Haridwar most well known spiritual place of India

Haridwar

Haridwar is located in the state of Uttarakhand. The main pilgrimage of Hindus. Haridwar is also known as the Gate of the Hari. Haridwar is considered one of the seven sacred places of Hindus. The Ganges river flows into the plains of Haridwar by traveling 253 km from its source Gaumukh (Gangotri) situated at an altitude of 3139 meters above sea level, hence Haridwar is also known as Gangadwar. Haridwar is the place where Amrit A few drops accidentally fell from the pitcher while Garuda was taking the pitcher after churning the sea.

Places to visit in Haridwar

Har Ki Pauri

There is a big ghat of Gangaji here. This is the main attraction of Haridwar. 'Har Ki Pauri' is considered as the most sacred valley of Haridwar. Every pony is also called Brahmakund. On this, Kumbh Mela seems to be fair. Before this ghat, the Ganga appears coming down from the hillside. This is a huge trunk, which always keeps water till the waist. In this valley, bone immersion and Mundan work are done.A brother of Raja Vikramaditya had come to Haridwar to perform penance. He was very dear to them. After his death, King Vikramaditya built this Ghat in memory of Bhai Bhaitari. Bathing here achieves salvation. The pilgrims who come here do not forget to take Ganga water from here, people believe that this Ganges water is always pure. Mela seems to be fair in Chaitra, every year. Every twelve years, when the Sun and Moon are located in Aries and Jupiter in Aquarius, then a Kumbh Mela is held here. It is also the sixth year of the Ardhakumbh Mela. Many lakhs of foreigners come from foreign countries and take a bath in the Ganges.

Ganga ki aarti

 Aarti of Ganga Devi is a major attraction for pilgrims during the evening at Har Ki Pauri. Ganga Aarti is popular not only in the country but also abroad.

Chandi Devi Temple

 This temple is located on the peak of Nil Mountain on the eastern bank of river Ganges, 6 km from Haridwar. The temple is located at a distance of 3 km from Chandighat. There is a climb uphill. There can also be reached by the ropeway. There is a lot of crowds to know from the city. This temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peetho. According to legend, the Chand-Munda monster was struck by Goddess Chandi here, after which the name of this place became Chandi Devi. The main idol of the goddess was founded by Adi Shankaracharya in the eighth century. In addition to the temple of Mata Chandi Devi, there is also a temple of Santoshi Mata. There is also a temple of Hanumanji and Mata Anjana Devi.

Mansa Devi Temple

The temple of Mansa Devi is located on the hill ranges of the Shivlik ranges in Haridwar. It is 3 km away from Haridwar. Mansa Devi fulfills the desire of the devotees' mind, hence this goddess is known as Mansa Devi. There are two idols of the Goddess in the temple, the first statue has three faces and five arms. The second statue is of eight arms. Devotees are bound to fold their thread to fulfill their wishes. It is necessary to go back to the temple to open the thread when it is done. A ropeway has been made to come here too. You can also go through the pedal route.

Maya Devi Temple

It is half a km from Haridwar. This Maya Devi temple was built in the 11th century. 51 power is one of the backs. Here the navel and heart of Goddess Sati fell.

Vaishno Devi temple

Vaishno Devi Temple is located about 1 kilometer from Har Ki Paidi. There is a grand temple of Vaishno Devi here. Vaishno Devi of Jammu, as it is situated on a hill, has three cows in a cave.

Bharatmata Temple

There is a Bharatmata temple at some distance from the Vaishno Devi temple. This temple has been built by Swami Satyamitranand Giri. It was inaugurated by Indira Gandhi by lighting the lamp. This temple is 4 storeyed. The upper floor houses the Vishnu temple and the Shiva temple. The sculptures and paintings in the form of Shur Temple, Mother Temple, Saint Temple, Shakti Temple, and Bharat Darshan on various floors of this temple depict multidimensional images of India.

Saptarshi Ashram

From the 'Bharat Mata Mandir' it can easily be reached to the Saptarshi Ashram. Here the seven sages used to perform austerity. Here the main temple is of Shiva and small shrines of Satya Sages are visible. Unbroken fire is ignited.

Shantikunj / Gayatri Shaktipeeth

Gayatri Shaktipeeth was built in 1971. The Gayatri Parivar is the main center of the Gayatri Parivar, founded by the well-known Manishi Shri Ram Sharma Acharya. This Gayatri Peeth also mainly serves the publication of books written by Shriram Sharma Acharya and his journals.

Parad shivaling

The temple of Parad Shivaling is situated near the ShriHarihar Temple in Kankhal. It is built from Shivling Parad. The Shiva Linga made of this mercury weighs 151 kg. There is a huge tree of Rudraksha in the courtyard of the temple, on which many fruits of Rudraksha are kept.

I tell you when I was in Haridwar, I feel a spiritual attachment with all the above places. I feel peace of mind like I am near to my love, my real life or you can say my final destination. I hope when you plan your travel for Haridwar: The most well known spiritual place of India, you also feel the same thing and this journey will become a memorable part of your life.

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