Scenic Beauty of India- Amazing Uttarakhand
Place from where Holy Ganga has originated is known as Gomukh.
Another Holy River Yamuna also originates from this state and place is know as "Yamunotri".
Let's visit these places starting from Haridwar.
Haridwar- Since ages, Haridwar is place for answering spiritual quest across pan India.
To know more about Shantikunj please visit, http://www.awgp.org/
Rishikesh: Very close to Haridwar, this is first place to experience Holy river Ganga's blessings.
- Uttarakhand is an auspicious state in northern part of India and known as "Land of Gods".
- Holy river Ganga originates from this place and many Great Rishis have done austerity (tapa/sadhana) on the banks of Ganga.
- Tranquility and serenity at the bank of Ganga is just unparalleled..
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| Gangotri Glacier courtesy himalayanoutdoors.com |
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| Gangotri Glacier another view courtesy hoparoundindia.com |
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| Gomukh courtesy encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com |
- Gomukh translates to "Mouth of Cow" as place looks like mouth of cow.
- It is believed that water taken from Holy river Ganga does not get polluted for years.
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| Marvelous Scenic Beauty of Holy River Ganga near Rishikesh courtesy weareholidays.co.in |
Another Holy River Yamuna also originates from this state and place is know as "Yamunotri".
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| Champasar Glacier from where Holy river Yamuna originates courtesy placesfortour.com |
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| Snaps of Voyage of Holy River Yamuna courtesy static.panoramio.com |
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| Snaps of Voyage of Holy River Yamuna courtesy placesfortour.com |
State of Uttarakhand has four major pilgrimage places namely Haridwar, Rishikesh ,Kedarnath and Badrinath, apart from Gangoti and Yamunatri.- Pilgrimage places are considered to be full of vibrant spiritual energy and any one with receptive mindset can enrich his/her soul as per capacity of individual.
Let's visit these places starting from Haridwar.
Haridwar- Since ages, Haridwar is place for answering spiritual quest across pan India.
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| Amazing view of Haridwar at Kumbh Mele courtesy easytoursofindia.com |
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| Kumbh Mela in Haridwar courtesy plustoursindia.com |
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| Ganga Aarati at Hari Ki Paudi Haridwar courtesy plustoursindia.com |
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| Aarati view from other side of River courtesy uttarakhandholidays.net |
- Haridwar is place where according to belief of Hindu's, "Amrit" /elixir of immortality was dropped and to celebrate this "Kumbh" is organized.
- Famous "Kumbh Mela" is organized every 12 years and millions of Indians take a dip in Holy Ganga.
- Amazing and mind blowing experience of "Aarati" in evening at the banks of "Maa" Ganga.
- Place where Great Sage "Vyasa" have completed world famous book "Mahabharat".
- Various "Ashrams" / places for meditation, one of the Most authentic "Ashram" is "Shantlkiunj", founded by Great sage of modern era and author of around two thousand books, "Pt. Shri Ram Sharma Acharya".
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| Panoramic view of ShantiKunj Campus courtesy hgsitebuilder.com |
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| One of the Greatest Sage of modern era , Pt. Shri Ram Sharma Acharya courtesy vatikashaktipeeth.com |
To know more about Shantikunj please visit, http://www.awgp.org/
- Center for learning of ancient, genuine and authentic Yoga.
Rishikesh: Very close to Haridwar, this is first place to experience Holy river Ganga's blessings.
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| Patanjali Yoga Peeth courtesy zipmytravel.com |
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| Dip in Holy River Ganga |
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| Yet another amazing view of RishiKesh courtesy bradrockwell.files.wordpress.com |
- Place is believed to be "World Capital of Yoga".
- Lord Rama did sadhana /austerity in this place and a bridge is still named after his younger brother Laxman as Laxman Jhula.
- Recently it has attracted people for water sports like rafting.
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| Natural Scenic Beauty |
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| Rafting experience for adventure lovers courtesy yohyoh.com |
Stay tuned for next part of Uttarakhand as there are many places yet to be explored!!!
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