haridwar

HARIDWAR

Haridwar in Uthar pradesh is one of the famous pilgrimage centres of India.It lies in the valley of Shivalik Mountain ranges,on the banks of the holy Ganga.Haridwar is a place of temples. Jandhidevi temple

built in 1929 is located on the nilgris 3km from chandighar.I t is believed that tha idol of jhandidevi was placed by Adi Sankaracharya. Dhaksha mahadeva temple is an another one at khankhal 4km. from Haridwar. Manasadevi temple of the Bilvamountains is accessible through the moumtain path. There is also a rope way connecting jhandidevi temple and this tample.The art and sculpture of this temples are very beatiful. Many snanghats are there in haridwar. Thousands of lighted lamps decorated with flowers floating in the Holy Ganga is a marvellous sight.Haridwar is an education centre for science, arts and culture. It is also a well known place for ayurvedic treatment. haridwar temple

dhaksha mahadeva temlple