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 Haridwar- gateway to the four pilgrimages in
the Uttaranchal region, is located on the foot
hills of Shivaliks. It is on the banks of
River Ganga. The Ganga leaves the mountains and
enters the plains with Haridwar being the first
major town on the plains.
Though the Ganges does not lose its rapids
completely nevertheless it becomes very quite
and calm here. The water is clean and people
prefer taking bath on the numerous ghats built
on the river shores. It is said that taking bath
here purifies the soul and opens the way for the
ultimate freedom, Nirvana.
Haridwar has earned fame as being the place
which has been blessed by the trinity of Lord
Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. It is also one of the
major Shaktipeeths.
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.
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Haridwar