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Triveni Ghat, Rishikesh
Ganga Aarti · Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
॥ ॐ नमो गङ्गायै नमः ॥
Triveni Ghat is the great bathing ghat of Rishikesh, the widest and most sacred on the Ganga in the town, where pilgrims bathe at the meeting of three holy currents and gather each evening for the Ganga Aarti. As the lamps are raised to the river at dusk and the chants roll over the water, the ghat becomes the devotional heart of Rishikesh.
The meeting of three rivers
“Triveni” means the braiding of three, and the ghat is held to be the symbolic confluence of the Ganga, the Yamuna and the unseen Saraswati, the same triple-stream revered at Prayag. A bath here is held to cleanse and bless, and the ghat is among the holiest spots on the Ganga at Rishikesh.
The evening aarti
At dusk the broad steps of Triveni Ghat fill for the Ganga Aarti, when great lamps are lifted to the river to the sound of bells, conches and chanting, and leaf-boats of flowers and light are set adrift on the current. The Maha Aarti of Triveni is one of the signature sights of Rishikesh, drawing pilgrims and travellers alike.
A ghat of pilgrimage
Beside the ghat stand shrines and the images of the gods, and pilgrims perform rites for their ancestors at the water’s edge. Rishikesh, the gateway to the Himalayan shrines and a world centre of yoga, gives Triveni its setting, and Kartik Purnima and the bathing festivals fill the ghat with the faithful.
How to reach Triveni Ghat
- By road: Triveni Ghat is in the heart of Rishikesh town, on the right bank of the Ganga.
- By train: Rishikesh and Haridwar are the nearest railheads.
- By air: Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport is about 20 km away.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Triveni Ghat?
Triveni Ghat is the great bathing ghat of Rishikesh on the Ganga, held to be the symbolic confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, and the site of the evening Ganga Aarti.
What is the Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat?
At dusk, great lamps are raised to the river to the sound of bells and chanting, and leaf-boats of flowers and light are set adrift — one of the signature sights of Rishikesh.
Why is it called Triveni?
“Triveni” means the meeting of three; the ghat is held to be the symbolic confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and the unseen Saraswati.
What rites are performed there?
Pilgrims bathe in the sacred water and perform rites for their ancestors at the water’s edge, and the ghat is busy at the bathing festivals.
How do I reach Triveni Ghat?
It is in the heart of Rishikesh town; Rishikesh and Haridwar are the nearest railheads and Dehradun airport about 20 km away.
When is the best time for the aarti?
The Ganga Aarti is held at dusk each evening; arrive a little before sunset for a place on the steps.
॥ जय माँ गंगे ॥ • Bhaktiras.net Temple Guide
| Deity | Goddess Ganga |
| Type | Sacred bathing ghat |
| Significance | Symbolic confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati |
| Special | Evening Ganga Aarti (Maha Aarti) |
| River | Ganga |
| Setting | Heart of Rishikesh |