The word Haridwar in Hindi literally means"Gateway to the God" has a unique place amongst every devout Hindu. it is the
place where the pilgrimage to two famous temples Kedarnath(Lord Shiva) and Badrinath(Lord Vishnu) starts. it believed
that GODs have left there footprints in Haridwar so that every Human being can follow the path of salvation. it is also the
bastion of ascetics,sages,Sadhus & Mahatmas.
it is a lifetime destination for many people who wish to at least visit once this holy place. it is the very place through which
holiest of all rivers, Ganga flows . Millions throng this place throughout the year to seek salvation, to cleanse the soul and to
perform the last rites of the beloved ones ,from the all parts of the country. Since time immemorial, this has been a place of mediatationfor sages and rishis.
Haridwar is one of the four places where kumbh Mela, the biggest congregation on the earth, is held every 12 years when millions of peoples take a holy dip in the river Ganga.It is believed that pitcher of Amrit(nectar) was kept in hiding here by the gods which was obtained as a result of Sagar Manthan(epic sea-churning). in the struggle fwith Asuras(demons) the pitcher broke spilling some sacred water at 4 places. These are Haridwar, Ujjain and Nasik. The Kumbh mela is held every 3 years in these cities in succession.
A beautiful Arti (chanting hymns in Praise of god) is perform every evening at Har-ki Pauri. There is a slap where the footprints of lord vishnu are believed to be imprinted. Places of interest: are Har-ki Pauri, Ram krishna Mission, Seva ashram Gurukul kangri University, Sapta rishi Ashram and Mansa Devi Temple. It is en-route to the Resort. More |