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Haridwar
Fact File
STD Code : 0133
Altitude : 294.70 meters above sea level.
Area :12.302 sq. km
Best Season :September to June
Significance :An important Hindu pilgrimage centre.
Main Attractions :Har Ki Pauri, Chandi Devi Temple.
Excursions of Haridwar :Rishikesh(24 km.),
Mussoorie(89km.), Dehradun (54km.)
Location
Haridwar is situated on the right side of the bank of the holy
Ganga, and is the point where the river spreads over the northern
plains.
About the city
Haridwar is an ancient pilgrimage site, held in reverence for
centuries. It is believed that having a dip here in the holy river
Ganga opens doors to salvation. Pilgrims flock here from all over
the world to ceremonially bathe in the holy ganga.A visit to
Haridwar is like stepping into a totally different world. Sprawling
waters of Ganga, serene soft environment, enthralling mountains,
saints performing prayers in ashrams, all form a picturesque
panorama. Several temples and ashrams spot this town. .
Haridwar is also famous by the names of Gangadwar, Mokshadwar,
Tapovan and Mayapuri. It is at Haridwar that the Ganga finally
merges into the northern plains.
The Kumbh and the Ardh Kumbh melas also take place here every 12 th
& 6th year.
Prime Attractions of Haridwar
Har Ki Pauri
This is one of the major ghat of Haridwar. This is one of the
sacred places in Haridwar. Also known as the Brahma Kund, the ghat
is scenic pleasure during evenings illuminated with diyas.
Kavand Mela
This mela falls in the month of July and August and is held ten
days before Shivteras. This is the time when thousands of devotees
flock to Haridwar in order to collect holy waters of river Ganga.
Chandi Devi
Situated on the top of the hills, Chanda Devi temple is situated on
the top of a hills called the Neel Parvat. Constructed by the King
of Kashmir, Suchat Singh, in 1929. Chanda Devi forms a popular
shaktepethas in North India.
Sapt Rishi
About 5km from Haridwar, named after the seven rishis (sages) who
prayed here for the good of humanity. It has mythological origin and
it is said that Saptrishis (Seven sages) who had trapped the Ganga
agreed to release the River on King Bhagirath's request, provided it
split into seven streams.
Maya Devi Temple
It is an ancient temple of Maya Devi the Adhishtkatri deity of
Haridwar, known as one of the Siddhapeethas. It is believed that the
heart and navel of goddess Sati had fallen at this ancient
saktipeeth, located to the east of Har-ki-Pauri.
Daksha Mahadev Temple
It is an ancient temple of Daksha Prajapati -father of goddess Mata
Sati wife of lord Shiva. This temple is situated in South Kankhal
town.
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