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Haridwar

PLACES OF INTEREST

CHANDI DEVI 

The temple of Chandi Devi atop the Neel Parvat on the other bank of river Ganga was constructed in 1929 A.D. by the king of Kashmir-Suchat Singh. It is a 3 kms, trek from Chandighat. Legend has it that the army chief Chanda-Munda of a local demon King Shumbh-Nishumbha was killed by goddess Chandi here after which the place got the name Chandi Devi. It is believed that the main statue was established by the Adi  Shankaracharya  in 8th century A.D.

MAYA DEVI TEMPLE

This is an ancient temple of Maya Devi the Adhisthatri deity of Haridwar, known as one of the Siddhapeethas. Said to be the place where the heart and navel of goddess Sati had fallen.

HAR KI PAIRI

 This sacred Ghat was constructed by King Vikramaditya in memory of his brother Bhartrihari. It is  believed that Bhartrihari eventually came to Haridwar to meditate by the banks of holy Ganga. When he died, his brother constructed a Ghat in his name which later came to be known as Har-Ki-Pairi. This sacred bathing ghat is also known as Brahmakund. The reflection of golden hues of floral diyas in the river Ganga is the most enchanting sight in the twilight during the Ganga Arti ceremony.

GURUKUI KANGRI UNIVERSITY

It is situated on the Haridwar-Jwalapur bypass road. It is known for an old institution known for following a unique system of educaiian in India. The Ved Mandir Museum with archaeological exhibits in display can also be seen.

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