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Travel Guide >> Haridwar Tourism Haridwar TourismHaridwar has very rich ancient religious and cultural heritage. in the ancient scriptures of India, this place is well known by the name of Mayapur. This city is also well known for many other things apart from the holy river Ganges. Haridwar has privilege of having IIT at Roorkee, formerly known as University of Roorkee, founded in 1847 as a first technical institute of India.The city has one of the "navratna PSUs of India" i.e BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals India Ltd.). The tomb Piran Kaliar of Shabir Shahib in Roorkee is a living example of religious harmony in India which is visited by the people of all religious sects from all over the world. There is another University in the city called Gurukul Kangri Vishva Vidyalaya apart from the head quarter of Uttaranchal State Public Service Commission also being established at Haridwar. Besides this, Kumbh fair is organized at the interval of every 12 years in this city in which about 1 crore pilgrims from all over the world participate. "Among the many pilgrimages that dot the length of the Ganga, Haridwar ranks among the most holy in the land " Accroding to Hindu mythology Haridwar was known as Kapilsthan. Lagend has it that the ancestors of Raja Bhagirath, were consumed by fire at this spot following a cused of rishi Kapil. For their salvation Raja Bhhagirath requested the ganga to descend on Earth. Haridwar is also famous by the names of gangadwar, Mokshadwar, Tapovan and Mayapuri. It is at Haridwar that the Ganga finaly energes into the northern plains. The Kumbh and the Ardh Kumbh melas also take place here every 12 th & 6th year. Places to Visit Chandi Devi The temple of Chandi Devi a the Neel Parvat on the other bank of river Ganga was constructed in 1929 AD by the King of Kashmir - Suchat Singh. Legend has it that Chanda-Munda the army chief of the local demon king, Shumbha-Nishumbha, was killed by Goddess Chandi here after which the place got the name Chandi Devi. It is believed that the main statue was established by the Adi Sankaracharya in 8th Century AD. Bharat Mata Temple An important temples of Haridwar, it is a huge construction with has eight floors which has images of cities, heroes and great men. Shanti Kunj It is the famous ashram of Gayatri. Followers and pilgrims from far and wide converge here for yoga and natural cures. Har-Ki-Pauri This sacred Ghat was constructed by King Vikramaditya in memory of his brother Bhartrihari who came to Haridwar to meditate by the banks of the holy Ganga. This sacred bathing ghat is also known as Brahmakund. It is the most important ghat on the river Ganga, where a holy dip is a must for every devotee. Bhimgoda Legend has it that while the Pandavas were here, Bhim with one blow of his horse's hoof drew water from the rocks at this spot. Mansa Devi Temple The temple of Bilwa Parvat is dedicated to the Goddess Mansa Devi. The powerful imagery of the goddess is depicted with her having three mouths and five arms. Vaishno Devi Temple The temple of Bilwa The newly constructed temple dedicated to the Goddess Vaishno Devi is on the lines of the famous temple by the same name in Jammu. Gurukul Kangri University Within the precincts of this University is the Ved Mandir which houses many archaeological exhibits. It is situated on the Haridwar-Jwalapur bypass road. Daksh Mahadev Temple The ancient temple of Daksh Mahadev is situated in the south of Kankhal town and was constructed by Queen Dhankaur in 1810 AD. Mansa Devi Temple The temple of Bilwa Parvat is dedicated to the Goddess Mansa Devi. The powerful imagery of the goddess is depicted with her having three mouths and five arms. Places of Religious interest: The Chandi Devi Temple Maya Devi Temple Har- Ki- Pauri the Sacred Bathing Ghat Vilvkeshwar Mahadev Doodhadhari Temple Vaishnav Devi Temple Sapt Sarovar Shahi Gurudwara Mansa Devi Temple Daksha Mahadev temple Bhimgoda Tank Pawan Dham Sureshwari Devi Temple Seraal Ashrams form excellent religious excursion sites. FACILITIES Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, 42 km from Haridwar. Northern Railways Broad & metre gauge lines connect Haridwar to major centres in the country. Haridwar, on state Highway No. 45 is well connected to all major centres in the region The upper reaches of Garhwal are connected by bus services of Garhwal Motor Operators Union, Tehri Garhwal Yatayat service etc.
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