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Rishikesh or Hrishikesh is a municipal corporation and tehsil of the Dehradun district of the Indian state Uttarakhand. It is situated on the right bank of the Ganges river and is a pilgrimage town for Hindus associated with famous sages and yogis. There are numerous temples and ashrams built along the banks of the river. Nicknamed the "Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas", Rishikesh is a vegetarian-only and alcohol-free city. The city has hosted the International Yoga Festival annually on the first week of March since 1999, giving it the nickname of Yoga Capital of the World.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Rishikesh right now?
- The current time in Rishikesh, India is 10:18:19 PM (IST), which is UTC+5:30.
- What time zone is Rishikesh in?
- Rishikesh uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated IST, UTC+5:30.
- Does Rishikesh observe daylight saving time?
- No. Rishikesh does not observe daylight saving time — its UTC offset stays at UTC+5:30 year-round.
- What is the UTC offset in Rishikesh?
- Rishikesh is currently UTC+5:30 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).