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of Gods is obtainable through this 'Door of Gods' (Hari-dwar), also
the Gateway to paradise. From this gateway not only Himalayas begins
but also people can go to heaven after having achieved spiritual
salvation.
Associated with
both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, Haridwar is among the seven sacred
cities of India.
Geographically,
the great plains of the Ganges begins  downward
from Haridwar which is an entrance to meet gods and goddesses.
When a person reaches
the feet of Haridwar, he is purified with holy waters which wash
the wretched and the rascals.
Haridwar is the
home of ashrams and dharamsalas which have been established by sadhus
and religious institutions.
 It
is a city of great religious significance and everyday large numbers
of pilgrims arrive and depart; Legend has it that the yakshas and
the devas had the great darshan of Lord Vishnu here.
Every twelve years the kumbh mela and every six year the ardh kumbh
mela (half kumbh) are held when lacs of pilgrims from all over India
throng the ghats of the Ganga.
The Ganga is worshipped as the “holy mother” and believed to be
the cleanser of all sins. From early morning to late at night, hundreds
of pilgrims take the holy dip, worship the sacred Ganga and perform
puja. Each evening hundreds of devotees attend the grand aarti performed
at Har-ki Pauri.
This ghats, Har-ki Pauri, is named after the charan or footprint
of Hari (Vishnu) impressed on a stone set into the upper wall of
the ghat.
 In
the evening the ghats look breathtakingly beautiful, as thousands
of diyas and marigold flowers float and illuminate the Holy waters.
Being one of the oldest living cities, Haridwar finds its mention
in the ancient Hindu scriptures as it weaves through the life and
time stretching from the period of Buddha to the more recent British
advent.
Haridwar has not only remained the abode of the weary in body,  mind
and spirit, but also served as a centre for attraction for many,
for learning the arts, science and culture.
Haridwar’s longstanding position as a great source for Ayurvedic
medicines and herbal remedies as well as its unique Gurukul school
of traditional education along with its the scenic beauty and lush
greenery…....
all give the city a unique flavour and charm and make it a place
to be visited by one and all.
Some more images....
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Kumbh
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Laxman
Jhoola Bridge
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Harkipur
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