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| HARIDWAR CITY - RIVER GANGA |
Haridwar has fascinated people from all over the world with her secularism and her traditions. There are historical monuments, temples, places of religious interests, ashrams, ghats, hotels, kumbh mela, ganges river, yoga, etc. that attract tourists. Haridwar is identified with its handicraft, fairs, folk dances, music and its people. Haridwar is district of Uttarakhand state in India.
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| HAR KI PAURI (in night) |
Haridwar is place where the river Ganges enters in plain areas north India after flowing 250 kms from its origin Gaumukh
(Gangotri Glacier).Haridwar is the place where people from across the India visit for pilgrimage and to take a holy dip into the holy river Ganges. Haridwar is an ancient and it is one of the most sacred cities in India. The diverse nature of the Hindu religion has attracted foreign visitors from all around the world. Foreigners always attracted to Haridwar because here they can closely experience India's complex culture, various Hindu rituals and the ancient civilization.Haridwar is the feeling of the pilgrimage centers of Uttarakhand. Haridwar is as well known as Ganga-Dwara, because the holy Ganges enters the plains here. The well-liked centers of pilgrimage of Haridwar are namely the Gangadwara, Neel Parvat, Kushwart, Bilwa Teerth and Kankhal. Some of the accepted temples of the area are Gauri Shankar Temple, Vaishno Devi temple and Bharat Mata temple. There are several spiritual places in Haridwar which gives relief and mental peace to the visitors.
KUMBH AND MAHA KUMBH (MELA) :
- The meaning of the word ‘Semi’ means that half Kumbh held after six years and for this reason, in the full moon period, which takes place in every twelve years, means six years after the completion of the Kumbh.
- In Haridwar and Prayag there is a semi-Kumbh (Kumbh) between two Kumbh (Maha Kumbh) festivals in a gap of six years. Semi or half Kumbh organizes every six years on the banks of confluence (Sangam).
- This yog of Makar Sankranti is called “Kumbh bath-yog” and this day considered a particular delight because they believed that on this day the doors of heaven from the earth open and by taking a bath here, the soul gets liberation with ease.
- ‘Maha Kumbh’ is a nectar bath time. At the same time, there is a continuous flow of nectar in the sacred stream of the Ganges and the perfect time for Kumbh bath.
- Particularly in the land of Uttarakhand, the Kumbh of the holy town Haridwar is called Mahakumbh.
- Evidence of the existence of Indian culture held every 12 years. Allahabad is the holy and a popular pilgrimage site of India, situated on the banks of river Ganga in Uttar Pradesh.
- This city also mentioned in the religious texts of India. Ved, Puran, Ramayana, and Mahabharata mentioned this place as Prayag.
HOLY BATH IN GANGA JI :
There is a holy bath every day in the Maha Kumbh of Haridwar, which runs from Makar Sankranti to Vaishakh Purnima and also have a unique bath on some days.Apart from this, there are three royal baths. On such occasions, the activities of the Sadhus-saints are the attractions for the pilgrims.In Kumbh, the monks and saints of thirteen Akhadas gather at the Kumbh site.People visit the streets to see this trip coming out of the streets of Haridwar.In such a way, the lifestyle of these saints awakens in everyone’s mind, especially the Naga saints, who do not wear clothes and keep the ashes on their body.Devotees standing on the path, shower flowers on the saints, offer money, etc.
The journey goes through the various arena complexes.The order of the royal bath for various aqueduct already decided. In the same order, they take a bath on everybody’s paw.Apart from this, there are three royal baths. On such occasions, the activities of the Sadhus-saints are the attractions for the pilgrims.In Kumbh, the monks and saints of thirteen Akhadas gather at the Kumbh site.
TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES :
The visitors who wants to come to Haridwar. There are 3 types of mediums by which you can travel.
1) By Train.
2) By Bus.
3) By Flight (Till Jolly Grant).
Haridwar is an important Hindu pilgrimage site in Uttarakhand, north India. The popular Har ki Pauri Ghat and evening Ganga Aarti are popular attractions here. It remains occupied by pilgrims round the year. Places of religious interests like Chandi Devi Temple, Mansa Devi Temple and Maya Devi Temple are worthy of a visit during one's stay in Haridwar
How to Reach Haridwar by Rail
Haridwar has its own railway station which connects the pilgrimage town well with rest of India. It is directly linked with cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Dehradun, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Patna, Gaya, Varanasi, Bhubaneswar, Puri and Kochi by a good number of express trains.
How to Reach Haridwar by Road
Haridwar can be reached easily by road from Delhi, Haryana, UP, Punjab and other parts of Uttarkhand. A number of state transport and private buses connect Haridwar with these places. Bus service is available at frequent basis and fares are also economical. Visitors can board these buses depending upon their suitable timing.
How to Reach Haridwar by Air
Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun serves as the nearest airport to Haridwar. Visitors can take a direct flight to Dehradun from Mumbai or Delhi or connecting flights from anywhere in India. Local vehicles can be availed from outside the airport to reach Haridwar by road from Dehradun.
PLACES TO VISIT IN HARIDWAR :
1) Mansa Devi Mandir
2) Chandi Devi Mandir
4) Pawan Dham
5) Vishnu Ghat
6) Birla Ghat
7) Rajaji National Park
8) Har ki Paudi
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