Bharat Mandir Rishikesh is a temple dedicated to Lord Hrishikesh in the center of Rishikesh city. Lord Hrishikesh is considered a form of Lord Vishnu, one of the principal deities in Hindu religion. Bharat Mandir is one of the oldest temples in Rishikesh. The city is also named Rishikesh after the name of the form of Vishnu Hrishikesh located in the Bharat Mandir temple.
Rishikesh is one of the historical, religious and oldest cities of India. Rishikesh is also known as the land of sages. Rishikesh is also known as a Yoga City. People from all over the country and abroad come here to learn spirituality and yoga.
Bharat Mandir is the main attraction of the city of Rishikesh. Adi Shankaracharya, a philosopher and theologian, installed the idol of the presiding deity in the Bharat Mandir in the 8th century during his travels.
Adi Guru Shankaracharya installed the idol in this temple on the auspicious day of Basant Panchami and that is why every year on Basant Panchami, a big festival is organized in Bharat Mandir and a huge procession is also taken out.
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Bharat Mandir is located on the banks of the holy river Ganga. The temple is visited by thousands of devotees every year, who come to offer their prayers and seek blessings from Lord Hrishikesh.
Bharat Mandir Rishikesh or Hrishikesh
The ancient name of Bharat Mandir is Hrishikesh Mandir. Legend says that the sage Ribhya did penance here and conquered all his senses. This pleased Lord Vishnu and he appeared in front of Ribhya rishi. In Sanskrit, senses are called "Hrishik". In puranas Lord Vishnu is called as the Lord of Senses hence Hrishikesh in Sanskrit. That is why the place where Rishi Ribhya had done penance and won over his senses / Hrishik, that place was named Hrishikesh. The ancient name of this temple is Hrishikesh Temple.
Also the city Rishikesh is actually Hrishikesh. Bharat Mandir is also mentioned in Puranas.
Also, Bharat is another name of Lord Vishnu. Hence this temple is also known as Bharat Mandir.
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History of Bharat Mandir
This temple built at the place where Lord Vishnu appeared to sage Ribhya is called Hrishikesh temple. This temple is thousands of years old and its description is also found in the Hindu Puranas Vishnu Purana, Shrimad Bhagavata, Vamana Purana, Narasimha Purana and Mahabharata. It is said that this temple was built by Bharat, the younger brother of Lord Rama and hence it is called Bharat Mandir.
Adi Guru Shankaracharya installed the present idol in this temple in the 8th century. In the 14th century, the invader Timur invaded India and this temple also suffered a lot during the invasions at that time. Later Maharaja Yashwant Singh Malvendra of Nabha renovated this temple in 1832.
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Bharat Mandir Rishikesh Architecture
The Hrishikesh Narayan idol located in Bharat Mandir is 5 feet high made of black Shaligram stone. The walls of the temple are 7 to 8 feet wide.
Bharat Temple Rishikesh Festival Bharat Temple Festival
Every year a festival is organized in Bharat Mandir on the day of Basant Panchami. During this festival the Shaligram installed in the temple is taken for a bath in the holy Mayakund. After bathing, the idol is brought back to the temple and symbolically reinstalled. During this festival, hundreds of devotees walk along with the idol through the center of the city.
Sacred tree at Bharath Temple
Bharata Mandir is also known for centuries old tangled trees which have great significance in Hindu mythology. These trees are Banyan tree, Peepal and Bel tree. The roots and branches of these trees are entangled in such a way that it looks like only one tree, not three. Devotees consider these trees as the symbol of Tridev i.e. Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, the three principal deity in Hindu religion.
Bharat Mandir Museum
The Bharat Mandir Museum located in the temple premises is the attraction of Archaeological Research. Sculptures of the second century found during the excavation can also be seen in this museum. Fragmented sculptures of the time of Timur's invasion are also kept here in the museum. Excavated bricks and pottery can also be seen in this museum.
Best time to Visit Bharat Temple
Bharat Mandir is open for devotees throughout the year so you can visit whenever you want. This temple located in the heart of Rishikesh is a famous temple and is visited by a large number of devotees. It is open for darshan from 5 am to 12 noon and in the evening from 4 to 9 pm.
If you want to be a part of the festival organized here, then you can witness the festival by visiting here on the day of Basant Panchami. A large number of devotees come here on the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya.
How to reach the Bharat Mandir, Rishikesh
By Flight
The nearest airport to reach Bharat Mandir is Dehradun airport. The distance from Dehradun to Rishikesh is only 35 Km. After reaching Dehradun, one can reach Rishikesh by taxi or bus by road. Hrishikesh Narayan / Bharata Mandir is situated in the heart of Rishikesh city which is easily accessible by auto or rickshaw.
By Train
By Road
Rishikesh Other Attractions & Adventure Activities
Rishikesh is one of the most famous tourist places in Uttarakhand. Along with religious and spiritual tourism, adventure tourism has also developed a lot in Rishikesh. Tourists who come here often become part of the adventure activities that take place here. Rishikesh, which remains the center of tourist attraction throughout the year, fills the tourists coming here with a new energy. Tourists from country and abroad like to stay here for months for spiritual and health benefits in the ashram of Rishikesh.
On coming to Rishikesh, 3 to 4 days pass by here. During this time you can see the main attractions. Neelkanth Mahadev Mandir, located at a short distance from Rishikesh, is a well known and one of the oldest temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Thousands of devotees visit Neelkantha Mahadev Mandir every year.
Apart from visiting the temples here, tourists can enjoy trekking, camping, river rafting and many other adventure activities. Rishikesh is a sacred place. Only vegetarian food is served in hotels and restaurants in Rishikesh.
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