Rishikesh The way to the divine
Come here for spiritual sojourn, an adventurous retreat, or a visit to the lap of Mother Nature. A trip to Rishikesh manifests itself into an indomitable rejuvenation of the mind, body and soul. My own yearning to have an encounter with my inner self pulled me all the way up to experience the magic of this hilly town.
After enjoying being a part of the world’s largest gathering event – the Kumbh at Haridwar, my next obvious destination was Rishikesh. Not that I am on a Hindu pilgrimage trail, but I needed respite from the scorching heat and clamorous environs of Haridwar, which was host to 15 million people on the day of my visit. The huge gathering on Shahi Snan this year, the day said to bear planetary position that occurs just once in 4,444 years, had the sole intention of taking holy dips. My worn-out senses were seeking solace in deep meditation and yoga. What else other than Rishikesh could have been a better option than moving 16 miles ahead to reach the world capital of yoga?
Cover story (Travel) for the American magazine DeshVidesh (May 2010). Desh-Videsh magazine, is widely circulated in the southeast US. Readers hail from Florida, Georgia, Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. The magazine reaches a varied audience of over 50,000 Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshi, and Indo-Caribbeans.
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