Places to visit in Almora District
Let’s Encounter Top 10 Famous Temples that you must visit in Haridwar
- Mansa Devi Temple
- Bharat Mata Mandir
- Chandi Devi Temple
- Daksheshwara Mahadev Temple
- Har Ki Pauri
- Maya Devi Temple
- Shantikunj Haridwar
- Doodhdhari Barfani Temple
- Patanjali Yogpeeth
- Neeleshwar Temple
1. Mansa Devi Temple
The goddess Mansa Devi is honoured in the Mansa Devi Temple. Maa Mansa Devi is another name for the Goddess. Mansa Devi is said to have originated from the intellect of the renowned Sage Kashyapa. Mansa means to wish, and the goddess is known as Mansa Devi because she grants wishes.
The temple can be found in Bilva Parvat (Mountain). There is also a ropeway (cable car) available here. The pilgrims have three options for getting to the temple. 1. On a regular trek (1.5km one way) 2. Step-by-step (480 steps approx) 3. Using a ropeway (cable vehicle) (5 Minutes ride).
2. Bharat Mata Mandir
3. Chandi Devi Temple
4. Daksheswara Mahadev Temple
Lord Shiva is honoured in the Daksheswara Mahadev Temple (Mahadev). Daksha temple or Daksha Mandir are other names for it. Mata Sati’s father was King Daksha (The first wife of Lord Shiva).
This temple is located in Kankhal, a town located 4 kilometres from Haridwar Railway Station. The temple is one of Haridwar’s most well-known and historic structures. During the Maha Shivaratri celebration, millions of pilgrims flock here.
5. Har Ki Pauri
Hari ki Pauri is one of India’s most revered bathing ghats. Har Ki Pauri is located two kilometres from Haridwar Railway Station. Har denotes God, whereas Pauri denotes footprints. God’s footprints are referred to as Har Ki Pauri.
Lord Vishnu is said to have visited this location in ancient times, and his footprints may still be seen on the stone wall. During the Kumbh Mela, Har Ki Pauri is also a popular spot for sacred bathing. Hindus believe that taking a holy dip (bath) in the Ganges River will wash away all of your sins.
Every day, a ceremony known as Ganga Aarti is held here. The ceremony is devoted to the River Ganga, which provides life in the form of water on a continuous basis.
6. Maya Devi Temple
Maya Devi Temple is one of Haridwar’s most well-known temples. Maya Devi, the Adhisthatri Devi (Ishta Devi) of Haridwar, was also known as Mayapuri in ancient times. It is also one of Haridwar’s shakti peeth.
The evening temple ceremony (temple Arti) can be enjoyed in the temple. Maya Devi Temple is a well-known ancient temple in Haridwar and one of Uttarakhand’s Siddh Peeth. Maya Devi Temple’s goddess is Goddess Maya, who is thought to be an incarnation of Goddess Shakti. According to legend, Goddess Sati’s heart and navel landed here at Maya Devi Mandir.
7. Shantikunj Haridwar
There are certain spots in Haridwar that inspire awe and bring visitors closer to ancient Indian traditions; Shantikunj Ashram is one of these places. Visit Shantikunj Ashram, a unique academy for religious and social awareness, while on a spiritual tour of Haridwar.
Shantikunj, India’s headquarters of the All World Gayatri Parivar, is located on the banks of the Ganga. Shanti Kunj Ashram offers housing, meals, and spiritual activities in the midst of lovely green grounds.
The ashram was founded under the supervision of Himalayan Rishi Satta with the primary goal of reviving and developing historic Rishi traditions. Mrs Shailbala Pandya, daughter of Pt. Shriram Sharma is currently in charge of the temple.
8. Doodhadhari Barfani Temple
The Doodhadhari Barfani shrine in Haridwar is a popular tourist destination. It is significant not only for its spiritual significance but also for its exquisite construction work. The Doodhadhari Barfani Baba Ashram is home to the temple. White marble was used to construct the temple complex. There are also temples dedicated to numerous Hindu gods and goddesses within the temple complex.
9. Patanjali Yogpeeth
Patanjali Yogpeeth- I and Patanjali Yogpeeth- II are the two components of the massive yet amazing yoga ashram. Patanjali Yogpeeth-I, founded in 2006 by H.H. Yogrishi Swami Ramdevji Maharaj & Acharya Balkrishnaji Maharaj, houses Patanjali Ayurveda Chikitsalaya, Department of Yoga Research & Development, Department of Ayurveda Research & Development, as well as other amenities such as a canteen, guest houses, laundry, parking, ATM, and more.
The centre is also known for providing free services to millions of people all over the world through Ayurveda and Yoga, such as Yoga classes, Yoga science camps, Ayurvedic consultancy, low-cost housing and food, transportation, library access, and training in the field of Medicinal Plant Agriculture and Panchgavya. In 2009, Patanjali Yogpeeth-II, a fully equipped campus, opened its doors.
10. Neeleshwar Temple
The Neelaswar Temple in Haridwar is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Mansa. Another important attraction in Haridwar is the Neeleshwar Temple. The Neeleshwar Temple in Haridwar is only 500 metres from the Har Ki Paudi. The Neeleshwar Temple in Haridwar is a modest but very old temple devoted to the Hindu God Shiva. The temple is perched on a ridge. The location is close to the Kushavarta Ghat.
Haridwar, or the ‘portal to gods,’ is one of India’s holiest pilgrimages, situated where the Ganga, the most sacred of all Indian rivers, joins the Indo-Gangetic plains. Every 12 years, the Kumbh Mela, a devout gathering of millions of Hindu devotees, takes place in Haridwar, one of four holy Indian cities. This is the most visited district of Uttarakhand for Pilgrims.
Hope you enjoyed reading this Blog
Travel Video: Haridwar Mahakumbh Yatra 2021
