The Divine Journey - Visit to Hemkund and Badri Vishal Date 2 -8 November 13, Page 68 By: Kulveen Narula http://thesouthasiantimes.info/index.php?param=epaper With bags full of excitement, anxiety, anticipation and joy for discovering the unknown trail we arrived at the commencement point - Devbhoomi Rishikesh couple of years ago. The sun had set, we rushed to our hotel to check in and then immediately headed for the banks of the Holy Ganges where the evening aarti had started…. the river was flowing with its full might towards the plains to impart its blessings to the people in various forms -fertile plains, water for industry, etc.There is a massive idol of Shiva erected in the midst of the Ganga in Rishikesh which added to the tranquil environment created by the chants sung in praise of Ganga. Diyas were floated on the holy waters and a whiff of mist floated above the surface – a truly breathtaking experience. The ascent to Hemkund ...