brings one closer to attainment of moksha, as does a dip in the holy river that flows through it. Rafting season starts from the month of March and ends in September.
Rishikesh is also home to the 133 year old Kailash Ashram Brahmavidyapeetham, an institution dedicated to preserve and promote the traditional Vedantic Studies. Prominent personalities such as Swami Vivekananda, Swami Rama Tirtha and Swami Shivananda have studied in this institution.
In February 1968, The Beatles visited the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's ashram in Rishikesh. John Lennon recorded a song titled, "The Happy Rishikesh Song". The Beatles composed nearly 48 songs during their time at the Maharishi's ashram, many of which appear on the White Album.[citation needed] Several other artists, including Mike Love, The Beach Boys, Donovan and Gyp Mills visited the site to contemplate and meditate. Former royal palace of the Maharaja of Tehri Garhwal at near by Narendra Nagar, now houses the Ananda–In the Himalayas destination spa and yoga retreat, estb. 2000.
ADVENTURE SPORTS
Rishikesh is becoming a popular spot for white water rafting enthusiasts, both from India and abroad, as the Ganges offers medium to rough rapids rated class 3 and class 4. It is also a center for hiking and backpacking. In previous years bungee jumping was also introduced in Rishikesh.
WIKIPEDIA
This old man caught my attention while my trip to Rishikesh.
The image is treated with diff. tools of Photoshop.
NGO Rishikesh Relief donated shoes, socks, and sweaters to the children of this poor public school in Rishikesh. www.rishikeshrelief.org
Har Ki Paudi is a small carnival that unfolds every evening...hundreds of these fellows are out there every evening trying to make a living of Mother Ganges...
How much Nutella?
Rishikesh es la puerta de entrada al Himalaya. A pesar de situarse a poco mas de 400 metros sobre el nivel del mar, aqui ya se empieza a notar la grandeza de la inmensa cordillera que tengo a un centenar de kilometros. El atractivo de esta pequenya ciudad es el yoga, los puentes colgantes sobre el Ganges y, como no, los templos (el mas espectacular es el Shri Trayanbakshwar por sus 13 pisos y colorido) y las escalinatas situadas en sus orillas donde los indi@s se banyan y lavan la ropa.
Llevo ya tres dias aqui y mi unica preocupacion ha sido la de ir a la clase de yoga de las 7:30. Por el momento, no lo he conseguido... pues el par de chiringos con buen que visitamos cada noche, donde los israelitas son la gran mayoria, tienen buena parte de culpa. Por suerte, hay otra clase a las 16:30 para tod@s aquell@s que no quieren o consiguen madrugar.
Ahora ya puedo decir que me he banyado en el agua del Ganges... aunque no lo hice en el mismo rio sino en uno de los muchos riachuelos con grandes cataratas que llegan a el.
Por el momento cada dia llueve y cuando lo hace es con fuerza. Si desde el cielo empiezan a caer un par de gotas hay que interpretarlo com el aviso de un pequenyo diluvio universal de al menos 40 minutos. Por el contrario cuando luce el sol el termometro que me acompanya supera con gran facilidad los treinta grados que junto a una ligera brisa hacen hicieron un secado rapido a mi segunda colada en suelo indiano.
Manyana partire en direccion a Gangotri donde nace el Ganga (Ganges) Segun leo en la guia seran unas interminables 12h de autobus. La intención será parar un dia en Uttarkashi. Acabo de mirar que para 155km tardare 7h… y me da una media de algo mas de… 20 km/h?.
A Olga la volvere a ver en el valle de Katmandu ya en Nepal, a bien seguro volveremos a pasar unos dias mas que estupendos.
Sinopsis: Si alguna vez viajas por la India y necesitas un respiro… Rishinkesh tiene la atmosfera perfecta.
p.d. El titulo del post es una pequenya larga historia.
Rafting in Rishikesh has become a very popular sport in the nation. Enthusiasts from all across India rush to rishikesh to experience the adrenaline high of Rafting in Rishikesh. There are 3 stretches of rafting in rishikesh. 12 Km rafting stretch from Bramhapuri to NIM Beach is for starters and has Grade 2 and grade …
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Shreeanant Shreevideshwar Mandir, built by Maharani Vidyawati of Tikari. Located in Rishikesh, India, completed 1939.
Rishikesh is a city in India’s northern state of Uttarakhand, in the Himalayan foothills beside the Ganges River. The river is considered holy, and the city is renowned as a center for studying yoga and meditation. Temples and ashrams (centers for spiritual studies) line the eastern bank around Swarg Ashram, a traffic-free, alcohol-free and vegetarian enclave upstream from Rishikesh town
How much Nutella?
Rishikesh es la puerta de entrada al Himalaya. A pesar de situarse a poco mas de 400 metros sobre el nivel del mar, aqui ya se empieza a notar la grandeza de la inmensa cordillera que tengo a un centenar de kilometros. El atractivo de esta pequenya ciudad es el yoga, los puentes colgantes sobre el Ganges y, como no, los templos (el mas espectacular es el Shri Trayanbakshwar por sus 13 pisos y colorido) y las escalinatas situadas en sus orillas donde los indi@s se banyan y lavan la ropa.
Llevo ya tres dias aqui y mi unica preocupacion ha sido la de ir a la clase de yoga de las 7:30. Por el momento, no lo he conseguido... pues el par de chiringos con buen que visitamos cada noche, donde los israelitas son la gran mayoria, tienen buena parte de culpa. Por suerte, hay otra clase a las 16:30 para tod@s aquell@s que no quieren o consiguen madrugar.
Ahora ya puedo decir que me he banyado en el agua del Ganges... aunque no lo hice en el mismo rio sino en uno de los muchos riachuelos con grandes cataratas que llegan a el.
Por el momento cada dia llueve y cuando lo hace es con fuerza. Si desde el cielo empiezan a caer un par de gotas hay que interpretarlo com el aviso de un pequenyo diluvio universal de al menos 40 minutos. Por el contrario cuando luce el sol el termometro que me acompanya supera con gran facilidad los treinta grados que junto a una ligera brisa hacen hicieron un secado rapido a mi segunda colada en suelo indiano.
Manyana partire en direccion a Gangotri donde nace el Ganga (Ganges) Segun leo en la guia seran unas interminables 12h de autobus. La intención será parar un dia en Uttarkashi. Acabo de mirar que para 155km tardare 7h… y me da una media de algo mas de… 20 km/h?.
A Olga la volvere a ver en el valle de Katmandu ya en Nepal, a bien seguro volveremos a pasar unos dias mas que estupendos.
Sinopsis: Si alguna vez viajas por la India y necesitas un respiro… Rishinkesh tiene la atmosfera perfecta.
p.d. El titulo del post es una pequenya larga historia.
THERE IS A PASSION IN ME WHICH PEOPLE CALL PHOTOGRAPHY...BUT I CALL IT MADNESS...
Rahul Talwar (RISHIKESH UTTRAKHAND)
THERE IS A PASSION IN ME WHICH PEOPLE CALL PHOTOGRAPHY...BUT I CALL IT MADNESS...
Rahul Talwar (RISHIKESH UTTRAKHAND)
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