Laxman Jhula

© Mukesh Srivastava

Laxman Jhula

Uploaded: October 11, 2009

Description

Laxman Jhoola : It is a beautiful sight about 7 km north of Rishikesh. There was a hanging just rope bridge across river Ganga (without pillar) till 1889 which was rebuilt with iron ropes in 1939. The suspension bridge has a span of 140. Raghunathji's temple is the main attraction at Laxman Jhoola. Laxman is said to have visited this place and is believed to have done penance to wash his sins for having killed a Brahmin. The suspension bridge connects Rishikesh with Tapovan across river Ganga where a temple is dedicated to Laxman.

Location: Rishikesh, Uttaranchal, India

Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, return light detected, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

Comments

Tiia Vissak October 11, 2009

a cool shot! #1190665

Melissa G. Meiselman October 11, 2009

Fantastic view of this bridge taken from a great vantage point with ultra sharp detail, terrific light, outstanding composition and great scene beyond, Mukesh!!! #8026090

Brett Dolsen October 11, 2009

Awesome detail and perspective Mukesh!!Brett #8026197

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict October 11, 2009

Great image and details on this one, Mukesh.


Dominick #8026211

Michelle Alton October 11, 2009

Fantastic viewpoint for this incredible shot, Mukesh. Fascinating story too. #8026303

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe October 11, 2009

Beautiful details, clarity and composition, Mukesh. Like the info too. #8026358

Colette M. Metcalf October 11, 2009

Very nice!!! #8026430

Tess L. Yee October 11, 2009

Wonderful detail and POV, Mukesh! #8026448

Tarun Bose October 11, 2009

Excellent pov and colours here, Mukesh. #8026537

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 11, 2009

wonderful pov and cAPture, Mukesh! #8028643

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 12, 2009

Such an interesting story connected to this bridge and wonderful place, Mukesh!

-Laura #8028722


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