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Haridwar-The Gateway to God
Haridwar located in the foothills of Himalayas is an eternal spiritual destination which is also one among the seven holiest places in India. This holy place which is rich in religious and cultural heritage is said to have been blessed by three Hindu Gods, namely Lord Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. Har Ki Pauri, Mansa Devi, Daksha Mahadev Temple, Sapt Rishi and Maya Devi are some of the prominent pilgrim attractions of this place. Kumbh Mela, a renowned festival of Haridwar, which is conducted once in 12 years, draws millions of people who come to bath in the Ganges to cleanse their sins.
Haridwar located in the foothills of Himalayas is an eternal spiritual destination which is also one among the seven holiest places in India. This holy place which is rich in religious and cultural heritage is said to have been blessed by three Hindu Gods, namely Lord Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. Har Ki Pauri, Mansa Devi, Daksha Mahadev Temple, Sapt Rishi and Maya Devi are some of the prominent pilgrim attractions of this place. Kumbh Mela, a renowned festival of Haridwar, which is conducted once in 12 years, draws millions of people who come to bath in the Ganges to cleanse their sins.
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Reader's comments(4)
1: what i personally think is you guys forgot major destination.. Vaishno Devi in this list. Even in heavy snow falls 1000s of pilgrims reach there for Maa Vaishno Devi darshan... Jai Mata Di.. :)
Posted by: Ashish Gilhotra - 29 Feb, 2012
2: what about Tirupathi Balaji temple.this article is incomplete one w/o tirupathi Balaji temple
raghu replied to: Ashish Gilhotra post - 03 Mar, 2012
3: Good summary of diffferent places of interest within those well known destinations!
Posted by: raju - 28 Feb, 2012
