Vashishta (Gufa) Cave is of great sage (Baba, Shadhu, Rishi) Vashistha. Vashishta Gufa, situated on the banks of the Ganga River, is one of the most beautiful places of meditation in Rishikesh- the yoga capital of the world. It is very dark inside but very peaceful. It is most popular place among Indians and foreigners for divine energy. This cave is located 25 kms far from Rishikesh, after one hour drive up river you will find steps down way then you will reach where famous saint vasishtha Guru (Teacher of Lord Rama) meditated on the banks of the Ganges. Vashistha was one of the Saptarishis (Seven Great Sages) in ancient India. Vashistha was manas putra of Lord Brahma & Guru of Lord Ram. This cave is most beautiful and peaceful place for meditation. Many foreigners come here to visit and to do meditation; the environment is full of divine energy and divine sound of mother Ganga. Green magnificent Mountain, pure running river and divine energy make this place more attractive. According to popular beliefs, after the death of his children, Vashishta Muni came here to commit suicide. However, the holy Ganga River failed his attempt. Arundhati, Vashishta's wife, liked the environs and decided to stay here.
In the mid 20th century, Swami Purshottamanand came to this site and maintained it. At present, the Swami Purshottamanand Trust manages this cave. The gufa also houses a small Shiva linga, which is considered sacred. To reach this cave, one has to climb a flight of around 200 steps.
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