According to the Hindu texts, Maa Ganga (River Ganges) in the wake of conveying the purity of paradise from the ‘kamandal’ of Lord Brahma, washing the feet of Lord Vishnu and moving through the Sahasradhara of Lord Shiva went ahead down to this world and chose Haridwar as divine flow territory. Since then, Ganga has been doing the obligation of absorbing the negativities and heat of this mortal world and making this world pure. It is trusted that Amrit (nectar) which was one of fourteen trimmings that turned out from the Samundra Manthan was sprinkled at 12 puts in the universe out of which 8 places are in paradise. Har-Ki-Pauri in Haridwar was one of the four spots on the earth where Amrit (nectar) was scattered on earth.
Being one of the oldest living cities, Haridwar discovers its name in the old Hindu sacred texts as it waves through the life and time extending from the time of the Buddha to the later British rule. Haridwar has not just remained the homestead the exhausted in body, brain, and soul, yet additionally filled in as the focal point of fascination for some, to learn science and culture. Haridwar's fame as the center of Ayurvedic medicine and natural cures and also its remarkable Gurukul School of customary education is unparalleled.
The grand magnificence of Haridwar is simply hypnotizing. The sacred Ganga and lofty mountains are the sights to observe. There are a few ghats in Haridwar however the most renowned is 'Hari Ki Pauri'. It is trusted that taking a bath at this ghat washes away one's wrongdoings. Hari-Ki Pairi is the point of convergence of all tour packages of Haridwar and most tourists choose Haridwar visits to take a plunge in the holy waters of River Ganges and to revere the River Goddess. According to the well-known legend, this is where a drop of nectar, derived after sea-churning, had tumbled from a stirring kumbh (a vessel). Now-a-days, banks of the Ganges at Har-Ki-Pairi are studded with the Hindu sanctuaries and temples. The most interesting sight of Haridwar is the night Aarti (revere) of River Ganges when lighted lamps can be seen floating on the waterway when the Aarti ends. The night aarti is performed at this ghat out of appreciation for Goddess Ganga. The sound and vibes of the night aarti at Har Ki Pauri makes one experience peace and the deep sense of being.
Among many worth visiting places in Haridwar, Mansa Devi temple has its own magnetism. Take the blessing of ‘Mansa Devi'. Mansa Devi is the name that is gotten from two words. Mansa signifies 'Mansha' which implies a desire and 'Devi' implies Goddess. Subsequently 'Mansa Devi' implies a Goddess who satisfies all desires if the devotees who request her truly. It is believed that prayers of everyone are answered in this temple if one prays with genuine heart. The convention is that a man who makes a desire needs to tie a thread around a branch of a Holy tree that is available in the temple. At the point when his desire is satisfied he needs to return and loosen the thread and share out desserts and sweets among the poor people in the temple.
Bharat Mata Temple, located 5 km north of the city, is another worth visiting fascinating sight of Haridwar. Curiously this sanctuary is committed to Mother India and is an entrancing image of communal harmony. This temple is opened and visited by individuals of all religions and faith.