Haridwar
Haridwar, literally means 'The gateway to the Gods,one of seven sacred cities of India lies 214 km northeast of Delhi, Haridwar is situated on a 3 km stretch of the banks of the Ganges River in the foothills of the Shivaliks.It is located on the right bank of river Ganga and from here the holy river spreads over the northern plains.
According to a mythological legend, Prince Bhagirath performed penance here to salvage the souls of his ancestors who had perished due to Saint Kapila's curse. Bhagirath was blessed and the holy river descended on the earth and its water revived the sons of King Sagara. Following the tradition of Bhagirath, devout Hindus stand in the sacred waters here, and pray for the salvation of their ancestors

Kankhal Near Haridwar

Kankhal is an ancient small town adjoining Haridwar. The town of Kankhal is situated at 5 Km from Har-ki-Pairi. The place was once the capital of King Daksh the father of Parvati. Daksh Mandir, Sati Kund, Maa Anand Mai Ashram is situated here.

Kumbh Mela 2010 Haridwar

According to astrologers, the 'Kumbh Fair' takes place when the planet Jupiter enters Aquarius and the Sun enters Aries. According to mythology, 'Devas' (Gods) and 'Asuras' (Demons) churned the ocean to obtain Nectar and when the coveted 'Kumbha' (pitcher) of Nectar (Amrita) which gave immortality was obtained from the depths of ocean, one of the 'Devas' whisked away the 'Kumbha' from the 'Asuras' and evading from the 'Asuras', stopped at four places viz. Hardwar, Allahabad (Prayag), Nasik and Ujjain before he finally arrived into the safety of heaven. A few drops of Nectar are supposed to have spilled over on the water at these four places and sages, saints and pilgrims started periodically to flock to each of these 'Tirthas' to celebrate the divine event. In fact , it is a unique event that blends religious and social features alike.

Places of Atterection in Haridwar
  • Har-ki-pauri
  • Mansadevi Temple
  • Chandi Devi Temple
  • Prajapati DakshMahadev Temple , Kankhal
  • Parad (Mercury) Shivling, Hari-har-Aashram, Kankhal
  • Sati Kund, Kankhal
  • Maa Anand Mai Aashram, Kankhal
  • Bilkeshwar Mahadev Temple , Brahmpuri
  • Maya Devi Shakti Peeth, Raam Lila Ground
  • ShantiKunj Aashram Gayatri Parivaar
  • Saptrishi Aashram
  • Gita Mandir
  • Bharat Mata Mandir
  • Vaishno Devi Mandir
  • Bhooma Niketan
  • Krishna Parinami Mandir
  • Paawan Dhaam
  • JaiRaam Aashram
  • Bhiim Gauda Temple
  • Patanjali Yogpeeth, Baba Raam Dev, Delhi Road
  • Piran Kaliyar Sharif, a Muslim Dargah