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Haridwar, literally means 'The gateway to the Gods,one of seven sacred cities of India lies 214 km northeast of Delhi, Haridwar is situated on a 3 km stretch of the banks of the Ganges River in the foothills of the Shivaliks.It is located on the right bank of river Ganga and from here the holy river spreads over the northern plains.
According to a mythological legend, Prince Bhagirath performed penance here to salvage the souls of his ancestors who had perished due to Saint Kapila's curse. Bhagirath was blessed and the holy river descended on the earth and its water revived the sons of King Sagara. Following the tradition of Bhagirath, devout Hindus stand in the sacred waters here, and pray for the salvation of their ancestors
Haridwar - Places of Attraction
- Har-ki-pauri
- Mansadevi Temple
- Chandi Devi Temple
- DakshMahadev Temple, Kankhal
- Sati Kund, Kankhal
- Maa Anand Mai Aashram, Kankhal
- Bilkeshwar Mahadev Temple , Brahmpuri
- Maya Devi Shakti Peeth, Ram Leela Ground
- Shanti Kunj Aashram Gayatri Parivaar
- Saptrishi Aashram
- Gita Mandir
- Bharat Mata Mandir
- Vaishno Devi Mandir
- Bhooma Niketan
- Bhim Gauda Temple
- Piran Kaliyar Sharif, a Muslim Dargah
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