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About Gita Bhavan

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:58:26 +0000

Gita Bhavan is a structure that was constructed a few years back, just across the Lakshman Jhula. The main appeal of the Bhavan comprises of gorgeous paintings and statues, based on the Hindu mythology.

About Bhimgoda Tank

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:22:30 +0000

Named after Bhima, one of the five Pandava brothers, the Bhimgoda Tank is positioned just at a short distance of 500 m from Har ki Pauri. According to a legend, the sacred tank came into being when Bhima banged his knee against the ground, during his journey to Haridwar. Picturesque waterfalls and sprawling gardens surround the lake. Another must-see attractions close to the tank is the dam, considered to be an engineering marve

Aout Piran Kaliar

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:18:52 +0000

Religious tours from Haridwar to Piran Kaliar offer the tourists a magnificent scope to view one of the ancient tombs. Situated in the Roorkee area, the tomb of Shabir Shahib in Piran Kaliar depicts the religious diversity of Haridwar. A famous Dargah of ancient times, Piran Kaliar is visited by tourists coming from all over the world.
People belonging to various religions and faiths visit Piran Kaliar near Haridwar in large numbers each year. Over the years Piran Kaliar has emerged as one of the meeting grounds of multi-religious pilgrims. From Sikhs and Hindus to Muslims and Christians, people of all communities, castes and beliefs come to Piran Kaliar as part of a religious our.
The URS festival is a popular festival, which is celebrated every year in Piran Kaliar. People who wish to explore the inherent traits of Haridwar religious tour often come to Piran Kaliar. This is due to the fact that Piran Kaliar is one of those exclusive sites of Haridwar where religion, humanity and harmony blend well. Tourists can reach Piran Kaliar through bus services which are quite regular in nature. Haridwar has also such transportation facilities as taxis and auto-rickshaws.
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About Har Ki Pauri

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:12:20 +0000

When most of the rishis and yogis look for peace and tranquility, they head towards the Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar Uttarakhand. The temple at Har ki Pauri was erected centuries ago by king Vikrmaditya in rememberance of his brother Bhatrihari. It is a spectacle to watch and experice the spiritual charm of the place during the Kumbh Mela season. Pilgrims at can be noticed performing ablutions and offering prayers at the temple.

Mansa Devi Temple

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:08:42 +0000

This ancient temple dedicated to Mansa Devi is of great importance to the followers of Hinduism. It is situated on the top of Bilwa Parbat and can be reached by foot or by a trolley through the ropeway. Mansa Devi is said to have emerged from the mind of Saint Kashyap and is regarded as the wife of Nag King Vasuki. The Holy Idol of the goddess has three mouths and five arms while the other statue has eight arms. As one of the famous Siddha Peetha temples, Mansa Devi is supposed to grant all the wishes of a sincere devotee. (In fact, Mansa is derived from the word ‘Mansha’ which means ‘wish’. There is a holy tree in the vicinity of the temple.Devotees who want their wishes to be fulfilled by the Goddess tie threads to the branches of this tree. Once their wishes are fulfilled people come back again to the temple to untie the thread from the tree. This is one of the most popular and most visited temples of Haridwar.

Gurukul Kangri University

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Situated in the religious city of Haridwar, the Gurukul Kangri University Haridwar is one of the most deemed universities of the country. The university is noted for the traditional system of education that it imparts to its students. The institute was established by Swamy Shradhanand during the reign of British in India. The college was established as a retort to the famed speech delivered by Lord Macaulay that deprived the Indian system of education, culture and tradition of the country.
Gurukul Kangri University in Haridwar is situated in a picturesque location along the banks of the holy River Ganga. The educational institute was awarded the status of a university in the year 1962 by the Government of India. The university offers courses on the ancient subjects like Medic literature, philosophy, oriental subjects and Sanskrit. Along with these, subjects like modern sciences are also available for the students who are affiliated to the university. In the founding age of the university, its far fetched repute attracted several eminent personalities like Mahatma Gandhi, the British Trade union leader Mr. C.F.A.Andrews and the then British Prime Minister Mr Mac Donald.

Daksha Mahadev Temple

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According to Hindu legends, Daksh Mahadey temple or Shri Daksheshwar temple was built at the site of the yagna held by Daksh and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The holy shrine is known to be built in 1810 AD by Queen Dhankaur. It is located about 6 km from the heart of the city and is one of the most important temple sin Haridwar.
The holy Shiv idol, in phallic form, is situated at the centre of Shri Daksheshwar Temple. The temple is visited by thousands of devotees in August, also known as the holy month of Sawan, the month of Lord Shiva in the Hindu calendar. Special rituals are also performed here on the Shivratri, the marriage day of Shiva and Shakti. Close to this temple are two other holy places, Daksha Ghat and Nileshwar Mahadev Temple.

About Chandi Devi

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:55:22 +0000

Chandi Devi Temple was built in 1929 by the King of Kashmir, Suchat Singh on the top of the Neel Parvat . The distance from Haridwar to the temple is about 6 kms and the there is an option of trekking uphill for the last three 3 kms or taking the cable car. There is an interesting story behind this temple. Legend has it that two demon kings Shumbha and Nishumbha waged a war against Lord Indra and captured his kingdom. Then they threw all the Gods out of heaven and started to make merry. Taking pity on the God’s plight, Goddess Parvati took the form of Chandi Devi to slaughter the demon kings and return the kingdom to Indra. The Goddess Chanda Devi is believed to have rested on this very hill top for a while. Hence the temple was built on that sacred spot to commemorate her. The main idol of Goddess Chanda Devi is said to have been established in the 8th century by Adi Shankaracharya. This temple is known as one of the Siddha Peethas where one’s wishes are fulfilled and every year, millions of devotees make their way to seek the blessings of Chanda Devi.

Mahadev Neelkanth

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:53:07 +0000

According to mythological accounts, during Sagar Manthan, Lord Shiva drank all the effluent venom here, which turned his throat blue. Hence, Shiva also became famous as Neelkanth. A four hour walk from Lakshman Jhoola, this temple is situated at a height of 1700 meters. Quite truly, a not-to-be-missed travel destination away from the madding crowd.

Rishi Ashram

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:51:42 +0000

According to legend the seven sages- Kashyap, Vashit, Atri, Vishwamitra, Jaindayani, Bhardwaj and Gautam-were deep in meditation here. The Ganga, not wanting to disturb them and facilitating each her easy approach prefer rather split herself into seven channels around each Rishi.