Some Temples of Rishikesh

Today we will visit other temples of Kankhal and Rishikesh. In the Harihar Ashram, Kankhal, the Parad Shivalinga (Mercury Shivalinga) weighing about 150 kg and a Rudraksha tree are the main attractions for pilgrims and tourists.
Anandamayi Maa Ashram is in Kankhal, one of five sub-cities of Haridwar, and houses the samadhi shrine of Sri Anandamoyi Ma (1896–1982), a noted saint of India.
23 kilometers from Haridwar on the banks of river Ganga at the foothills of the Himalayas is situated Rishikesh, the Yoga capital of the world. The famous hanging bridge known as Laxman Jhula used to connect the two sides of Rishikesh but is now closed to public access. The Ram Jhula bridge now provides the alternative crossing. People also use boats to cross the river. Rishikesh is home to numerous temples and Ashramas on the riverbank.
The Ganges, one of the most sacred rivers to Hindus, 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.