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:: HARIDWAR :: |
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Haridwar
(also known as Hardwar) is a holy city in the state of
Uttarakhand in northern India. Known as the Gateway to the
Gods, Haridwar is considered one of the seven holiest places
according to Hindus, as the devas are said to have left their
footprints there. Here pilgrims float diyas on the Ganges, to
commemorate their deceased ancestors. The city also stands as
a gateway to three other important pilgrimage destinations:
Rishikesh, Badrinath, and Kedarnath. In Haridwar you will see
a great statue of Shiva at the fork of the river. If you are
there for a short visit, it is definitely worth to visit the
temple on top of the mountain, with a wonderful view. |
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Haridwar 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.
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 Uttarakhand 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 |
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::RISHIKESH:: |
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Rishikesh is yet another centre of pilgrimage and
tourist attraction for Indians as well as
foreigners. Rishikesh is popularly known as the
Yoga Capital of the World. Rishikesh is 28 kms
from Haridwar on way to Badrinath and is situated
at the foothills on either side of holy river
Ganga and is surrounded by Shivalik ranges from
three sides. |
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Rishikesh
complex consists of three distinct areas, known as
Rishikesh, Muni-ki-Reti and Swargashram. The town
is well known for modem and ancient Ashrams. In
addition, it has temples and other places which
are in one way or other connected with Puranic
legends. It is said that when Raibhya Rishi did
rigorous penances, the God appeared and the place
was named 'Hrishikesh' and subsequently the place
came to be known as Rishikesh. |
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Bharat,
brother of Lord Rama, also subjected himself to severe
penances here and in his memory
Bharat
Temple
was constructed. Temples are also dedicated to Lord Ram,
Lakshman and Shatrughan. The other temples are Pushkar temple,
Bharat temple, Rishikund and Raghunath temple.There are many
spiritual Yoga and meditation centres located here which are
regularly visited by large number of tourists from all over
the world. |
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Haridwar -
Rishikesh
Reservation Form
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