3. Haridwar is regarded as one of the seven
holiest places to Hindus.
Hari means "Lord Vishnu". So, Haridwar stands
for " The Gateway to Lord Vishnu". In order to
reach Badrinath, one of the four Char Dhams,
with a temple of Lord Vishnu, Haridwar is a
typical place to start a pilgrim's journey.
Haridwar along with Ujjain, Nashik
and Prayag is one of four sites where drops
of Amrit, the elixir of immortality, accidentally
spilled over from the pitcher while being
carried by the celestial bird Garuda.
This is manifested in the Kumbha Mela, which
is celebrated every 12 years in Haridwar.
Why you need to visit Haridwar ??
4. Haridwar: How to reach
Haridwar is headquarters of Haridwar district and it has good connectivity with the
other towns of the district and the state.
Haridwar by Road
The National Highway no. 45 connects Haridwar to other cities of the state as well as
other cities. The road connecting Haridwar to Delhi ensures an extremely comfortable
travel. Roadways enquiry phone number is 01334-227037
Haridwar by Air
The nearest domestic airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun which is a
located 35 km from Haridwar. Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi is the
nearest International Airport.
Haridwar by Rail
The Haridwar Railway Station located in Haridwar is under the control of the Northern
Railway zone of the Indian Railways. It has direct links the major cities of India such as
Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Indore, Jaipur, Ahmedabad but it lacks direct
connectivity to major cities of Central India namely Jabalpur, Bhopal, Gwalior and
Nagpur. Trains to Haridwar depart from 3 stations in Delhi: Delhi (DLI), New Delhi
(NDLS) and H Nizamuddin (NZM)
5. * Haridwara district, covering an area of about 2,360 km², is in the
southwestern part of Uttarakhand state of India. Its latitude and
longitude are 29.96-degree north and 78.16-degree east respectively.
Haridwar: The gateway of Lord Vishnu
6. Temperatures:
Summers: 25 °C – 44 °C
Winters: -2 °C – 24 °C
Haridwar: Tourist Season
Haridwar is a picturesque destination affording enchanting views
throughout the year. The right time to visit would be February, March,
August - October. The summer months between March and June when
the days get hot but the nights remain pleasant.
7. Haridwar: Festivales
The Kanwad Mela during the month of Shravana is very popular among
masses in which lacs of devotees of Lord Shiva come to Haridwar to take
holy water of river Ganga.
8. Har ki Pauri : One of the holiest spots on
earth for the Hindus, this ancient bathing
ghat (Steps) is of prime importance. A
majority of the present ghats were largely
developed in the 1800s.
Haridwar: The gateway of Lord Vishnu…(1/3)
Sati Kund: It is the well-known
mythological Sati immolation heritage situated
in kankhal.
Daksheswara Mahadev Temple: The ancient
temple of Daksha Mahadev, also known
as Daksheswara Mahadev Temple, is situated
in the south of Kankhal town and is a tribute to
the legends of Sati's self-immolated and king
Daksha's death and later life with a goat's head.
9. Maya Devi Temple: This temple of the Adhisthatri
deity of Haridwar is considered one of
the Siddhapeethas and is said to be the place where
the heart and navel of Goddess Sati had fallen. It is
one of the few ancient temples still standing in
Haridwar, along with Narayani Shila Temple and
Bhairav Temple.
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Sapt Rishi Ashram and Sapt Rishi Sarovar:
Where the Ganges split herself into seven
currents so that seven great sages on its bank
would not be disturbed by the flow.
Manasa Devi Temple: The temple
dedicated to Mansa Devi, a form of
Shakti draws many pilgrims. There are
two ways to reach the temple – trekking
or it can also be reached through a
ropeway.
10. Bhimgoda Tank: This tank, where Bhima is
said to have drawn water from the rocks by
thrusting his knee into the ground, is situated
at a distance of about 1 km from Har-ki-Pauri.
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Chandi Devi Temple: The present temple,
commemorating the ancient Chandi legend,
was constructed in 1929 AD by the Dogra King
of Kashmir, Suchat Singh; it can also be
reached through a ropeway.
Piran Kaliyar : It was built by Ibrahim Lodhi. This
'Dargah' belongs to "Hazrat Alauddin Sabir
Kaliyari". He was a Sufi Saint of Chishti Order in
Kaliyar village(13th century). Dargah is 7 kms far
from Roorkee town. This Dargah is example of
spiritual harmony in India. During the yearly 'Urs'
festival it is visited by devotees from all over the
world.
