Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
Main God
Goddess Ganga
Timings
Open 24 hours
Location
Rishikesh
Type
REGIONAL
Take a holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers. The water is clean and the current is gentler than at Haridwar. Bathing here is believed to wash away sins and grant spiritual merit.
Triveni Ghat is an important site for pind daan (ancestral rites) and other Hindu ceremonies. Priests at the ghat can assist with tarpan and other rituals. This is considered one of the holiest spots for such ceremonies.
Attend the serene evening Ganga Aarti, which is more intimate and meditative compared to Haridwar's grand ceremony. The aarti is performed daily at 6:30 PM and features chanting, fire ceremony, and floating diyas.
Triveni Ghat, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249201
By Bus
Excellent bus connectivity from Delhi (6-7 hours), Haridwar (30 minutes), and Dehradun (1 hour). Private and government buses operate frequently.
By Air
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (24 km).
By Rail
Rishikesh Railway Station (2 km). Haridwar Junction (25 km) has more train options.
Local Transport
Auto-rickshaws and shared tempos within Rishikesh. The ghat is centrally located near the main market. Walking distance from Lakshman Jhula bridge (3 km) and Ram Jhula (1 km).
The personification of the sacred river Ganges, descended from heaven through Shiva's locks.
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