Rishikesh

Empty Liquor Bottles in Rishikesh Spark Debate: ‘Tourists to Blame for Ignorance’

One such recent photo of many vacant bottles of liquor at Rishikesh has reignited the discussion regarding the effects of tourism within the town. Rishikesh, resting along the riverbank of revered River Ganga in Uttarakhand, serves as an important spiritual center of Hindu pilgrims and invites pilgrims from the entire...

Rishikesh Pays Tribute To Ratan Tata With Ganga Aarti | Watch

A Ganga Aarti was performed at Parmarth Niketan in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, as a tribute to the late industrialist Ratan Tata, as an ode to his great contributions to the nation. A subdued Ganga Aarti, lighting the waters of the Ganges, was performed amidst a sea of devotees and admirers gathered...

Watch: Foreigners Bathe In Bikinis At Rishikesh’s Ganga Ghat, Triggers Mixed Reactions

From the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, a video has become viral on the internet, in which foreigners wearing bikinis were bathing and enjoying at the sacred Ganga Ghat in Rishikesh. As a result, it has triggered mixed reaction among users, with many condemning the tarnishing of city's image as a...

Viral Video: Clash Between Tourists And Rafting Guides Shakes Rishikesh

Rishikesh, renowned for its spiritual allure and adventurous escapades, recently found itself embroiled in controversy following a disconcerting incident that has cast a shadow over safety measures in this popular destination. A viral video capturing a clash between tourists and rafting guides along the serene banks of the Ganges has...

President Murmu Visits Parmarth Niketan for Hanuman Jayanti Prayers

President Droupadi Murmu visited 'Parmarth Niketan,' a renowned ashram in Rishikesh, to offer prayers to Lord Hanuman on the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti on Tuesday. The President visited 'Parmarth Niketan,' among the largest ashrams, nestled amidst the verdant Himalayas, overlooking the banks of the Ganges in the yoga capital...

Rishikesh-Badrinath NH-58 damaged due to heavy rainfall and landslide

A part of the Rishikesh-Badrinath National Highway-58 between Purusadi in Chamoli district was damaged on Tuesday as a result of the continuous rain that has been falling in some areas of Uttarakhand. The local government in Purusadi had to stop traffic due to damage to a 250-meter section of the...

Uttarakhand : Water level of Ganga River have dropped in Rishikesh

According to officials, the Ganges water level in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, has dropped over the past 24 hours. The water level of the Ganga at the Parmarth Niketan Ghat has decreased over the past twenty-four hours, according to officials. The Lord Shiva statue near the Parmarth Niketan Ashram in the holy...

Rainfall Alert in Uttarakhand, rescue team saved 20 people

In response to severe flooding in the area, members of the State Disaster Response Force acted quickly to rescue 20 persons who had become trapped in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand's Ambagh neighborhood. The SDRF team used rafts to rescue 20 people and transport them to a safe location after receiving information that...

Why rafting activities shut in Rishikesh, Find out the reason

Rafting operations in Haridwar have been halted since the Ganga river is less than two meters over the alert level, according to officials. This development came 2 days after the entrance of the southwest monsoons and severe rains. All flood control checkpoints, barrages, and emergency management teams are on high...

Artists perform Ganga aarti during the 35th International Yoga Festival at Parmarth Niketan in Rishikesh