Raghunath temple is considered as one of the most important pilgrimages around Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. Raghunath Temple is located in the heart of Rishikesh, near Triveni Ghat. The temple is quite well-known for its’ religious ceremonies. The temple is built to worship Lord Ram who is known as Raghu and his wife Sita. The most impressive matter about this temple is the evening arati. The dusk Arati around Triveni Ghat is the most mesmerizing view of this place. Because of devotional importance, thousands or even more than that number of tourists come to visit this place throughout the year.
There are a lot of mythological thoughts behind this place. There is another nice place to visit that is Rishikund. People believe that in ancient era lord Ram took bathe from this Kund while he was in separation. There is another belief regarding this place. People think that Yamuna and Saraswati join the holy Ganges River here. But Geoghaphical thoughts say that Yamuna mixed with Ganga near Allahabad area and the entire surveyor till now haven’t spotted the Saraswati yet. The image of Raghunath Temple is reflected in the clean water of Rishikund. This place is very calm and the atmosphere is very nice and attractive too. Thus visitor likes to relax near this Rishikund area.
Raghunath Temple can be considered as one of the best holiday destinations to refresh minds and body and it would be the best place for both the nature lover as well as the devotees who wants worship god dedicatedly.
How To Reach
By Air: The nearest airport to Raghunath Temple is the Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun which is 17 km away from the Raghunath Temple. People can hire cabs to reach Raghunath Temple.
By Rail: The nearest preferable railway station is Rishikesh Railway Station which is around 1 km away from the Raghunath Temple. From the station people can hire taxis or cab.
By Road: Raghunath Temple is very close to Triveni Ghat. People can go by their own car or by hiring cabs. But around the Ghat area cars and other vehicle cannot come as the area is very busy street.
