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Raghunath Mandir

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Historical & Heritage | Pilgrimage
4.5 / 5
  • Timings : 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Entry Fee : No fee
  • Distance from near by city 4.6 KMs From Rishikesh
  • Trip duration (including travel in hours)1 Hour
  • Transportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • Travel Tips None

Raghunath temple is one of the most popular tourist and pilgrimage destinations in Rishikesh.  It is an essential site for religious ceremonies—the temple is of Lord Rama, along with his wife Sita. At the Triveni ghat, the aarti occurs as the sun sets, creating a serene and lovely atmosphere. The Temple attracts thousands of tourists annually mainly because of its location. The RISHIKESH TOUR PACKAGE must include a visit to the Temple; it is a worthy destination.

The temple is at the Triveni ghat at the heart of Rishikesh. It is a belief that it is the location of the confluence of the Yamuna and Saraswati rivers with the Ganga. Geographically, the Yamuna joins the Ganga close to Allahabad, and surveyors have yet to locate the legend, Saraswati.

The beautiful and detailed carvings on the walls and pillars of the Raghunath temple are one of its unique characteristics. The walls of the temple have illustrations on it or Ramayana, the story of Lord Rama. The beautiful garden with various flowers is an addition to the beauty of the temple.   The temple is not only very religious but it also has an important history and culture.  

Why is Raghunath Temple famous?

At Raghunath temple, you can find the manuscripts written in Sarada script. It is one of the most extensive Buddhist writings and Kashmiri Hindu collections. The Raghunath temple is a must-visit among the PLACES TO VISIT IN RISHIKESH

Who is the God of the Temple?

In the temple, Lord Rama, who is additionally popular as Raghunath, has a temple where his devotees adore him. Tourists can also explore the others at the temple and various avatars of Lord Rama. One of the shrines is for Lord Surya, famous as the god of the sun.

Tourists mainly into spiritual and cultural diversity must visit the Temple in Rishikesh. Tourists will surely love the carving, architecture, and especially the peaceful and calm atmosphere of the temple. Temple will surely add the Raghunath temple to your Rishikesh travel package, as it is a must-visit. 

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