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The Rishikesh Complex of Ruru Kshetra (Rishikesh Temple) is located in southwestern
Retrieved March 3, 2009
Nepal
Nepal (; ne, नेपाल ), formerly the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal ( ne,
सङ्घीय लोकतान्त्रिक गणतन्त्र नेपाल ), is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is ma ...
in the Palpa District, Lumbini Zone. It is an important Hindu pilgrimage as well as cremation site referred to in the Hindu epics.Rishikesh Complex of Ruru Kshetra - UNESCO World Heritage CentreRetrieved March 3, 2009
Site description
The complex is a combination of numerous styles of architecture, form themedieval
In the history of Europe, the Middle Ages or medieval period lasted approximately from the late 5th to the late 15th centuries, similar to the post-classical period of global history. It began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire a ...
period and Sen period. The site is still well preserved and in use today as a sacred Hindu site where important Vedic
upright=1.2, The Vedas are ancient Sanskrit texts of Hinduism. Above: A page from the '' Atharvaveda''.
The Vedas (, , ) are a large body of religious texts originating in ancient India. Composed in Vedic Sanskrit, the texts constitute the ...
rituals are performed.
The adjacent settlement of Ridi still retains its medieval character and architecture with its close linkage to the Rishikesh Complex. The living heritage of Rishikesh of Ruru Kshetra is still preserved, with fairs and festivals being held regularly, ancient worship practices related to the propagation of Vedic rituals and culture and the practice of Bhaktini Amas (female mendicants).
World Heritage status
This site was added to theUNESCO
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World Heritage Tentative List on January 30, 2008 in the Cultural category.
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