Triveni Ghat is a famous religious attraction of India as the confluence of three holy rivers. Triveni Ghat is the place in the city of Rishikesh where three rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati meet. Triveni Ghat is an important religious and tourist attraction of Rishikesh. This is considered the most revered place of Rishikesh.
Significance of Triveni Ghat Rishikesh
Triveni Ghat is considered one of the holy places of worship in Rishikesh. Rivers have special importance in Indian civilization and they are worshiped considering them as goddesses. Rivers Ganga and Yamuna are the rivers of life in North India from religious and geographical point of view. After descending from the mountains, these rivers meet at Triveni Ghat in Rishikesh. From here the river Ganga turns towards the plains of North India. The journey of the Ganga River in the plains is from Haridwar to the Bay of Bengal.
The importance of Triveni Ghat can be known from the fact that this place has also been described in Hindu scriptures and epics. Triveni Ghat has been mentioned in Ramayana and Mahabharata. Devotees come to bathe in the Ganga at the Triveni Ghat, situated on the banks of the river Ganga. In Hindu religion, it is considered necessary to take a bath before going to the temple. Devotees take a dip in the river Ganga at Triveni Ghat before visiting the temples of Rishikesh. Devotees also perform "Shradh" rituals for the pitras/ancestors at Triveni Ghat.
Meaning of the name Triveni
The word Triveni is made up of two words – Tri, which means three, and Veni – which means confluence. Due to the confluence of three rivers, it is called Triveni Ghat.
Triveni Ghat Rishikesh Ganga Aarti
It is a part of the eternal tradition to consider rivers as goddesses and that is why evening aarti is organized on the banks and ghats of Ganga, Yamuna and other rivers. Ganga Aarti is performed in the evening at almost all the ghats of Rishikesh. A grand Ganga Aarti is performed at Triveni Ghat in the evening. At the time of this aarti, the view of Rishikesh changes completely. Thousands of people come to see and experience the Ganga Aarti at the ghats of Rishikesh. Ganga Aarti is the main attraction of Rishikesh for devotees as well as tourists from abroad.
During this evening aarti, hundreds of devotees make lamps made of leaves and float them in the river Ganga. At that time the view of river Ganga is worth seeing. It seems as if all the brightness of the Diwali night has been absorbed in the river Ganga. At the time of any special festival, the number of these lamps reaches even in thousands.
Many tourists experience this form of river Ganga from the top of their hotels and from other high places.
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History of Triveni Ghat Rishikesh
Rishikesh is one of the oldest established cities in India. Triveni Ghat Rishikesh has also been associated with the texts Ramayana and Mahabharata. It is also believed about Triveni Ghat Rishikesh that once Lord Krishna had stopped at Triveni Ghat in Rishikesh when he was injured by the arrow of a hunter named "Jara". That is why "Krishna Chhatra" dedicated to Lord Krishna is also established here at Triveni Ghat.
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Triveni Ghat near Rishikesh
Triveni Ghat is at a distance of about 3 kilometers from Rishikesh Railway Station in Rishikesh city. The location of Triveni Ghat is such that on coming here you can visit all the famous main ashrams and temples of Rishikesh. The incident of descent of Ganga at Triveni Ghat has been displayed by beautiful sculptures. According to the descent of Ganga as described in the Puranas, when Goddess Ganga was descending from heaven to earth, Lord Shiva tied her in his locks to stop her rapid flow. This incident is shown here. On the other side of this ghat, in the battle of Mahabharata, Arjuna is also shown taking the knowledge of Gita from Lord Krishna.
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The famous Geeta Mandir and Lakshminarayan Mandir are situated on the Triveni Ghat itself. The Ganga Aarti, also known as the Maha Aarti, held here is a unique experience. The famous Trimbakeshwar Temple, also known as Terah Manzil Temple, 84 Kuti Ashram, Laxman Jhula and Rishi Kund are situated at a short distance from Triveni Ghat.
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Rishikesh is a small hill station and all the temples and other attractions here can be seen by auto from Triveni Ghat.
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Triveni Ghat Rishikesh Tourist Activities
Devotees come to Triveni Ghat for religious purposes, as well as the number of people who come here to learn yoga and for the benefit of health in the Yogashram is also very large. Tourists can often be seen shopping in the market located near Triveni Ghat. From here he often buys Gem Stones and Sculptures.
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How to reach Triveni Ghat Rishikesh
By Flight
The nearest airport to reach Triveni Ghat is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun. Rishikesh is about 35 kms from Dehradun. If you are coming by flight, then after landing at Dehradun airport, you can take a taxi till Rishikesh.
By Train
The nearest railway station to reach Triveni Ghat is the city of Rishikesh, which is well connected to India's rail network. The distance from Rishikesh station to Triveni Ghat is about 3 kms which can be covered by taking auto or local rickshaw.
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By Road
Rishikesh is one of the main sightseeing places in India and Uttarakhand and is well connected by road network. You can easily reach Triveni Ghat by your car or by taxi. Even if you are traveling by bus, you can take an auto or rickshaw from Rishikesh's main bus stand to Triveni Ghat.
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