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Haridwar

Uttarakhand

Haridwar, known as the 'Gateway to Gods,' is a sacred city in India, renowned for its spiritual and cultural significance. It is the point of entry to the Char Dham Yatra, a pilgrimage to the four main centers of pilgrimage in Uttarakhand: Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. The city is situated at the foothills of the Shivalik mountains in the Himalayas and is where the holy river Ganga emerges from the mountains to flow into the plains.

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How to Reach Haridwar

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The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, which is about 35 kilometers from Haridwar.

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Haridwar Railway Station is well-connected to major cities in India.

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Local transportation includes buses, taxis, and auto-rickshaws.

Historical Timeline

  • According to Hindu mythology, Haridwar dates back to the time of Brahma creating the world
  • The city thrived around 1200 to 1700 BC as shown by terra cotta findings
  • Mentioned in the Mahabharata, where the sage Dhaumya extolled its virtues to Yudhisthira
  • Ruled by the Mauryans from 322 to 185 BC and later by the Kushans in the 1st and 2nd century AD
  • King Harshvardhan ruled here from 590 to 647 AD
  • Timur Lang overran the city in 1336 AD
  • Maharaja Man Singh of Amber renovated the ghats, especially Har Ki Pauri, in the 16th century
  • British influence began in the 1800s with the construction of the Bhimgoda Dam and the establishment of the Municipality of Haridwar in 1868.

Bhagwan in Haridwar

Bhagwan associated to Haridwar and whose famous temples and sthal are there in Haridwar

Frequently Asked Questions

Haridwar is one of the seven most sacred pilgrimage spots in India and is believed to be the place where drops of the elixir of immortality (amrita) fell during the Samudra Manthan. It is also where Lord Vishnu's footprint is said to be imprinted.

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