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About
Triveni Ghat |
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Tri
means three and veni means confluence. Hence Triveni means
confluence of the three. This place is considered to be the
convergence of the Ganges, the Yamuna and legendry Saraswati
river, is a most revered sacred bathing spot in Rishikesh and
is situated on the banks of Ganges River. Triveni Ghat holds
a sacred value and is considered as a great place for
pilgrimage.
Triveni Ghat is a sacred Ghat and bathing spot on the right
bank of river Ganges, where devotees take a holy dip and offer
their heartful prayers. The arti ceremony at Trivani Ghat
takes place daily at sunset. An Awe-inspiring sight, when
flame of belief enlightens the whole environment and the mind
and body revitalized by the songs recited in praise of the
Ganges. Devotees release flower-filled leaf boats carrying
tiny oil lamps and let them float out on the river which is
the ceremony of worship, remembrance and hope.
One must take a boat ride in Ganges to get the joy of nature
including gushing waters, mountain ranges, forest and wild
life. It is of belief that those who take a dip in Triveni
Ghat will have salvation, a relief from all sins carried out;
the water here has the power to purify them. Devotees make
many offerings at Triveni ghat, in the early morning at
sunrise they offer milk to the river and happily feed the fish
in the Ghat. An imposing view of lamps floated in the river as
part of aarti ceremony is pleasing to eyes after the sunset.
This is a place where all tourists reaching Rishikesh pay
visit without missing. It is a good place for religious
visitors also. Daily in the morning and evening there are
thousands of devotees who take bath at Triveni Ghat and enjoy
the Maha Aarti being performed.
It very relaxing to sit on the banks of the river and enjoy
the cool breeze from the river. Devotees make many offerings
at Triveni ghat, in the early morning at sunrise they offer
milk to the river and happily feed the fish in the Triveni
Ghat. |
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Main Attraction of Triveni Ghat |
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The
evening aarti, also known as the 'Maha Aarti', which takes place
at this ghat, is the major attraction among the tourists. This
aarti is accompanied by chantings of bhajan, beating drums,
bells and diyas glowing all over the place.
The devotees release small oil lamps placed on leaf boats in the
water. These lamps floats down the river and provide a beautiful
view. Ceremonies like 'Pindha Shraddha' in the name of ancestors
are also done at Triveni Ghat. |
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How to Reach Triveni Ghat |
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Its
only 06 km from Ram Jhula, 30 km far from Haridwar, 09 Km from
Lakshman Jhula, 35 km from Dehradun, 20 km from Jolly Grant
Airport Dehradun, 240 km from Delhi, 70 km from Mussoorie. One
can go by taxi, by bus & by private vehicles. Auto rickshaws (Tuk
Tuk) also available for Triveni Ghat. |
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