Lakshman Jhula in Rishikesh is the famous hanging bridge across the river Ganga. The bridge is 450 feet long and is situated at a height of 70 feet from the river.
As per mythological tales, once Lakshman, the younger brother of Lord Rama, crossed river Ganga at the same site using a suspension bridge, made of jute.
Hence the bridge came to be known as ‘Lakshman Jhula’. The present bridge is a iron bridge that was built in 1939.
As per mythological tales, once Lakshman, the younger brother of Lord Rama, crossed river Ganga at the same site using a suspension bridge, made of jute.
Hence the bridge came to be known as ‘Lakshman Jhula’. The present bridge is a iron bridge that was built in 1939.
The buildings are grand, with intricate designs. Nice reflection and color contrast.
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You remind me so many beautiful memories again...
ReplyDeleteI imagine that bridge really sways as you walk across.
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ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures on the bridge bearing a story on locale.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful Rajesh....but I tell you what, I don't think I'd be gazing up at the sky much while I walked on that bridge. I'd be watching my feet and hanging on for dear life probably!
ReplyDeleteare those temples at the bank of the river? i sure hope you will show those to us one of these days.
ReplyDeleteThis puts my swinging bridges of our county to shame. Oh, my goodness...I an not the least bit afraid of bridges like this, but I would not like to be on there with kids who start jumping up and down. Awesome captures. genie
ReplyDeleteNice pictures. Beautiful reflections in the clear waters of the river, it seems very good!
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ReplyDeletevedere in questa foto un ponte moderno contro un tempio così antico è di grande impatto visivo !
Molto bella questa foto :)
By Myriam
As always, you capture so much of the beauty that is India. I love this country so much.
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Awesome bridge and it does look like a great day in spite of the pale skies that I've come to expect of India!! Great shots, Rajesh, as always!!
ReplyDeletei heard story about this Jhula, when it was actually a rope bridge from my father. He has the experience of traveling on that rope bridge. he went there long ago in his young age.
ReplyDeleteThe last shot a wonderful frame of memory.
ReplyDeleteWow - amazing architecture.
ReplyDeletewhat a pleasant view from the bridge. is that you and your wife in the last photo?
ReplyDeleteLovely bridge with a great view. Must be fun to walk across.
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ReplyDeleteWow, what a fascinating bridge, isn't it scary standing there suspended so high?
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xoxo
Breathtaking hanging bridge view.
ReplyDeletevery neat!
ReplyDeleteI love that 2nd image. What a beautiful spot.
ReplyDeleteThat's nice legend for a very impressive bridge... Thanks for the sharing ! :D
ReplyDeleteI would love to walk on the beautiful bridge.
ReplyDeleteGreat captures, Rajesh:)
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Great capture and nice to know the legend too.
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Mormor
Great shots!Love the views too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great view and the bridge is impressive. Thanks for sharing, Rajesh!
ReplyDeleteamazing architecture, wow!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for liking this old bridge.
ReplyDeleteI think I would feel more confident crossing on an iron bridge rather than one made of jute. It is a pretty bridge.
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ReplyDeleteI can't help but wonder if the bridge sways in a stiff wind.
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Great bridge and amazing buildings on the other side!
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking-all of it! The bridge, the temple (?) and the location where this all sits. It's a lot to take in.
ReplyDeleteintriguing photos of a very lovely place...
ReplyDeleteLovely reflection in river photo and very intriquing bridge photos ~ Nice couple on the bridge ~ ^_^
ReplyDeleteAmazing beautiful captures!
ReplyDeleteNice captures!
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I love these bridges that are sort of a staple of the Himalayas, no?
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beautiful pictures
ReplyDeleteIts such a beautiful place nicely captured by you.
ReplyDeleteI love this place .....have been there ages ago , we were on a road trip to gangotri,badrinath and Kedarnath. We stopped there for a while to take pics :) :)
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