In the evening the ghats look breathtakingly beautiful as thousands of diyas lamps and marigold flowers float and illuminate the holy waters. Haridwar as today has not only religious importance but it has another temple of modern civilization i.
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Print Share Facebook Twitter. Haridwar is also famous for the Kumbh and Ardh Kumbh fairs that are held once in every 12 and 6 years respectively. Millions of devotees assemble here during this auspicious occasion and take a dip in the holiest river of India. It is said that drops of amrit nectar obtained after the 'Sagar Manthan' fell at four places Haridwar, Allahabad, Ujjain and Nashik and the Kumbh fair is held at these four sacred sites.
Haridwar Uttarakhand About Uttarakhand Haridwar. One can do temple hopping, stroll along the river banks, have a holy dip in the Ganges or enjoy the serene atmosphere of the heavenly place. You can visit some of the sacred Hindu temples and ashrams or rejuvenate your senses at the Ayurveda and Yoga centers. The auspicious Ganga Arti held at Har ki Pauri is a sight to behold, as the city is drenched in the divine aura of the glittering diyas and the ambiance is accentuated by the chanting of the mantras to appease the gods.
The tiny diyas bedecked by flowers appear as if thousands of lamps are set to float in the river. Haridwar also has a lot in store for the adventure enthusiasts as Rajaji National Park and Rishikesh are located on the outskirts of Haridwar. Haridwar is one of the most visited pilgrimage place in India. As such, there is no dearth of accommodation options in Haridwar as one can find a variety of accommodations according to his budget.
There are many luxurious hotels and resorts available with all modern facilities and amenities. Semi-deluxe and budget guesthouses with limited amenities are peppered all over Haridwar. Being a popular destination both for tourists and pilgrims, there are a number of restaurants and eating out places in Haridwar. However, being a place of religious significance, non-vegetarian food and alcohol are prohibited in Haridwar.
Luxurious hotels tend to serve a variety of cuisines at their in-house restaurants. There are plenty of local restaurants spread all over Haridwar that serve lip-smacking vegetarian dishes. The city has been mentioned in several Hindu texts, scriptures, and books from the times of Buddha to the British invasion. Haridwar also finds its mention in the travel journals of the famous ancient explorers.
The city was first connected with railways via Laksar, through branch line in In , Haridwar became a part of the Haridwar district of Uttarakhand which was carved out as a separate state from Uttar Pradesh. As per Hindu mythology, during the Samudra Manthan or the churning of the ocean, the precious drops of elixir or Amrit which carried the boon of immortality were accidentally spilled at four sites i.
To commemorate this event, Kumbh Mela, and Maha Kumbh Mela , the mass Hindu pilgrimages of faith is celebrated once in three years and once in 12 years at one of the four places respectively. It is believed that Brahma Kund situated at Har Ki Pauri is the place where the drops of elixir fell.
Haridwar is an ancient city and a Municipality in the Haridwar district of Uttarakhand. It is also the headquarters and the largest city of Haridwar district. Haridwar showcases a vivid topography, with the mighty Himalayas on one side and the plains on the other.
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River Rafting in Rishikesh has been started in Rishikesh.
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