Rishikesh
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Rishikesh is a town in Uttarakhand, India, located on the banks of the Ganges River that serves as an important pilgrimage destination for Hindus. The town is known for its many temples and ashrams, and has long been a place where spiritual seekers and monks have meditated in pursuit of spiritual knowledge.
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- Locality
- Rishikesh
- Region
- Uttarakhand
- Country
- India
- Population
- 66,390
- Timezone
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Rishikesh or Hrishikesh is a municipal corporation and tehsil of Dehradun district of the Indian state Uttarakhand. It is situated on the right bank of the Ganges river and is a pilgrimage town for Hindus, with ancient sages and saints meditating there in search of higher knowledge. There are numerous temples and ashrams built along the banks of the river.
The city has hosted the International Yoga Festival annually on the first week of March since 1999, giving it the nickname of Yoga Capital of the World.