Haridwar tourist place, “Haridwar is a very beautiful city situated on the banks of river Ganges and between the Shivalink hills of Uttarakhand state in the north of India”. Here the city is at an altitude of 1300 feet above sea level and in the foothills of the Himalayas, a city of temples and ashrams, the name Haridwar means “Gateway of God”. Haridwar is also known as the main gate of Char Dham Yatra. Haridwar is one of the major pilgrimage centers of Hindu religion. Haridwar is one of the Saptapuri (seven holy) places in Hindu scriptures. Haridwar was sanctified by the presence of three gods (Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh). There are footprints of Lord Vishnu on the stone present in the upper wall of Har Ki Pauri where the water of Ganga touches them all the time. In Haridwar, people from all over the country and abroad come to bathe in the Ganges and perform pind daan (worship of Hinduism) of their ancestors. Salvation is attained. People come here to perform various rituals like mundan and asthi visarjan (immersion of a dead person’s bone in the river Ganges), Haridwar is one of the four major places in India where Ardh Kumbh is held every six years and Ardh Kumbh every twelve years. Kumbh Mela takes place. Haridwar is the center of attraction around the world to teach art, culture and science, that is why Haridwar has not only religious importance but also a temple of modern civilization. Shows a different image of you throughout. Every year in Haridwar in the month of Savan (Shravan Ritu) people from all over the country come to collect Kavad (holy water), a wonderful triangle exists for the protection of Haridwar. The two points of this triangle are situated on mountains as Maa Mansa and Maa Chandi as Raksha Kavach, while the peak of the triangle is towards the earth and Bhagwati Maya is sitting on the same downward-facing peak.

Kumb Mala Haridwar :

It is said that when the urn of nectar came out from the churning of the ocean, there was a terrible war between the gods and the demons to get the urn. During the war, the protection of the urn was entrusted to Jupiter, Surya, Chandra and Shani Dev to save the nectar urn from the demons, then the four gods ran away from the demons to save the urn and during this the demons chased them for twelve days and nights. did | During this, these deities had kept the Kalash in Haridwar, Prayag, Ujjain and Nashik. That’s why Kumbh Mela is celebrated every twelve years at these four places.

Lakhs of devotees participate in every Kumbh Mela, in Haridwar in 2021 more than 15 lakh devotees had come for the Kumbh Mela. Sanyasis, priests and yogis from all over India participate in the Kumbh Mela, Haridwar is considered very auspicious for the Kumbh Mela because the river Ganga enters the plains from the mountains here. Many wonderful saints also come to the Kumbh Mela, Naga Sadhus, Sirsaasin Sadhus, Kalpa Vasis and many other types of sadhus come. Bathing in it destroys all sins and evils.

Haridwar tourist place

Har ki pauri.
Chandi Devi Temple.
Mansha Devi Temple
Maya devi Temple .
Ganga Aarti .
Daksh Mahadev.
Bhim Godha
Sapt Rishi Ashram
Go Ghat
Pawan Dham

Apart from these, there are many temples and ghats in Haridwar where you can visit.

1. Har ki Pauri Haridwar:

There are footprints of Lord Vishnu at this religious place of Haridwar. That is why this place is called Har Ki Pauri, it is said that when the Amrit Kalash was entrusted to Jupiter, Surya, Chandra and Shani Dev to protect the pot from the demons during the churning of the ocean, all the four gods They fled after saving the Kalash from the demons and during this the demons followed them for twelve days and nights. At the same time, when the deities kept the Kalash in Haridwar, a few drops of nectar fell on it. The temple of Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar was built by Emperor Vikram Aditya.

Ganga river always touches the footprints of Lord Vishnu in Har Ki Pauri. It is said that whoever takes a dip in Mother Ganga here with a true heart, all his sins get erased. The aarti of Maa Ganga ji is started from here in the evening.

2. Maa chandi devi temple haridwar :

There is a famous temple of Maa Chandi Devi on Neel Parvat adjacent to Haridwar. It is said that when Shubh, Nishubh and Mahisasura had created holocaust on the earth, then the gods sought help from Lord Bholenath to kill these demons, then with the glory of Lord Bholenath and the gods, Mother Chandi Devi incarnated and took the form of Chandi and killed the demons. was killing. Due to the fear of Mata Chandi, Shubh and Nishubh came and hid in Neel Parvat, then Mata Chandi Devi appeared here in the form of a pillar and killed both of them.

After killing the demons and auspicious Nishubh, the deities had asked Mata De to sit at this place for the welfare of mankind. Since then Mata Chandi Devi is doing human welfare by sitting here. Devotees always come and go in the temple of Maa Chandi Devi, but at the time of Navratri, a lot of devotees come here from all over the country and abroad.

How to reach maa chandi devi temple ?

Maa Chandi Devi Temple is about 3 kilometers from Haridwar, you can take taxi or auto rickshaw from Haridwar railway station or bus stand but it can take you to the foot of Neel Parvat.

From there you will have to reach the temple by walking through the hilly roads. From where there is a pedestrian path to the temple, from there you can also take a flying cot to the temple.

3. Maa mansha devi temple haridwar:

There is a famous temple of Maa Mansa Devi on Bilwa mountain adjacent to Haridwar. Manasa Devi is also believed to be the daughter of Lord Bholnath and sister of Vasuki, the king of snakes. Here the temple is visible just above Haridwar. There is a tree here on which devotees ask for their vow by tying a thread and when that vow is fulfilled, they come here and take out the thread.

There are two idols of Maa in the temple, one idol has five arms and one has eight arms. Here the temple is considered one of the 52 Shaktipeeths of Maa Durga.

How to reach mansha devi temple ?

going to the temple, either you have to climb straight up or you can also reach here by flying cradle and have darshan of Mata. The temple is closed between 12 noon to 2 pm. It is believed that Mansa Devi is decorated during this time.
You have to climb a total of 786 steps to reach the temple. The temple remains open from 5 in the morning till 9 in the night.

4. Maya devi temple:

Maya Devi is called the presiding deity of Haridwar. It is believed that this is the place where the ‘navel’ of the dead body of Mata Sati fell. Along with religious rituals, Tantra Sadhana is also done in this temple.

A wonderful triangle exists for the protection of Haridwar. The two points of this triangle are situated on mountains as Maa Mansa and Maa Chandi as Raksha Kavach, while the peak of the triangle is towards the earth and Bhagwati Maya is sitting on the same downward-facing peak.

5. Ganga aarti haridwar:

Mother Ganges travels about 250 kms from the mountains of snow and reaches the plains of Haridwar, that is why Haridwar is also called Gangadwar. Maa Ganga Aarti in Haridwar takes place at Har ki Pauri at the time of sunrise and sunset.

Haridwar Most of the devotees come for the see maa ganga aarti, that is why here is the most popular means of Haridwar. Whenever you go to Haridwar, we also request to you see here Maa Ganga aarti.

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How to reach haridwar ?

1. You can also go to Haridwar by air. The nearest airport to Haridwar is Jolie Grant. The distance from Haridwar to Jolly Grant Airport is just 25 kms. You will also get taxis, share taxis and buses to Haridwar from Jolie Grant. Delhi to Haridwar is 300 kms.

2. You can also go to Haridwar by train. Har ki Pauri is only 2 kilometers away from Haridwar Railway Station.

3. You can also go to Haridwar by bus. Haridwar bus stand and railway station are just opposite, and Har ki Pauri is only 2 kms from here.

When to go to haridwar ?

You can go for a walk in Haridwar at any time. There is crowd here all the time, but you can visit Haridwar in the months of September and October, because at that time the weather of Haridwar is pleasant and a bit cold.

How much will it cost to visit haridwar?

If you are planning to visit Haridwar alone then your Rs.15,000/-. to Rs. 20000/. Will cost up to And if you are with family then your expenses will be Rs.10000/-. From Rs.15000/.. the person will come. In Haridwar, if you go with your family during any festival or fair, then you should book the hotel in advance and if you are alone or with your group, then you will also find many Dharamshalas here. If you haven’t already booked during festivals or fairs, then your expenses will increase by 50% more.

From haridwar where else can you go for sightseeing ?

From Haridwar you can take taxi or bus to any tourist place of Uttarakhand and here you will find many tour and travel people with whom you can plan your Uttarakhand tour.

From Haridwar, you can also do a tour of Rishikesh, Dehradun and Mussoorie in a single day because many tours and travels from Haridwar keep sending tourist buses or taxis from here everyday for one day.

Tips For Haridwar :

· Haridwar is a place of religious faith, whenever you go to Haridwar, be careful here. In Haridwar, you should not fall prey to any baba or exorcist, otherwise you may become a victim of fraud.

· In Haridwar, you will find many hotels and dharamshalas near the bus stand and railway station, whose room rent will be from Rs.300 to Rs.500.

· There are many touts living around Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar, from whom you have to avoid and these people sell a lot of goods too, if you buy any goods from them, then check the rate and goods of that goods carefully.

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