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{{About|the municipality in Uttarakhand, India|its namesake district|Rudraprayag district}}
{{About|the municipality in Uttarakhand, India|its namesake district|Rudraprayag district}}
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'''Rudraprayag''' is a town and a municipality in [[Rudraprayag district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Uttarakhand]]. Rudraprayag is one of the [[Alaknanda River#Panch Prayag|Panch Prayag]] (five confluences) of [[Alaknanda River]], the point of confluence of rivers GENERAL FEATURES
'''Rudraprayag''' is a city and a municipality in [[Rudraprayag district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Uttarakhand]]. Rudraprayag is one of the [[Panch Prayag]] (five confluences) of [[Alaknanda River]], the point of confluence of rivers Alaknanda and [[Mandakini River|Mandakini]]. [[Kedarnath]], a [[Hinduism|Hindu]] holy city, is located 86&nbsp;km from Rudraprayag. The man-eating [[leopard of Rudraprayag]] hunted and written about by [[Jim Corbett]] lived here.
[[File:AjitHota BirthPlaceOfGanges.jpg|thumb|right|Devprayag Ganga's birthplace - Confluence of Alaknanda & Bhagirathi]]
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[[Alaknanda]] and [[Mandakini River|Mandakini]]. [[Kedarnath]], a [[Hinduism|Hindu]] holy town is located 86&nbsp;km from Rudraprayag. The famous man eating [[Leopard of Rudraprayag]] hunted and written about by [[Jim Corbett]] dwelled here.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Rudraprayag is located at {{coord|30.28|N|78.98|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/39/Rudraprayag.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Rudraprayag]</ref> It has an average elevation of 895&nbsp;metres (2,936&nbsp;feet).
Rudraprayag district is located at {{coord|30.28|N|78.98|E|}}.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Rudraprayag, India |url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/39/Rudraprayag.html |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=www.fallingrain.com}}</ref> It has an average elevation of 895&nbsp;metres (2,936&nbsp;feet).


Many of the newer buildings and particularly the ''sangam'' (confluence) area was severely damaged in the [[2013 Uttarakhand floods]]. A footbridge over the [[Mandakini river]], and also a road bridge six km downstream at Raitoli was washed away. The layout of the sangam has altered significantly. The road along the Mandakini valley, leading to Kedarnath, was damaged at many points.
Many of the newer buildings and particularly the S''angam'' (confluence) area was severely damaged in the [[2013 Uttarakhand floods]]. A footbridge over the [[Mandakini river]], and also a road bridge 6&nbsp;km downstream at Raitoli was washed away. The layout of the Sangam has altered significantly. The road along the Mandakini valley, leading to Kedarnath, was damaged at many points.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
According to the 2011 census, the population of Rudraprayag is 9,313, of which 5,240 are males while 4,073 are females. Female Sex Ratio of Rudraprayag is 777 against a state average of 963. Moreover, the Child Sex Ratio in Rudraprayag is around 803 compared to the Uttarakhand state average of 890. The literacy rate of Rudraprayag city is 89.42%, higher than the state average of 78.82%. In Rudraprayag, male literacy is around 93.43%, while the female literacy rate is 84.24%.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/800297-rudraprayag-uttarakhand.html|title=Rudraprayag City Population Census 2011 - Uttarakhand|website=www.census2011.co.in|access-date=2018-09-13}}</ref>


[[Hinduism]] is practised by 95.16% of the total population and is the major religion of Rudraprayag. [[Islam]] is practiced by 4.37% of people and is the largest minority religion. [[Christianity]] is practised by 0.29%, [[Sikhism]] by 0.02%, and Buddhism by 0.01% of the people.<ref name=":0" /> The majority of the people in Rudraprayag speak [[Garhwali language|Garhwali]].
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==How to reach==
==How to reach==


===Air===
===Air===
The nearest airport is the Jolly Grant Airport near [[Dehradun]] {{convert|183|km|abbr=on}} away.
The nearest airport is the [[Dehradun Airport]] near [[Dehradun]] {{convert|183|km|abbr=on}} away.


===Railway===
===Railway===
The nearest railway station is at [[Rishikesh]]. However, Rishikesh is a small railway station not connected by fast trains. [[Haridwar]] railway junction, 24&nbsp;km farther from Rishikesh, has train connections to most of the major cities in India and is, therefore, the railhead for Rudraprayag.
The nearest railway station is at [[Rishikesh]]. However, Rishikesh is a small railway station not connected by fast trains. [[Dehradun]] and [[Haridwar]] railway stations, 44&nbsp;km and 24&nbsp;km respectively farther from Rishikesh, has train connections to most of the major cities in India and is, therefore, the railhead for Rudraprayag.


===Road===
===Road===
Rudraprayag lies on national highway [[National Highway 58 (India)|NH58]] that connects Delhi with [[Badrinath]] and [[Mana Pass]] in Uttarakhand near Indo-Tibet border. Therefore all the buses and vehicles that carry pilgrims from New Delhi to Badrinath via Haridwar and Rishikesh in pilgrim season of summer months pass through Rudraprayag on the way to [[Joshimath]] and further north. Rishikesh is the major starting point for road journey to Rudraprayag and regular buses operate from Rishikesh bus station to Rudraprayag. The road distance from Rishikesh to Rudraprayag is {{convert|141|km|abbr=on}} via [[Devprayag]] and [[Srinagar, Uttarakhand|Srinagar]].
Rudraprayag lies on national highway [[National Highway 58 (India)|NH58]] that connects Delhi with [[Badrinath]] and [[Mana Pass]] in Uttarakhand near the Indo-Tibet border. Therefore, all buses and vehicles that carry pilgrims from New Delhi to Badrinath, via Haridwar and Rishikesh, in the pilgrimage season of summer months, pass through Rudraprayag on the way to [[Joshimath]], and further north. Rishikesh is a starting point for road journeys to Rudraprayag, and regular buses operate from Rishikesh bus station to Rudraprayag. The road distance from Rishikesh to Rudraprayag is {{convert|141|km|abbr=on}} via [[Devprayag]] and [[Srinagar, Uttarakhand|Srinagar]].


* Haridwar to Rishikesh 24&nbsp;km
* Haridwar to Rishikesh 24&nbsp;km
* Rishikesh to Devprayag 74&nbsp;km
* Rishikesh to Devprayag 74&nbsp;km
* Devprayag to [[Srinagar, Uttarakhand|Srinagar]] 34&nbsp;km
* Devprayag to Srinagar 34&nbsp;km
* [[Srinagar, Uttarakhand|Srinagar]] to Rudraprayag 33&nbsp;km
* Srinagar to Rudraprayag 33&nbsp;km


[[Image:Mandakini-left-bank-broken-bridge-rudraprayag-sangam-g.jpg|left|thumb|End of footbridge over the [[Mandakini river]] that was washed away on June 17, 2013.]]
[[File:Mandakini-left-bank-broken-bridge-rudraprayag-sangam-g.jpg|left|thumb|End of footbridge over the [[Mandakini river]] that was washed away on June 17, 2013.]]


==Places nearby==
==Notable places nearby==
''' Rudranath Temple'''
[[Rudranath|Rudranath Temple]]:
Rudraprayag is named after Lord Shiva and temple of lord Rudranath is situated at the confluence of [[Alaknanda]] and [[Mandakini River|Mandakini]]. According to mythology [[Narada]] Muni worshiped god Shiva here to learn music from him. The god then taught him music in his form of Rudra (Lord of Music). There used to be a rock called ''Narad Shila'' where [[Narada]] is said to have sat in meditation.
Rudraprayag is named after Shiva, and the temple of Rudranath is situated at the confluence of the [[Alaknanda]] and [[Mandakini River|Mandakini]] rivers. According to mythology [[Narada]] Muni worshiped god Shiva here to learn music from him. The god then taught him music in his form of Rudra, the god of music. There used to be a rock called ''Narad Shila,'' where [[Narada]] is said to have sat in meditation.


Dhari Devi Mandir: situated at Kalyasaur in between Srinagar and Rudraprayag. Distance between Srinagar-Dhari Devi and Dhari Devi-Rudraprayag is 16&nbsp;km and 20&nbsp;km, respectively.
''' Chamunda Devi Temple '''
Chamunda Devi temple is also situated at confluence of the holy rivers ( Alaknanda & Mandakini). Chamunda as wife of Lord Rudra is worshiped here.


Chamunda Devi Temple: the temple is also situated at the confluence of the holy rivers (Alaknanda & Mandakini). Chamunda, the wife of Rudra, is worshiped here.
''' Koteshwar '''
Koti means crore (10 Million) and Ishwar means god. This is again a temple of Lord Shiva made in natural caves.


Koteshwar:a temple of Shiva made by natural caves.
''' Shree Tungeshwar Mahadev Ji, Phalasi (फलासी) Near Chopta '''
This temple has been here for centuries. Folklore has it that the Pandavas came here for penance. On the way from Chopta there were many small temples up to the Tunganath Temple, the remains of some are still there. On the temple wall there are many terracota style seals and Shiva-Parvati figurines. A very ancient temple held in very high esteem by many villages, right in the midst of amazing n spell-bounding natural beauty.


Tungeshwar Mahadev Ji, Phalasi: this temple has been here for centuries. Folklore has it that the Pandavas came here for penance. On the way from Chopta, there are many small temples up to the Tunganath Temple. On the temple walls, are terracotta style seals and Shiva-Parvati figurines.
''' Kartik Swami '''
The Kartik Swami temple is dedicated to lord Kartikeya - son of Lord Shiva. It can be reached by a 3&nbsp;km trek from Kanak Chauri village, which is located on the Rudraprayag-Pokhri route, 38&nbsp;km from Rudraprayag. You can have a magnificent views of the snow-clad Himalayan range from the Kartik Swami temple.<ref>[http://www.kartikswami.com Kartik Swami]</ref>


Kartik Swami Temple:this temple is dedicated to Kartikeya, son of Shiva. It can be reached by a 3&nbsp;km trek from Kanak Chauri village, which is located on the Rudraprayag-Pokhri route, 38&nbsp;km from Rudraprayag. Visitors can see the snow-clad Himalayan range from the Kartik Swami temple.<ref>[http://www.kartikswami.com Kartik Swami]</ref>
''' Basukedar '''
Basukedar (reputedly where Shiva lived before coming to Kedarnath).It's a Shiva temple constructed by Pandava. Architecture and idols seems to be at least 1000 yrs old. A good place for meditation and dhyan yoga. This is around 35&nbsp;km from Agustmuni. around 1.30 hr by drive. This is actually an old track to visit Kedarnath. It is said that Lord Shiva stayed a night in Basukedar while he was travelling to Mount Kailash ( Kedarnath) this is the reason this place is called Basukedar


[[Basukedar]]: this village is where Shiva reputedly lived, before coming to Kedarnath. It's a Shiva temple constructed by Pandavas. The architecture and idols seem to be at least 1000 yrs old. It is a good place for meditation and dhyana yoga. It is around 35&nbsp;km from [[Augustmuni|Agustmuni]]. around 1.30 hr by drive. This is actually an old track to visit Kedarnath. It is said that Shiva stayed a night in Basukedar while he was travelling to Kedarnath; this is the reason this place is called Basukedar.
==Photo gallery (Images before June, 2013)==

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[[Kedarnath Temple]]: one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Shiva, is situated in the [[Himalayas|Himalayan]], it is believed that the Kedarnath temple was built by the Pandavas in ancient times. Later, King Bhoj of Malwa also did some work related to temple construction. Most people believe that the present form of the temple was built by [[Adi Shankara]]charya in the 8th century. The temple doors are closed for 6 months during the winter period, during this time the unbroken holdings in the temple keep on burning for 6 months.
Image:Confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini at Rudraprayag.JPG| Confluence of the [[Alaknanda River|Alaknanda]], left, and the [[Mandakini river]], right, at Rudraprayag

Image: RudraprayagConfluence.JPG| Confluence of Alaknanda (background) and Mandakini (foreground) at Rudraprayag. In the [[2013 Uttarakhand floods]], after the Mandakini ravaged its banks, all the structures below the [[Chamundi]] temple have been seriously damaged and the large boulder called ''Narad Shila'' has disappeared while a long line of stones have appeared along the confluence.
==Photo gallery==
Image: Rudraprayag - Confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini.JPG|Rudraprayag - [[Confluence]] of [[Alaknanda]] and [[Mandakini River|Mandakini]]
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Image: Mandakini joins Alaknanda at Rudraprayag.JPG|Mandakini coming in to join [[Alaknanda]]. The jhula bridge seen here and the previous image was washed away along with the pillar on the other bankduring the [[2013 Uttarakhand floods]].
Image:Sandhya aarti at Rudraprayag.JPG|Evening prayers "Sandhya Aarti" at Rudraprayag
File:Confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini at Rudraprayag.JPG|Confluence of the [[Alaknanda River|Alaknanda]], left, and the [[Mandakini river]], right, at Rudraprayag
File:RudraprayagConfluence.JPG|Confluence of Alaknanda (background) and Mandakini (foreground) at Rudraprayag. In the [[2013 Uttarakhand floods]], after the Mandakini ravaged its banks, all the structures below the [[Chamundi]] temple have been seriously damaged and the large boulder called ''Narad Shila'' has disappeared while a long line of stones have appeared along the confluence.
File:Rudraprayag - Confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini.JPG|Rudraprayag - [[Confluence]] of [[Alaknanda]] and [[Mandakini River|Mandakini]]
File:Mandakini joins Alaknanda at Rudraprayag.JPG|Mandakini coming in to join [[Alaknanda]]. The jhula bridge seen here and the previous image was washed away along with the pillar on the other bankduring the [[2013 Uttarakhand floods]].
File:Sandhya aarti at Rudraprayag.JPG|Evening prayers "Sandhya Aarti" at Rudraprayag
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</gallery>


== See also ==
== See also ==
{{portal|India}}
* [[Leopard of Rudraprayag]]
* [[Leopard of Rudraprayag]]


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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://210.212.78.56/50cities/rudraprayag/english/home.asp Rudraprayag city, Official website]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080312061623/http://210.212.78.56/50cities/rudraprayag/english/home.asp Rudraprayag city, Official website]
*[http://rudraprayag.nic.in/ Rudraprayag district website]
*[http://rudraprayag.nic.in/ Rudraprayag district website]
*[http://wikimapia.org/country/India/Uttaranchal/Rudraprayag/ Rudraprayag] at ''[[wikimapia]]''
*[http://wikimapia.org/country/India/Uttaranchal/Rudraprayag/ Rudraprayag] at ''[[wikimapia]]''
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{{Hindu temples in Uttarakhand}}
{{Hindu temples in Uttarakhand}}


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[[Category:Tourism in Uttarakhand]]
[[Category:Tourism in Uttarakhand]]
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Latest revision as of 15:47, 16 October 2024

This article is about the municipality in Uttarakhand, India. For its namesake district, see Rudraprayag district.

Rudraprayag
City
Confluence of Alaknanda (bottom, from right) and Mandakini River (flowing from top - North) at Rudraprayag. Before 17 June 2013, there was a footbridge (jhula) over the Mandakini; this was washed away in the 2013 Uttarakhand floods. The stones at the bottom of the stairs were not there; instead, there was a viewing platform, and a large rock called Narad Shila.
Confluence of Alaknanda (bottom, from right) and Mandakini River (flowing from top - North) at Rudraprayag. Before 17 June 2013, there was a footbridge (jhula) over the Mandakini; this was washed away in the 2013 Uttarakhand floods. The stones at the bottom of the stairs were not there; instead, there was a viewing platform, and a large rock called Narad Shila.
Nickname: 
RPG
Rudraprayag is located in Uttarakhand
Rudraprayag
Rudraprayag
Location in Uttarakhand, India
Rudraprayag is located in India
Rudraprayag
Rudraprayag
Rudraprayag (India)
Coordinates: 30°17′N 78°59′E / 30.28°N 78.98°E / 30.28; 78.98
Country India
StateUttarakhand
DistrictRudraprayag
Elevation
690 m (2,260 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
9,313
Languages
 • OfficialHindi, Garhwali
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
246171
Vehicle registrationUK-13
Websiterudraprayag.nic.in
[1]

Rudraprayag is a city and a municipality in Rudraprayag district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Rudraprayag is one of the Panch Prayag (five confluences) of Alaknanda River, the point of confluence of rivers Alaknanda and Mandakini. Kedarnath, a Hindu holy city, is located 86 km from Rudraprayag. The man-eating leopard of Rudraprayag hunted and written about by Jim Corbett lived here.

Devprayag Ganga's birthplace - Confluence of Alaknanda & Bhagirathi

Geography

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Rudraprayag district is located at 30°17′N 78°59′E / 30.28°N 78.98°E / 30.28; 78.98.[1] It has an average elevation of 895 metres (2,936 feet).

Many of the newer buildings and particularly the Sangam (confluence) area was severely damaged in the 2013 Uttarakhand floods. A footbridge over the Mandakini river, and also a road bridge 6 km downstream at Raitoli was washed away. The layout of the Sangam has altered significantly. The road along the Mandakini valley, leading to Kedarnath, was damaged at many points.

Demographics

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According to the 2011 census, the population of Rudraprayag is 9,313, of which 5,240 are males while 4,073 are females. Female Sex Ratio of Rudraprayag is 777 against a state average of 963. Moreover, the Child Sex Ratio in Rudraprayag is around 803 compared to the Uttarakhand state average of 890. The literacy rate of Rudraprayag city is 89.42%, higher than the state average of 78.82%. In Rudraprayag, male literacy is around 93.43%, while the female literacy rate is 84.24%.[2]

Hinduism is practised by 95.16% of the total population and is the major religion of Rudraprayag. Islam is practiced by 4.37% of people and is the largest minority religion. Christianity is practised by 0.29%, Sikhism by 0.02%, and Buddhism by 0.01% of the people.[2] The majority of the people in Rudraprayag speak Garhwali.

How to reach

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Air

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The nearest airport is the Dehradun Airport near Dehradun 183 km (114 mi) away.

Railway

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The nearest railway station is at Rishikesh. However, Rishikesh is a small railway station not connected by fast trains. Dehradun and Haridwar railway stations, 44 km and 24 km respectively farther from Rishikesh, has train connections to most of the major cities in India and is, therefore, the railhead for Rudraprayag.

Road

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Rudraprayag lies on national highway NH58 that connects Delhi with Badrinath and Mana Pass in Uttarakhand near the Indo-Tibet border. Therefore, all buses and vehicles that carry pilgrims from New Delhi to Badrinath, via Haridwar and Rishikesh, in the pilgrimage season of summer months, pass through Rudraprayag on the way to Joshimath, and further north. Rishikesh is a starting point for road journeys to Rudraprayag, and regular buses operate from Rishikesh bus station to Rudraprayag. The road distance from Rishikesh to Rudraprayag is 141 km (88 mi) via Devprayag and Srinagar.

  • Haridwar to Rishikesh 24 km
  • Rishikesh to Devprayag 74 km
  • Devprayag to Srinagar 34 km
  • Srinagar to Rudraprayag 33 km
End of footbridge over the Mandakini river that was washed away on June 17, 2013.

Notable places nearby

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Rudranath Temple: Rudraprayag is named after Shiva, and the temple of Rudranath is situated at the confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers. According to mythology Narada Muni worshiped god Shiva here to learn music from him. The god then taught him music in his form of Rudra, the god of music. There used to be a rock called Narad Shila, where Narada is said to have sat in meditation.

Dhari Devi Mandir: situated at Kalyasaur in between Srinagar and Rudraprayag. Distance between Srinagar-Dhari Devi and Dhari Devi-Rudraprayag is 16 km and 20 km, respectively.

Chamunda Devi Temple: the temple is also situated at the confluence of the holy rivers (Alaknanda & Mandakini). Chamunda, the wife of Rudra, is worshiped here.

Koteshwar:a temple of Shiva made by natural caves.

Tungeshwar Mahadev Ji, Phalasi: this temple has been here for centuries. Folklore has it that the Pandavas came here for penance. On the way from Chopta, there are many small temples up to the Tunganath Temple. On the temple walls, are terracotta style seals and Shiva-Parvati figurines.

Kartik Swami Temple:this temple is dedicated to Kartikeya, son of Shiva. It can be reached by a 3 km trek from Kanak Chauri village, which is located on the Rudraprayag-Pokhri route, 38 km from Rudraprayag. Visitors can see the snow-clad Himalayan range from the Kartik Swami temple.[3]

Basukedar: this village is where Shiva reputedly lived, before coming to Kedarnath. It's a Shiva temple constructed by Pandavas. The architecture and idols seem to be at least 1000 yrs old. It is a good place for meditation and dhyana yoga. It is around 35 km from Agustmuni. around 1.30 hr by drive. This is actually an old track to visit Kedarnath. It is said that Shiva stayed a night in Basukedar while he was travelling to Kedarnath; this is the reason this place is called Basukedar.

Kedarnath Temple: one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Shiva, is situated in the Himalayan, it is believed that the Kedarnath temple was built by the Pandavas in ancient times. Later, King Bhoj of Malwa also did some work related to temple construction. Most people believe that the present form of the temple was built by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century. The temple doors are closed for 6 months during the winter period, during this time the unbroken holdings in the temple keep on burning for 6 months.

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  • Confluence of the Alaknanda, left, and the Mandakini river, right, at Rudraprayag
    Confluence of the Alaknanda, left, and the Mandakini river, right, at Rudraprayag
  • Confluence of Alaknanda (background) and Mandakini (foreground) at Rudraprayag. In the 2013 Uttarakhand floods, after the Mandakini ravaged its banks, all the structures below the Chamundi temple have been seriously damaged and the large boulder called Narad Shila has disappeared while a long line of stones have appeared along the confluence.
    Confluence of Alaknanda (background) and Mandakini (foreground) at Rudraprayag. In the 2013 Uttarakhand floods, after the Mandakini ravaged its banks, all the structures below the Chamundi temple have been seriously damaged and the large boulder called Narad Shila has disappeared while a long line of stones have appeared along the confluence.
  • Rudraprayag - Confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini
    Rudraprayag - Confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini
  • Mandakini coming in to join Alaknanda. The jhula bridge seen here and the previous image was washed away along with the pillar on the other bankduring the 2013 Uttarakhand floods.
    Mandakini coming in to join Alaknanda. The jhula bridge seen here and the previous image was washed away along with the pillar on the other bankduring the 2013 Uttarakhand floods.
  • Evening prayers "Sandhya Aarti" at Rudraprayag
    Evening prayers "Sandhya Aarti" at Rudraprayag

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Rudraprayag, India". www.fallingrain.com. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Rudraprayag City Population Census 2011 - Uttarakhand". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
  3. ^ Kartik Swami
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