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White Water Rafting in Rishikesh

April 2nd 2010
"Rishikesh is a holy city for Hindus located in the foothills of the Himalaya in northern India. The place gets its name after Lord Vishnu who appeared to 'Raibhya Rishi', as a result of his tapasya (austerities), as Lord Hrishikesh. In Skanda Purana, this area is known as 'Kubjamrak' as Lord Vishnu appeared, under a mango tree." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rishikesh "Historically, Rishikes ... read more
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