Triveni Ghat Rishikesh

Triveni Ghat in Rishikesh is one of the finest and most revered sites among Hindus. This is a holy Ghat in Rishikesh where people take several dips while chanting the mantras to wash away their sins. Triveni Ghat is also important because it is the confluence point of three sacred rivers, namely the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati Rivers.

Early in the morning, devotees offer milk to the river and also feed the fish. However, the major attraction of Triveni Ghat is the ‘Ganga Aarti’- Aarti of Goddess Ganga, which is organized by the priests every evening at the Ghat. The aarti is accompanied by chanting of bhajans, lighting diyas, beating drums, and ringing bells. The live telecast of Maha Ganga Aarti of Triveni Ghat can be seen from many countries every day.

Devotees release small oil lamps placed on leaf boats in the water as a token of respect for Goddess Ganga. All these lamps float in the water in the evening and offer a great view. Triveni Ghat in Rishikesh is also known for performing ceremonies in the name of ancestors like ‘Pindha Shraddha.’

Triveni Ghat holds an important place in Hindu Mythology, the Puranas, and Hindu epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata. It is believed that Lord Krishna visited the Ghat when he was hurt by an arrow shot by Jara – a hunter. Triveni Ghat is known to house three important temples in Rishikesh – Gita Mandir, Bharat Mandir, and Laxmi Narayan Temple. There is a small market near Rishikesh Ghat from where visitors can buy religious items, books, paintings, and gemstones.

Here are details things to know before visiting Triveni Ghat in Rishikesh

Entry Fee of Triveni Ghat

There is no entry fee required.

Timings of Triveni Ghat

You can visit Rishikesh Triveni Ghat throughout the day. However, the time of Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat occurs from 6 PM to 7 PM.

What you should not miss at Triveni Ghat Rishikesh

Triveni Ghat, a sacred attraction, has a lot of importance for pilgrims. There are several things that you can do at Triveni Ghat, some of them are listed below:

• Attending Maha Ganga Aarti
• Taking dips at Triveni Ghat
• Visiting the nearby market
• Savoring the delicacies
• Exploring the nearby ashrams
• Visiting the Beatles Ashram