Explanation:

Vasishta Gufa is situated at about 22 kms from Rishikesh on the bus route to Badrinath/Kedarnath in Uttarakashi district. Sage Vasishta was one of the Saptarshis (7 sages) and one of the first creations of Lord Brahma (the creator). He was the chief priest (Kula Guru) of the line of kings tracing his roots to the family of Sun God (Surya Vansha), the most famous in that line being the Lord Rama - an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Vasishta's one hundred sons were killed by the sage Viswamitra.

Legends say that Vashistha came here at River Ganga for suicide after death of his children. River Ganga refused his suicide. Arundhati (Wife of Vashistha) decided to stay here because she liked the atmosphere.