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Rishikesh, Ram jhula to Laxman jhula

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The famous bridge in Rishikesh called Lakshman Jhula which lies suspended over River Ganges is 450 ft long and connects Tehri and Pauri district. But did you know the story behind its name? Legend has it that Rama’s younger brother Lakshmana crossed the Ganga using just two jute ropes. To honor his feat, a 284 ft long hanging rope bridge was built at the same place and named Lakshman. Until 1889, it was this very rope bridge that was used to cross the river but it was washed away during the floods of October 1924. After this, another bridge was built which opened to public use in 1930. This is still in use but its name remains the same in honor of Lakshmana. If you visit Rishikesh, don’t forget to cross this bridge. On either sides you will see markets where you can shop for idols, semi-precious stones and other knick-knacks. The famous 13-storey Trayambakeshwar Temple is also near Lakshman Jhula.
Another iron suspension bridge in Rishikesh is the Ram Jhula running over the Ganges River. The bridge is similar to Lakshman Jhula but is bigger in size. Located 3km from Rishikesh, the bridge offers a spectacular view of the river and nearby places. The bridge is used as a connecting bridge between Swargashram, Gita Bhawan and other temples with Sivananda Ashram and is named after Lord Ram, Lord Lakshman's elder brother.Rishikesh has been a part of the legendary 'Kedarkhand' (the present day Garhwal). Legends state that Lord Rama did penance here for killing Ravana, the asura king of Lanka; and Lakshmana, his younger brother, crossed the river Ganges, at a point, where the present 'Lakshman Jhula' (लक्ष्मण झूला) bridge stands today, using a jute rope bridge. The 'Kedarkhand' of Skanda Purana, also mentions the existence of Indrakund at this very point. The jute-rope bridge was replaced by iron-rope suspension bridge in 1889. After it was washed away in the 1924 floods, it was replaced by the present stronger bridge. Another similar suspension bridge Ram Jhula was built in 1986 at nearby Sivananda Nagar.

The sacred river Ganges flows through Rishikesh. Here the river leaves the Shivalik Hills in the Himalayas and flows into the plains of northern India. Several temples, ancient and new, are along the banks of the Ganges in Rishikesh. Shatrughna Mandir, Bharat Mandir, Lakshman Mandir are the ancient temples established by Adi Shankaracharya. Shatrughna Temple is near Ram Jhula and Lakshman Mandir is near Lakshman Jhula.

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from Hindu heart, released September 23, 2017

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