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Introduction 
On the foot of Himalayas, on the
west bank of Ganges is situated the gateway to Lord Vishnu,
i.e., Haridwar. It is also called Ganga-Dwara, because the holy
Ganges enters the plains here. This is one of the seven holy cities
in India. It is called Mayapuri Kshetra in the Puranas. Haridwar is
about 225 kilometers northeast of Delhi. Haridwar is famous for its
temples, bathing ghats and tanks. The Ganges, considered as the
holiest river in India, is the star attraction of Haridwar. Pilgrims
carry back the water from the Ganges, which they believe will remain
fresh forever.
History
Down the ages, Haridwar has purified the mind, the body and the
soul. Not only in spiritual or religious terms Haridwar has come
up as a major learning center for arts, science and culture. This
place has maintained the Gurukul tradition of teaching. This
ancient tradition of teaching has maintained its fervour in
Haridwar.
Haridwar has since ages been a source of Ayurvedic medicines and
has been providing herbal remedies. Haridwar one of the first
towns to be developed on Ganges is still lush and green with
forest and trees. With Rajaji Park in the vicinity Haridwar has
also been the destination for the wildlife and nature lovers. The
city acquires a unique charm in the evening when the ghats become
breath takingly beautiful with thousands of Diyas and Marigold
floating in the waters of Ganges.
Festival
The festivals which are celebrated in
Haridwar are :- Kumbh Mela
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India
has been attracting the whole world with her rich cultural heritages
and spirituality. The renowned Kumbh Mela is a unique blend of all
these. Haridwar Kumbh has its importance as the last Kumbh of this
century. The Kumbh mela is held in every 12 years to commorate this
spritual day .Millions of men, women, children, sagas, Rishi,
Munies, baba's
and tourists gather here to take a dip in the holy water of holy
rivers.
Ardh Kumbh :-
The Ardh Kumbh mela (fair) is held in every 6 years which is
followed by the Kumbh Mela after 6 years.
It is believed that a dip in the holy river Ganga during the Ardh
Kumbh gives one Moksha or Nirvana. Ardha Kumbh also attracts a large
number of people to take the holy dip during these holy days.
Best Season
During the summers the temperature
usually hangs around 40 degrees but winters sees the mercury dipping
as low as six degrees. One Should never expect any sort of pleasant
high altitude climate here. The best seasons to visit Haridwar is
some where between September and June.
Travel Links of Haridwar
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