Strolling in the streets of Rishikesh is no less than a thrill in itself. There is crowd here, but there can not see restlessness of any kind. Some people are going towards Lakshman Jhula while few are moving towards the holy river point TRIVENI. Some tourists are returning back to their places of stay. The grand idol of Hanuman and the stalls located nearby are worth seeing. Rudraksh, sandalwood and crystal and many other types of rosaries. Which people buy from here with great devotion. The idols taken from Rishikesh will always remind you of this holy city. Yes, you will find different types of SHANKH here. The shopkeeper also explains you variety and the method of worshiping or blowing them. People also buy religious symbols like conch shells or glass to gift to their family members. It is common to see cows roaming in the streets here. People use to toch cows with reverence. Pedestrians do not have any problem with these cows on the street. A section of these streets goes towards Lakshman Jhula. Ganga is a national heritage, Ganga is mother, let us pledge together, serve Mother Ganga, this slogan brings you closer to this religious city.Foreign women also participate in this event of mass Yagya Havan with full devotion. The grand statue of Shiva reminds that the Lord drank Halahal in this holy city. You will not be able to remain untouched by the charm of Ganga Aarti. I also performed Ganga Aarti with single Deep. The grand darshan of collective Ganga Aarti with rhythm brings you closer to spirituality. After aarti, Now felt little hungry and again move towards street food. Here Juicy fruits, and clean street food makes my mouth water filled with water. After exploring the streets of Rishikesh, we returned to our Dharamshala. Let us tell you one more special thing about these streets. The streets of Rishikesh today resemble alike any modern religious city. But the importance of these streets is much more, In the old times when wide and concrete roads were not built to reach Badridham. Tourists and sages used to reach Badrinath Dham through these streets only. At that time there were no electric bulbs, shops or permanent houses, only stone marked paths, which now turns to modern Rishikesh Street.
