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Haridwar
has very rich ancient religious and cultural heritage. In the ancient scriptures
of India, this place is well known by the name of Mayapur. This city is also well
known for many other things apart from the holy river Ganges. The tomb Piran Kaliar
of Shabir Shahib in Roorkee is a living example of religious harmony in India
which is visited by the people of all religious sects from all over the world.
Besides this, Kumbh fair is organized at the interval of every 12 years in this
city in which about 1 crore pilgrims from all over the world participate.
"Among
the many pilgrimages that dot the length of the Ganga, Haridwar ranks among the
most holy in the land " Accroding to Hindu mythology Haridwar was known as
Kapilsthan.
Lagend has it that the ancestors of Raja Bhagirath, were consumed
by fire at this spot following a cused of rishi Kapil. For their salvation Raja
Bhhagirath requested the ganga to descend on Earth. Haridwar is also famous by
the names of gangadwar, Mokshadwar, Tapovan and Mayapuri. It is at Haridwar that
the Ganga finaly energes into the northern plains. The Kumbh and the Ardh Kumbh
melas also take place here every 12 th & 6th year.
Places
to see: Har ki Pauri, HaridwarKing Vikramaditya constructed
this sacred Ghat in memory of his brother Bhatrihari who it is believed had come
to Haridwar to meditate on the banks of the Ganga. This ghat later came to be
known as Har-Ki-Pauri (also called Brahamakund). At twilight, golden hues of floral
diyas reflected in the river Ganga present the most enchanting sight. The imprint
of Lord Hari's footprint hallows the riverbank temple here. The ghat is regarded
the most sacred and auspicious point to bathe in the Ganga during the 12 year
Kumbh and the 6 year Ardh Kumbh.
Mansa
Devi Temple, HaridwarThe temple of Goddess Mansa Devi is situated at the
top of Bilwa Parwat. The rope-way with its brightly coloured cable cars take devotees
to the old hilltop of Mansa Devi.
Sapt Rishi Ashram and Sapt Sarovar,
Haridwar According to legend the Saptarshis (seven sages) were deep in
meditation here. The Ganga , not wanting to disturb them split herself into seven
streams (Sapt Sarovar) around them.
Chandi Devi Temple, HaridwarThe
Chandi Devi temple at the top of Neel Parvat on river Ganga's banks was built
in1929 A.D. by the King of Kashmir-Suchat Singh. A three kilometers trek from
Chandighat, it is believed that the main statue was established by the Adi Shankaracharya
in 8th century AD. It is at a distance of six kilometers on Neel Parvat on the
other bank of River Ganga.
Daksha Mahadev Temple, Haridwar Mythology
has it that King Daksha Prajapati, father of Sati (Lord Shiva's first wife) performed
yagya at this place, but didn't invite Lord Shiva (Mahadev). Feeling insulted,
Sati burnt herself in the yagya kund. Provoked by this, the ganas (followers)
of Lord Shiva killed King Daksha. Later, Lord Shiva brought him back to life.
The ancient temple of Daksha Mahadev stands in the south Kankhal town.
Maya
Devi Temple, HaridwarHoly-Men Sangam, Haridwar Vacation TourThis is an
ancient temple of Maya Devi the Adhisthatri deity of Hardwar , known as one of
the Siddhapethas. Said to be the places where the hearts and navel of Goddess
Sati had fallen.
Other Places of Interest Jairam Ashram, Vaishnav
Devi Temple, Kanva Rishio Ashram; Bilkeshwar Mahadev; PawanDham; Bhooma Niketan;
Bharat Mata Mandir; Doodhadhari Temple; Shahi Gurudwara.
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