Triveni Ghat
Triveni Ghat is biggest bathing ghat in Rishikesh. Situated near the main market this ghat has a mesmerizing view of mountain and river. It is believed that this is conference of three rivers Ganges, Yamuna and legendary Saraswati giving the ghat its name. Due to the confluence this ghat is great place to take a bath. Ghat is a structure of steps where people can access river for holy bath. Everyday Ganges ceremony (Ganga Aarti) is organized at the ghat in the evening (5 PM in winter and 6 PM in summers).
This is a beautiful place to sit right on the bank of the river and view the mountains and river while enjoying cool river breeze. Triveni Ghat is situated just 100 meter far from the main market. Small Shani Mandir is also located near Triveni Ghat. Triveni Ghat is supposed to be a very sacred place where “Pind Shradha” is performed to give peace to the souls of our ancestors. There are lots of temples are located around this sacred ghat.
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