Thursday, January 6, 2011

Haridwar - the Gateway to the Gods


Haridwar is also known as holy city which is situated in Uttrakhand state of India. According to Indian mythology it is concerned with both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu and known as the Gateway to the Gods. Haridwar is among the seven sacred cities of India. It is the biggest venue for the Kumbh Mela in India which occurs in every twelve years.

In Haridwar there is a great statue of Shiva at the fork of the river the Ganges. Haridwar also stands as a gateway to three other important pilgrimage destinations Rishikesh, Badrinath and Kedarnath. Haridwar has very rich ancient religious and cultural heritage.

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