Vishnu prayag

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Vishnu Prayag(Confluence of Vishnu Ganga and Dhauliganga)

After some Km of joshimath Vishnu Paryag comes after 10km past Joshimath, is where the Alakananda and Dhauli Ganga rivers join together.

History

It is believed that this is the place where Pandu King did strong tapas towards the Emperumaan Sri Vishnu and it is said that the Pandja Pandavas born here.

Next to Vishnu Prayag is a place called Hanuman Ghat where Lord Hanuman and Bheeman met each other. Once, Bheeman thought he was the strong person in the world and was travelling along this side. At that time, Hanuman laid there as a old monkey. Bheema say an old monkey lying before him in the path and shouted at the monkey to give way for him. But, the old monkey (Hanuman) told that since he is so weak, he could not able to move and told that if Bheema could mvoe the tail, he can move it and go along with his way. Bheeman thought he can move the tail with his one hand, but he could not do that. Using his full strength, he tried, but he could not even move the tail for an inch. Finally, he thought, the old monkey might be some Arakkan (or) Magic man. But finally, Anjaneyar showed his original Roopam and explains him that there are brothers (since both are Vaayu Puthras). Bheema fell to the feet of Sri Anjaneyar and asked that he should be along with them during the war against the Gauravars (Duriyodhanan and his troop). Sri Anjaneyar told that he will be along with them in the flag which is found on top of the Chariot of Arjuna.

Since, Naran and Narayanan came to this sthalam, two mountains on the names of them are found. The Nara Parvatham (mountain) is found on the Eastern bank of Alknanda river and Narayana parvatham on the west bank of Alknanda river. These two mountains are almost covered by snow, in all times.

Nara Parvatham is also called as Kubera Bhandar since lots of precious gems and diamonds are found onits glaciers. Once, there lived an arakkan (demon) by name "Sahasrakavacha", who gave lots of trouble for the Rishis and yogis. All of them prayed towards the perumal to help them out from the Arakkan. At that time, both Naran and Narayanan did tapas towards the perumal. On hearing that these two persons were doing severe tapas towards the Emperumaan, Sahasrakavachan rushed towards them to kill them. Both, Naran and Narayanan fought strongly with the demon and finally killed him. Thus, they permenantly stayed in Badrinath to help all the Rishis and Yogis from lots of Arakkans.

About 5 miles away from Badrinath, is a place found which is called as "Dharma Shila". It is believed tht only in this place, Dharma Rajan and his wife kala did tapas towards the perumal. As the Varam from the perumal, Dharma Raja and his wife asked that the perumal should also be found along with them and thats the reason why Dharma shila is found near Badrinath.

Vishnu Prayag Hydroelectric Project

SALIENT FEATURES

River -  	Alakhnanda
Location - 	Hanuman Chatti
Length -	57 m.
Power Tunnel Length 	12 km.
Design Discharge 	65 Cumecs.
Location 	Vishnuprayag
Head 	947.5 m
Installed Capacity 	480 mw
No. of units 	4


This is a run of the river scheme on Alakhnanda river around 260 kms from Rishikesh. The project is proposed to be constructed with 60 meters long barrage, 12 kms in length and 4 meters in diameter tunnel, with a 400 MW powerhouse.

The approximate cost of project, as per March 1996 is Rs.1154.0 crores and Rs. 32.47 crores have been spent as of on March 1997. This project has been given to private company m/s J. P. Industries.

Power purchase agreement between the company and the government has been done. The project is to complete within 5 years.


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ROUTE 1 - Haridwar 
ROUTE 2 - Paonta Sahib 

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