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Haridwar, The Gateway to Gods
Haridwar or 'the Gateway to the Gods' is one of the seven holiest
places according to Hindu mythology, as the Gods are believed to
have left their footprints in Haridwar. Due to its geographical
location too, Haridwar stands as the gateway to the other three
important pilgrimages of Uttrakhand namely, Rishikesh, Badrinath and
Kedarnath. Referred to as Mayapuri, Gangadwar, and Mokshadwar in the
ancient scriptures and epics, Haridwar has always remained a major
pilgrimage for the Hindus.
The list of attractions in
Haridwar is endless. Har-Ki-Pauri, the sacred ghat was constructed
by King Vikramaditya in the memory of his brother Bhartrihari. The
golden reflection of floral diyas in the river Ganges is the most
enchanting sight in the twilight during the Ganga aarti ceremony at
the ghat.
Haridwar has a number of
interesting sites that you can include in your excursion. Rishikesh,
around 28 km off Haridwar, is at the base of the Himalayas and it is
where the Ganges comes down to the plains from the hills. A
breathtaking experience of natural beauty and undiscovered wildlife
awaits here. Not to mention the peace and tranquility of a landscape
associated with sages and meditation.
Several festivals are celebrated
in Haridwar. Haridwar, one of the oldest and holiest pilgrim centers
of India, is also the place that plays host to around eight to ten
million devotees during the Kumbh melas. The history of the Kumbh
Mela dates back to the creation of the Universe and as a show of
their faith, Hindus from all over the country assemble to take a
holy dip in the Ganges.
The Indian city of Haridwar is
easily accessible through air, road and rail from the other major
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