Haridwar The Religious City

Har Ki Pauri

One of the most popular places in Haridwar, Har Ki Pauri is a ghat, which was built by King Vikramaditya. It is believed that Vikramaditya ordered for this ghat to be constructed in the memory of his brother Bharthari.

The most famed spot here is the Brahmakund, which is thronged by devotees from all over the country.

Another major attraction of Har Ki Pauri is the evening Aarti that is organized each evening with great zeal. It is in fact one of those events in Haridwar that one should not miss out on.

After the Aarti, devotees float Diyas inn the River Ganga, which looks stunning in the evening light. Har Ki Pauri is a major landmark place and a famous ghat on the banks of river Ganga in Haridwar.

Mansa Devi Mandir

Mansa devi temple is situated in bilwa parvat in haridwar. you can go by cable car or by walk. Mansa devi Temple is very famous temple in haridwar city.

Presiding over the Bilwa Parvat is the temple of Mansa Devi. It is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Haridwar and can be reached by a cable car. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Mansa (the goddess who fulfills wishes) and has two prime idols of the Goddess in the main temple; one with three mouths and five arms, while the other one has eight arms. Another reason for the temple being famous is the spectacular view from the cable car.

Devotees who visit the temple usually like to take some Parasad (offerings) for the Goddess. There's no shortage of sellers, either where you board the cable car or outside the temple.

Chandi Devi Mandir

Chandi devi temple is located in neel parvat in haridwar. you can go by cable car or by walk 03 KMS . Chandi devi Temple is very famous temple in haridwar.

Built by King Suchat Singh, Chandi Devu Temple is perched on Neel Parvat. To reach the temple one has to trek 3kms from Chandighat or have to take the cable car. According to legends, it is the same place where Goddess Chandi killed Chanda-Munda, an army chief of the Demon Kings Sumbha and Nishumba. It is also believed that the main deity in the temple was established by the great saint Adi Shankarcharaya in the 8th century.

The entry to the temple is also lined with vendors peddling everything from jewelry to music. Navaratri festival is celebrated here. People came here for full fill their requirement.

Ganga Arti at Haridwar

Godess Ganga is believed to have come on earth from the heavens to provide salvation, peace and Moksha to people.

Ganga Aarti is a vedic ritual done to worship Maa Ganga in which light of 51 or 101 wicks soaked in oil or ghee and camphor is offered to Goddess Ganga.

Performing Ganga Aarti gives peace of mind, brings prosperity and happiness to the family. River Ganga is personified as the godess giving Moksha and washing away all sins of the devotees.

Ganga Aarti is a religious prayer that takes place at the bank of the sacred river Ganga at the Har-ki-Pauri ghat in Haridwar.

Shanti Kunj Gayatri Parivar Haridwar

It is headquarter of one of the most famous spiritual and social organizations, the All World Gayatri Parivar in India. Situated at the bank of River Ganga and at a distance of about 5kms from Haridwar Railway Station, Shantikunj is approached by a large number of people seeking spiritual guidance.

Therefore, it is one of the best places to see in Haridwar as it adds to your spiritual journey in the city. The key features of Shantikunj are Social Reforms, Psycho-Social Engineering, Disaster Management, Self-reliant Development of Rural India, Comprehensive Training Programs, Revival of Vedic culture, Reinvestigation of Vedic literature & Methods of Sadhana , Sixteen Sanskar s (sacramental rites), Vichar Kranti Abhiyan (Thought Revolution Movement), Innovative research in Ayurveda,

Tirthas (Pilgrimage Centers), Worshipping the deity of human life through threefold path of Upasana , Sadhana and Aradhana, and Ascent and Empowerment of Women and Transformation of Youth : Shiksha and Vidya ( Education , Knowledge and Righteous Intellect).

Daksh Mahadev Mandir

This temple is a tribute to a Hindu mythological legend. According to the legend, King Daksha Prajapati, who was the father of Dakshayani (Lord Shiva’s first wife), organized a yagña, in which is he deliberately did not invite Lord Shiva.

However, Lord Shiva arrived at the yagna and on doing so he was insulted by the king. When Dakshayani saw this, she felt infuriated and self-immolated herself in the yagna kund. Later King Daksha was killed by a demon called Virabhadra, which was born out of Shiva’s anger. However, after sometime the king was brought to life and was given a goat’s head by Shiva.

This temple throngs with tourists in the month of August, which is also known as the holy month of Sawan. This month is also known as the month of Lord Shiva, according to the Hindu calendar. Special rituals are also performed here on the Shivratri, the marriage day of Shiva and Shakti.

Vishnu Ghat

Tourists and pilgrims can reach Vishnu Ghat as it is situated near Har Ki Pauri. One can walk along the banks of river Ganges to reach the Ghat. Another landmark near Vishnu Ghat is the Motibazaar – Har Ki Pauri road which is near the Vishnu Ghat.

Nearest railway station is Haridwar railway station which is only 1km from the Vishnu Ghat. Nearest airport is situated at Jolly Grant which is located 37 kms from Haridwar. Vishnu Ghat is one of the most peaceful and serene Ghats at Haridwar. Named after the supreme lord of the universe Vishnu, this Ghat is visited by large number of Vaishnavites. Due to its location away from the Har Ki Pauri, this Ghat is less crowded than others. It is also one of the safest and cleanest Ghats in Haridwar.

Pilgrims and devotees come to this place and take a dip in the holy Ganges to absolve their sins. One can also find nice hotels and guesthouses near Vishnu Ghat.

Sapt Rishi Ashram

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About 5kms away from Haridwar, Sapt Rishi Asharam is one place that every tourist should see. Maintaining an old-world charm, this ashram is the Sanskrit learning point. Sapt Rishi Ashram is so named, as it was the place where seven sages, namely Kashyapa, Vashisht, Gautam, Jamadagi, Vishwamitra, Bhardwaja and Atri once meditated. The ashram is at a short distance from the bank of the River Ganga and is also quite a picturesque place. It is also believed that Pandavas while going to Himalaya crossed this place as well.

Ganga, not wanting to agitate them and make possible each her simple approach prefers rather divides herself into seven conduits around each Rishi, and these are known by Sapt Sarovar and these Sarovar flows in the front of Sapt Rishi Ashrams which is positioned next to the Haridwar Rishikesh road.

Bara Bazaar

Situated on the Railway Road, Bara Bazar is a popular shopping place in Haridwar. Since Haridwar is a religious town, all you can expect here are the items that are required in a Pooja (Worship).

However, at Bara Bazar you are likely to find handicraft articles as well; these in fact can very well be taken back home as souvenirs. Rudraksha seeds, churan (digestive powders) and a variety of sweets made from milk can also be brought from the shops in Bara Bazar. Ayurvedic medicines are also quite a popular buy in the market.

The bustling Bara Bazaar market of Haridwar is a shopper's stop for the local as well as foreign tourists. This lively market is famous for selling religious products.

Bhimgoda Tank

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Having historical importance, the Bhimgoda Kund/Tank is situated about 1km from Har ki Pauri. Legend have it that while proceeding to the Himalaya, the Pandavas stopped by to drink water here in Haridwar, and Bhimgoda is the place where Bhima drew water from the rocks by thrusting his knee (Goda). It is a major attraction in Haridwar and is visited by many people all through the year.

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