TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN HARIDWAR

Evening View of Har Ki Pauri – Haridwar – India

Haridwar is an ancient city. North India’s Uttarakhand state is blessed with many of the Pilgrimage sites and one among them is Haridwar. The city of Haridwar is an important Hindu pilgrimage site. Haridwar, often  eminent for its rich in Temples and Ghats. Ghats are the bathing steps where pilgrims bathe to relieve themselves of their sins and to accomplish salvation. Religiously Haridwar is considered as a holy place. Kumbha mela is one of the most noteworthy event which is celebrated in every 12 years in Haridwar.

Haridwar, the holy city holds great value in case of pilgrimage and tourism as well. A numerous places and festivals are there in Haridwar which attracts the tourists to this land of holiness.

Major Attractions in Haridwar

• Ganga Aarti
• Har ki pauri
• Shanti kunj
• Manasa Devi Temple
• Vaishno Devi Temple
• Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary
• Chandi Devi Temple
• Bharat Mata Mandir
• Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar
• Pawan Dham
• Patanjali Yoga Peeth
• Maya Devi Temple

Ganga Aarti is the worship of River Ganga. As far as Hindu Tradition and Culture is concerned, the River Ganga is not merely just a River, it is the divine mother who gives life in the form of water. The water is considered as holy water. Group of Priests enchanting the holy Ganga Aarti and other Mantras to worship the River.

Har ki pauri is one of the tourist place in Haridwar. The term basically means footsteps of the Lord. During the Ganga Aarti visitors drove along the ghat around to take a holy dip. The whole ghat illuminated by lights of the three tired lamps of fire in the hands of priests is a mesmeric sight. Devotees float thousands of diyas in the water surface. Both these culminates the ethereal aura of magnificence.

Shanti Kunj attracts thousands of pilgrims. It is known as the command centre of All World Gayatri Power. The prominent attractions of Shanti Kunj are:

• Yagya Shala
• Gayatri Mata Temple
• Akhand Deep
• Devatma Himalaya Temple

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Manasa Devi Temple is one of the most Prominent tourist attractions in Haridwar. It is one of the Panch tirth, that is five Pilgrimages within Haridwar. The temple is dedicated to Manasa Devi, goddess of snake. The temple is located at top of Biswas Parvat on shivalik Hills.

Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary is an important tourist attraction of Haridwar other than temples and religious centres. Haridwar provides a nature treat to all the wildlife lovers. This wildlife zone is located on the banks of River Ganga and here one could witness the soul of artistic beauty of nature and its flora and fauna.

Vaishno Devi Temple is an essential tourist or Pilgrim attraction in Haridwar. The Temple is dedicated to Vaishno Devi, who is an incarnation of Goddess Laxmi. The temple in Haridwar is simply a facsimile of the original temple in Katra in Jammu.

Chandi Devi Temple is at the top of Neel Parvat and is dedicated to Chandika Devi. Daksha Mahadev Temple is one of the oldest temple located in kankhal in Haridwar and is one of the attractions for tourists. Bharat Mata Mandir is a unique one among all famous shrines and temples. Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar is a bird sanctuary, probably a paradise to the bird lovers.

There are tremendous attractions for the tourists and pilgrims in the city of Haridwar. One could explore their voyage through the soul of the land by enjoying a variety of treats for both the eyes and mind.