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Sanctuary for Saints and sages Raibhya Rishi did hard penances here and God appeared by the name of “Hrishikesh”henceforth it is known by the name.

Situated at the rigt bank of Ganga surrounded on the three sides by Himalayan ranges , kmown from medivel time as celestial abode is a great pilgrimage centre of india, , It is beleaved that Bharat , brother of Lord Rama, subjected himself to severe penance here, A temple known as Bharat Temple was later constructed at the site, It has since been the abode of saints and sages from where they sojourn before undertaking the arduous pilgrimage that lay ahead on the distant Himalayan peaks.

This gateway to the Abode of Gods and pilgrimage to Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamnotri .

The Yoga centre of Rishikesh have enhanced the significance of the place , home and Foreign tourists from all over the world visit this place to have lessons in Yoga and meditation.