Top 10 must see places and tourist destination points in Haridwar
Har ki paudi - The most important and pious spot in Haridwar is Har ki Paudi. This is also known as Brahma kund. This is the place in which the holy Ganga River leaves the hills and mountains and enters the plains. The most famous fact here is that there are many footprints on the Ghats of the river, which are supposedly Lord Vishnu’s feet marks. Visitors come here for many reasons, which include head shaving after death in family and ashes of dead to be flown in the holy river. Every twelve years the famous Kumbh Mela/fair is organized here in which millions throng.
Maya Devi Mandir - This was built in the 11th century. It is dedicated to Maya Devi a reincarnation of Shakti. When Timur Lang conquered Haridwar, this was one of the four temples, which remained intact. Here the heart and navel of Goddesses Sati wife of Lord Vishnu fell when she became Sati.
Mansa Devi Mandir – It is located on the top of a hill and can be reached by ropeway. This hill is also called Bilwa Hill of the Shivalik range of Himalayas. It is said that the goddesses grants all wishes of the devotees as they tie a holy thread of tree branches. In addition, when their wish is fulfilled then come back to untie it.
Chandi Devi Mandir – These temples fall under Hindu shakti peeth temples in India. Shaktipeeths are dedicated to Hindu Satis or Shaktis. This temple is dedicated to reincarnation of Durga Goddess or Chandi Devi. It is visited by millions during Navratri and Kumbh Mela and is one of the oldest temples on India.
Bharat Mata Mandir – This depicts the nation as Goddesses. This was established by famous religious Guru Satyanand Giri. This temple has eight floors and each floor is dedicated to various Gods and freedom fighters. Statutes of Mahatma Gandhi, Subash Chandra Bose and Vir Sawarkar etc can be seen here.
Sapth Rishi Ashram – According to folk lore, this Ashram was built on the same place where the seven great gurus used to meditate viz: Atri, Kashyap, Jamdagni, Bhardwaj, Vashisht, Vishwamitra, and Gautam.
Shanti Kunj – This was built in 1971. It is a spiritual hub for Indian culture. People from all lifestyles find peace here and come here for their spiritual questions, answers, and awareness. This well renowned ashram also promotes and organizes various spiritual and meditative programs.
Vaishno Devi Temple – This is a new built but it is said to be the exact replica of the famous Vaishno Devi temple in Jammu and Kashmir. Even the path reaching to the place of worship through tunnels and caves is also the same and is built in that way.
Pavan Dham – This site is renowned for its temples and its architectures and built. The artisans have made exquisitely adorned and beautifully crafted idols and the amazing and authentic mirror and glasswork is a marvelous sight.
Vishnu Ghat – It is the most visited and scared ghat of Haridwar. It is named after Lord Vishnu. It is said that Lord Vishnu took bath here and this water is said to relive all sins.
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