Places To Visit in Haridwar

Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas along the holy River Ganga, Haridwar is known as the gateway to the land of Gods. The small town in Uttarakhand is one of the holiest temple towns in India. The very air of the town reverberates with spiritual bliss. Hear the chimes of the temple bells and the religious chanting of the priests.

Revered as a holy pilgrimage, the town has religious significance as the holy river Ganga enters the Indo-Gangetic Plains of North India for the first time in Haridwar. Famous attractions include the Chandi Devi temple, Maya Devi temple, Bharat Mata Mandir, etc. Each of the temples have deities worshipped according to Hindu Mythology. For the quest for peace and spirituality, this town blessed visitors with a rare experience. Go temple-hopping to centuries’ old temples, stroll along the river banks, have a holy dip in the Ganges, walk through the town markets replete with eateries and more.

Every evening, Haridwar is witness to Ganga Aarti. The daily ritual of worship of the River Goddess is similar to the famous Ganga Aarti held in Varanasi. Held at the Ghats (River Bank) at Har ki Pauri it is a sight to behold. Thousands of devotees flock to the ghats to appease the Gods, they float tiny diyas bedecked by flowers. Another unique feature about the town is that, once in every twelve years, Haridwar hosts the religious mega-gathering, the famous Kumbh Mela. Along with Prayagraj, Nashik and Ujjain, Haridwar is one of the only four cities in India which host the Kumbh Mela, which is inscribed as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

Rishikesh, another holy town in India is hardly an hour’s drive away. Known for sacred Hindu temples and ashrams, Ayurveda and Yoga centers, it is one of the must visit places along with Hardiwar. SImilary, Rajaji National Park, a wildlife haven lies close by. To feel spiritual bliss amid nature’s lap it is one of the best places to visit in India.

Har Ki Pauri Ghat

Har Ki Pauri is a famous ghat on the banks of the Ganges in Haridwar in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. This revered place is the major landmark of the holy city of Haridwar. Literally, "Har" means "Lord Shiva" who is the god according to shaivite Rishav Bhagwan school of Hindu theology, "Ki" means "of" and "Pauri" means "steps". Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu are believed to have visited the Brahmakund in Har Ki Pauri in the Vedic times. It is believed that it is precise spot where the Ganges leaves the mountains and enters the plains. The ghat is on the west bank of Ganges canal through which the Ganges is diverted just to the north. Har Ki Pauri is also the area where thousands of pilgrims converge and the festivities commence during the Kumbha Mela, which takes place every twelve years, and the Ardh Kumbh Mela, which takes place every six years and the Punjabi festival of Vaisakhi, a harvest festival occurring every year in the month of April

Shri Mata Mansa Devi Mandir

Mansa Devi Temple, Haridwar is a Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Mansa Devi in the holy city of Haridwar in the Uttarakhand state of India. The temple is located atop the Bilwa Parvat on the Sivalik Hills, the southernmost mountain chain of the Himalayas. The temple, also known as Bilwa Tirth is one of the Panch Tirth within Haridwar. The temple is known for being the holy abode of Mansa Devi, a form of Shakti and is said to have emerged from the mind of the Lord Shiva. Mansa is regarded as the sister of the Naga Vasuki. She is also believed to be the daughter of Lord Shiva in his human incarnate. The term Mansa means wish and it is believed that the goddess fulfils all the wishes of a sincere devotee.

Maa Chandi Devi Temple

Chandi Devi Temple, Haridwar is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Chandi Devi in the holy city of Haridwar in the Uttarakhand state of India. The temple is situated atop the Neel Parvat on the Eastern summit of the Sivalik Hills, the southernmost mountain chain of the Himalayas. Chandi Devi Temple was built in 1929 by Suchat Singh in his reign as the King of Kashmir. However, the main murti of Chandi Devi at the temple is said to have been installed in the 8th century by Adi Shankaracharya, one of the greatest priests of Hindu religion. The temple also known as Neel Parvat Teerth is one of the Panch Tirth located within Haridwar. Chandi Devi Temple is highly revered by devotees as a Siddh Peetha which is a place of worship where desires get fulfilled.

Hasanamba Temple

Hasanamba temple is a Hindu temple located in Hassan, Karnataka, dedicated to the Goddess Shakti or Amba. The temple was built in the 12th century and tourists are only allowed to visit the temple once a year during the Hindu festival Deepavali in October. Devotees visit the temple to seek blessings of the Goddess during this week