Ruru Kshetra (), also known as Ridi (रिडी), is a religious and cultural place situated on the confluence of ''Ridi Khola'' and Kaligandaki river in

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. It is also tri-junction of Gulmi, Palpa and Syangja districts. It is one of the Char Dham in Nepal. An age long fair Ridi Mela''' is held during

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for three days. The first, second and third days are called as ''Jethi Sankranti'', ''Maili Sankranti'' and ''Kanchhi Sankranti'' respectively. It is believed to obtain

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if one take holy bath on Kaligandaki river for the three days and worship in Rishikesh Temple. The Rishikesh Complex of Ruru Kshetra is in

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tentative list. Shaligram, the symbol of

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, is found here on the bank of Kaligandaki river.

History

Mukund Sen, the first king of Palpa, discovered the deity of God Rishikesh while having holy dip in Kaligandaki river and established the temple of Rishikesh.

References

Hindu pilgrimage sites in Nepal Char Dham temples in Nepal Buildings and structures in Gulmi District {{Syangja-geo-stub

History

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