21/09/2022
Triveni Ghat is place in Rishikesh which is famous for its 'Maha Aarti', which takes place at this Ghat. This aarti starts with chanting of bhajan, beating drums, bells and diyas offering to the Ganga. The priest hold large fire bowls in their hands, the bells in the temples at the Ghat start ringing and the chants of mantras flowing out in the air. The Ghat is lighted up every evening at the time of Maha Arti.
The devotees take diyas and flowers from the Ghat and floats down the river. Other ceremonies like mundan, Pindha Shraddha, for the ancestors are also done at Triveni Ghat. It is the most revered holy bathing place in Rishikesh where many pilgrims takes bath on the occasions of different festivals like Ganga Dussehera, Ekadashi, Purnima etc.
It is believed that those who take bath at Triveni Ghat, they washes all their sins and purifies their soul and they will attain salvation after death. Daily morning and evening aarti takes place at Triveni Ghat where many people witness their presence. It feels good to sit on the banks of the Ganga and enjoy the cool breeze from the river.