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When it comes to the Beatles we always remember White Album,or Let it be.But there is an interesting history about the Beatles in Rishikesh.

The Beatles were one of the most popular music bands in 1960's throughout the world.In February 1968 , The Beatles travelled to Rishikesh in northern india to take part in an advantage transcendental meditation training. course at the ashram of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.The visit followed the group's denunciation of drugs in favour of transcendental meditation.And received widespread media attention.Led by George Harrison commitment,the band's interest in the Maharishi 's teachings changed Western attitudes. about Indian Spirituality and encouraged the study of transcendental meditation.This visit was also the most productive period for the band's songwriting.
The Beatles had intended to join the Maharishi in India soon after attending his seminar in Bangor in Wales.In late August 1967.This attendance at the seminar was cut short by the death of their
manager ,Brian Epstein,After which they committed to making a television film:The magical mystery tour.Convinced of the merits of TM, Harrison and John Lennon became spokesmen for the Maharishi's spiritual regeneration movement,as he gained international prominence as the guru to the Beatles.The band members arrived in India in mid February 1968,along with their wives, girlfriends, assistants and numerous reporters.They joined a group of 60 people who were training to be TM teachers, among the other celebrity meditators were musicians Donovan ,Mike love and Paul horn.They have created 48 songs and .18 of those songs appeared on the Abbey road album and others used for various solo projects.

Some people believe that the Beatles were feeling so much stress due to constant Media attention and fame.Even their internal relations were also effected.Their tour of Rishikesh gave them new vision to their life.

After the Beatles visit to Rishikesh,the city came into limelight and become a popular destination among the international tourists .

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