Haridwar Rishikesh Mahima
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Haridwar Rishikesh
Invocation
Original
हरिद्वार की पावन धरती, ऋषिकेश का धाम। गंगा मैया की गोद में, मिले शांति विश्राम॥
Transliteration
Haridwar ki paavan dharti, Rishikesh ka dhaam. Ganga Maiya ki god mein, mile shaanti vishram.
Meaning / Translation
The holy land of Haridwar, the abode of Rishikesh. In the lap of Mother Ganga, one finds peace and eternal rest.
Har Ki Pauri
Original
हर की पौड़ी पर बहती, निर्मल गंगा धार। दीपों की आभा चमके, पावन है संसार॥
Transliteration
Har ki Pauri par behti, nirmal Ganga dhaara. Deepon ki aabha chamke, paavan hai sansaar.
Meaning / Translation
Upon Har Ki Pauri flows the pure and clear stream of Ganga. The glow of the lamps shines bright, making the entire world feel sacred.
Glory of Rishikesh
Original
ऋषिकेश की तपोभूमि, योगियों का वास। शिव शंकर की कृपा यहाँ, मिटता सब त्रास॥
Transliteration
Rishikesh ki tapobhoomi, yogiyon ka vaas. Shiv Shankar ki kripa yahan, mitta sab traas.
Meaning / Translation
Rishikesh, the land of deep penance and the dwelling of yogis. Through the grace of Lord Shiva, all sufferings and fears are destroyed.
Salvation
Original
डुबकी जो भी लगाता है, पाकर पुण्य फल। गंगा मैया कर देती हैं, जीवन सफल॥
Transliteration
Dubki jo bhi lagaata hai, paakar punya phal. Ganga Maiya kar deti hain, jeevan safal.
Meaning / Translation
Whoever takes a holy dip in the river attains meritorious fruits. Mother Ganga makes one's life complete and successful.