Triveni ghat

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Triveni Ghat, Rishikesh

Situated on the banks of the holy river Ganges, Triveni Ghat is the biggest ghat in Rishikesh. 'Maha Aarti' happens every evening at Triveni Ghat. Triveni Ghat plays an essential role in Hindu Mythology and is also mentioned in the epics Ramayan and Mahabharat. The Triveni Ghat is also where the chattri of Lord Krishna was constructed. In fact, the ghat is considered to be the cremation ground for the great Lord Krishna. Along with the holy dips, the devotees also make offerings to the river in the form of milk, while feeding the fishes in the Ghat too. The evening aarti is also called the Maha Aarti and is conducted from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM every day. It is one of the most popular and well-attended rituals of the town, Rishikesh. The Maha Aarti is performed by chanting bhajans in praise of the lord and is celebrated by beating electrifying drums and rhythmic bells. The prayers offered to the lord are melodious and hypnotising, allowing you to feel the energy of the lord and connect with him. The devotees release small floating leaf boats with oil lamps or gleaming diyas in them. The entire river is dotted with these little burning flames and the beauty of yellow flames in the dark water under the twinkling night sky is unparalleled. 1. Devotees also come to the Triveni Ghat to perform a ceremony called 'Pindha Shraddha'. This ceremony is performed to honour the ancestors and pray for their soul to find peace. 2. The mesmerizing view of the sunrise at the Triveni Ghat is th...

Triveni Ghat, Rishikesh

Synopsis ​Triveni Ghat is the most revered religious spot for tourists flocking to Rishikesh. Immensely important as the confluence of India’s three main rivers—the Ganga, the Yamuna and the Saraswati. Other than that, this ghat also hosts … ​Triveni Ghat is the most revered religious spot for tourists flocking to Rishikesh. Immensely important as the confluence of India’s three main rivers—the Ganga, the Yamuna and the Saraswati. Other than that, this ghat also hosts the Maha Aarti every evening, a ritual that has people coming from all over the world for its grandeur and religious value. Triveni Ghat is the most revered religious spot for tourists flocking to Rishikesh. Immensely important as the confluence of India’s three main rivers—the Ganga, the Yamuna and the Saraswati. Other than that, this ghat also hosts the Maha Aarti every evening, a ritual that has people coming from all over the world for its grandeur and religious value. It is also the main bathing ghat in Rishikesh, all the more important since this city is the last mountainous place before River Ganga touches the Indo-Gangetic plains. Quite serene throughout the day, this ghat sees a number of yoga practitioners as well. An evening walk near the ghat will have you pore over the aarti ritual as thousands of floating lamps light up the river water. Not to be missed. Refrain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or inflammatory, and do not indulge in personal attacks, name calling or inciting ha...