Haridwar Temple - Private Tour

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Destination
Haridwar, India

Program details

Haridwar, meaning Lord Vishnu’s door, is a town known for its temples, ghats and ashrams. Haridwar is one of the primary areas where River Ganges emerges from the mountains and enters to the plain areas. It is regarded as one of the seven holiest places to Hindus. Every 12 years, the Haridwar Kumbh Mela attracts millions of pilgrims, devotees and tourists to perform ritualistic bathing on the banks of the River Ganges. To experience Haridwar is to know that beyond the superficial sophistry of politically correct contemporary Hinduism lies a faith as simple as the contours of a lily in full bloom, as old as the abode of the Gods amidst the northern snows. The city stands as a gateway to three other important pilgrimage destinations: Rishikesh, Badrinath, and Kedarnath.



Enjoy full day sightseeing including visit of Mansa Devi Temple (Most visited temple in Haridwar) by cable car, Shantikunj Ashram, Jain Temple, Daksh Temple, you will visit Bara Bazar (biggest traditional Indian market in Haridwar) and an evening visit famous Har Ki Pauri for Ganga Ceremony (Ganga Aarti). The Mansa Devi Temple holds great religious importance for the follower of Hindu religion. It is said that a vital part of Goddess Sati had fallen at this place during the process of divine dismemberment. The temple is also regarded as one of the Siddhapethas dedicated to the Adhisthatri Devi of Haridwar. Shanti Kunj is another place to visit while you are in Haridwar. It is the most important centre for the Gayatri followers all over India. The temple here houses 24 images of Gayatri. Shanti Kunj is also famous for yoga practices. Shwetamber Jain Temple in Haridwar - The tirth came up in the 1990’s with the blessings of Acharya Shri Padam Sagar Suri Ji Maharaj and with it came an end to the long-pending aspirations of Jains for a spot in the holy city of Haridwar.



The entire temple complex, spread over a vast area has been built in Jaisalmer stone in Jain architectural style. Surrounded by lush Himalyan ranges, the temple is an attempt to recapture the sanctity of the Jain faith. Daksha Temple - This temple is named after King Daksha Prajapati, the father of Sati. Daksha is one of the fourteen Prajapatis, creator deities, who preside over procreation and are the protectors of life in Hindu mythology. Popularly known as Sri Daksheshwar Temple, this temple was initially constructed in 1810 AD by Queen Dhankaur. However, the temple was again rebuilt in 1962. Last destination is Har Ki Pauri Ghat where we will watch evening Ganga Ceremony which is a very famous ceremony and visited by hundreds of people every day. After ceremony we will arrange small "Pooja" for you with Hindu priest for you with flower offering to Holy River Ganges



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