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Rishikesh
Rishikesh ((ヒンディー語:ऋषिकेश); (サンスクリット:हृषीकेश)) is a city, municipal council and a tehsil in Dehradun district of the Indian state, Uttarakhand. Located in the foothills of the Himalayas in northern India, it is known as ''The Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas''〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Rishikesh: Indian Railways )〕 and ''Yoga Capital of the World''. Rishikesh is surrounded by three other districts namely Tehri Garhwal, Pauri Garhwal and Haridwar. It is located approximately 25 km north of the city Haridwar and 43 km south-east of the state capital Dehradun. According to Census of India, 2011 Rishikesh had a population of 102,138 making it the 7th most populated city also the largest municipal council in the state of Uttarakhand. It is known as the pilgrimage town and regarded as one of the holiest places to Hindus. Hindu sages and saints have visited Rishikesh since ancient times to meditate in search of higher knowledge.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Rishikesh: Haven for yoga and wellness enthusiasts )〕 In September 2015, the Union tourism minister Mahesh Sharma announced that Rishikesh and Hardiwar will be the first cities in India to be given the title of "twin national heritage cities".〔http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Centre-to-declare-Haridwar-Rishikesh-national-heritage-cities/articleshow/48535927.cms〕 Rishikesh is meat and Alcohol free city due to its Spiritual and mystical environment .〔http://www.eenaduindia.com/State/Uttarakhand/2015/08/06141616/Garhwal-nigam-presses-for-liquor-shop-in-Rishikesh.vpf〕
==Etymology==
IAST: "" ((サンスクリット:हृषीकेश)) is a name of Vishnu that means 'lord of the senses'.〔Monier-Williams: "lord of the senses".〕〔 The root words ''Hrishika'' and ''Isha'' join together to make Hrishikesha. ''Hrishika'' means Senses and ''Isha'' means Master or Lord. Hence the word means Lord of Senses or Lord Vishnu. The place gets its name after Lord Vishnu who appeared to 'Raibhya Rishi',〔Glossary of terms in Hinduism#R〕 as a result of his tapasya (austerities), as Lord Hrishikesha.〔()〕 In Skanda Purana, this area is known as 'Kubjamraka' () as Lord Vishnu appeared, under a mango tree.〔()〕 Another legend says that fierce fire broke out here. Lord Shiva was angry with Lord Agni and cursed him. Then Lord Agni prayed here for the expiation of his sins. Hence it is also known as 'Agni Tirtha' () - The holy place to penance of Lord Agni or Fire God.
The name Rishikesh is loosely applied to an association of five distinct sections encompassing not only the town but also hamlets and settlements on both sides of the river Ganges. These include
Rishikesh itself, the commercial and communication hub; the sprawling suburb Muni Ki Reti or the "sands of the sages"; Sivananda Nagar the home of Sivananda Ashram and the Divine Life Society founded by Swami Sivananda, north of Rishikesh; the temple sections of Ram Jhula and Lakshman Jhula, a little further north; and the assorted Ashrams around Swargashram on the eastern bank. The Ganga Arti performed at dusk at the Triveni Ghat is popular with visitors. Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, situated 28 km from Rishikesh, amidst forest is also a popular local pilgrimage, along with 'Vashishtha Guha', (Cave of Sage Vashishtha), 21 km up from the town by the Ganges. Over the years, it has established itself as the yoga capital of the world. From the US, Europe and China and Australia, serious yoga students come to learn asanas and kriyas that will help them lead a healthy life.〔
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