Wednesday, 3 July 2019

Places to visit in Haridwar

PLACES TO VISIT IN HARIDWAR

Haridwar is an ancient city and one of the most important pilgrimage site for Hindus. The holy river Ganga enter Haridwar which gave this city its ancient name of Gangadwar literally mean " Gateway of the Ganga".

HAR KI PAURI-

Har ki pauri is one of the most famous landmark of Haridwar. This ghat is believed to be the exit point of holy river Ganga. The huge procession called as the Ganga Aarti takes place in Brahmakund area of Har ki pauri.

SHANTIKUNJ ASHRAM-

Shantikunj ashram is well renowned ashram in Haridwar. People from all over the world visit this ashram in search of spiritual and moral enlightment.

MANSA DEVI TEMPLE-

Mansa Devi temple is one of the most revered temples in Haridwar. This is located at the Bills parvat. Mansa Devi temple is a famous sidhpeeth and temple offers an panoramic view of city.

CHANDI DEVI TEMPLE-

CHANDI Devi is very popular temple situated in Neel parvat in Haridwar. The present day temple structure was built by the king of Kashmir.

KANKHAL-

Kankhal is a small colony which is one of the five important pilgrimage spots known as Panch teerth in Haridwar. It is known for the housing of Daksheshwar Mahadev Temple.