RISHIKESH TEMPLES

Bharat Mandir: Built by Adiguru Shankra Chrya arround 12th centuray, Bharat mandir is situated in the heart of the old town on the Banks of the Ganges. Detailed account of this oldest temple of Rishikesh are available in ancient record of Kearkhand. The Inner sanctum of the temple has the idol of Lord Vishnu, carved out of a single 'Saligram'. In the inner canopy above the idol is Shree Yantra installed by Adi Shankraya Charya. The original temple was destroyed by Tamur lane in 1398 A.D. Lot of old statues , coins, pots and other things of historical importance were found in recent excavatiions in the premises of the temple.

Raghunath Mandir and Triveni Ghat: It is one of the most important places for religious ceremonies in Rishikesh. It is believed that the Ganga is joined here by the Yamuna and the Saraswati Rivers. Geographically, however, the Yamuna joins the Ganga in Allahabad. The dusk Aarti on the Triveni Ghat is most impressive.

Parmarth Niketan Temple: Parmarth Niketan is one of the most popular temple complexes and ashrams in Rishikesh. The Niketan has a school run on traditional Indian patterns, which is known for its substantial work on Hinduism. Every day in the evening, the Ashram organizes enchanting Ganga Arti and Hawan on the Parmarth Ghat.

Kunjapuri Temple: The Kunjapuri is one among the thirteen most important goddesses of the lower Himalayan Shivalik range. The place situated on the Himalayan peaks offer the excellent views of sunrise and sunset as well as Indo Gangetic plains. The visitors can also view the peaks of Banderpunch (6316 mts.), Swarga Rohini (6252 mts.), Gangotri (6672 mts.) and Chaukhamba (7138 mts).

Sri Venkateswara Temple: The Sri Venkateswara Temple at Rishikesh was constructed in 1972 near the Andhra Ashram run by TTD there. (The Andhra Ashram was built by Sri Satchidananda Saraswathi Maharaj in 1942, and handed over to TTD in 1969.)

The major festivals conducted every year at the temple are:
- Brahmotsavam (in the months of May and June)
- Bandara (on the death anniversary of Swami Satchidananda Saraswathi Maharaj.

Chandramouleswaraswami Temple: The temple was constructed in 1972 near the Andhra Ashram in Rishikesh. There are four sannidhis inside the temple:
- Chandramouleeswara Swami- Lord Shiva
- Parvathi Ammavaru
- Vigneswara Swami
- Subramanyeswara Swami

Other temples: Pushkar temple, Shatrughan temple, Laxman temple, Sheshdhara and Bhagirath temple.