History of Rishikesh and it’s origin
The history of Rishikesh can be traced back to the ancient texts of the Ramyana and the Skanda Purana.
The name “Hrishikesh” is attributed to Lord Vishnu. “Hrishik” means “senses” and “esh” means “Lord” which literally translates to “Lord of the senses”. It is said that Lord Vishnu appeared in front of Raibhya Rishi as a result of his deep meditation and devotion towards him.
In the Skanda Purana the town is also mentioned as “Kubjamrak” as it is said that Lord Vishnu appeared under a mango tree.
Lord Rama along with his brother Lakshmana came to this town to repent his killing of Ravana. People believe that Lord Lakshmana used two jute ropes to cross the river Ganges. In fact those ropes used are now believed to be the “Lakshman Jhula” that we see today.
Modern changes introduced to the history of Rishikesh
The historical origins of the place make it a holy pilgrimage site for the Hindus. In the recent decade, the town has also made a major shift towards modern culture. The changes has also made it an ideal site for tourists and adventure seekers. The International Yoga Festival has boosted the tourism of the town along with the opening of new businesses. New cafes, hotels, Yoga centres, spas, adventure centres and the local handicrafts centres etc are can be seen throughout the city. Rafting in Rishikesh is the most popular adventure here and every day hundreds of people enjoy it.
This is the also the starting point of the Char Dham Yatra. The town has attracted a major number of international tourists. Holi celebrations have been popularized recently by the local hotels and resorts. However some tourism experts also see it as an amalgamation of culture and modernity.
Rishikesh (Hrishikesh): Yoga capital of the world
Rishikesh (Hrishikesh), popularly known as the “Yoga capital of the world”. It is also “The gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas“. Rishikesh is an ancient town situated against the backdrop of the Himalayas.
It is one of the holy towns in India and is also a tourist hub. The town boasts it’s mix of ancient and modern culture making it suitable for visitors of all age groups to visit. In Uttarakhand, Rishikesh is a must visit destination and there are number of places to visit in Rishikesh which will seek you attanetion.
