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Deoprayag is regarded
as the most complete showcase of legends, heritage & traditions.
70 km from Rishikesh , here the Bhagirathi from Gaumukh & the
Alaknanda from Satopanth unite and for most Indians, this confluence
is no less holy than the Sangam at Allahabad. These three rivers flowing
majestically through sculptured channels carved through the rocks
have carved angular blocks of land around the confluence & the
town is set into these three angles.
Located at a height of only 618 m, Deoprayag is an invocation to
the gods who have generously endowed this spot with tremendous natural
beauty. It is believed that Lord Rama and his father King Dashratha
did penance here. The temple of Raghunathji houses a tall image
of Lord Rama made of black granite. The most celebrated event at
Deoprayag is the congregation of devotees, who come here to worship
at Raghunath temple.
There is also a small temple popular as Bharat Mandir of Rishikesh
in recluse. It is said that on fearing attack by Aurangzeb the pujaris
from Rishikesh installed the same idol at Deoprayag as makeshift
arrangement & later took it back to Rishikesh.
Srinagar the ancient capital of Tehri Garhwal is at a distance of
35 km from here.
