Haridwar is one of the most visited sacred places in India, located in Uttarakhand state of India. It is known for the starting place of Char Dham Yatra, places to Ganga Aarti and associate with Har Dwar mean places of Lord Shiva and Hari Dwar means place of Lord Hari (Lord Vishnu). Situated in the Gangetic plains, Haridwar is known for various places of sightseeing and dedicated or Hindu God and Goddess.

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Mansa Devi: - Mansa Devi temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Mansa Mata Ji, one of the forms of Maa Sati. Located in the Bilwa Tirth (Bilwa Parwat) one of the 5 Tirth (pilgrimage) in Haridwar. The temple can be accessible by ropeway trolley from Upper Road, Haridwar or by trek about 2-3 Kms. The temple is opened throughout the year and one can take blessing of Maa Shakti by darshan at temple. During the Navratri period, you can see the very rush, when many devotees come here to darshan at temple.

Chandi Devi Temple: - As the Mansa Devi Temple, Chandi Devi Temple is also dedicated to Maa Sati. The temple is located on Neel Parvat near the on the way to Shyampur Kangri. It can be also accessible by ropeway trolley and by trek as well. You can visit this temple to take blessing of Maa Shakti.

Har Ki Pauri: -  Brahmakund Har Ki Pauri Ghat is one of the most famous religious places to visit in Haridwar. Here you can witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti at Morning and Evening and take holy dip in the Brahma Kund. It is said that taking holy dip can wash away your sins and give you salvation. The Ghar is located about 1.5 Kms from Haridwar Railway Station and one can take battery rikshaw or walk to reach there.

Daksh Mahadev Temple: - This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Kankhal Haridwar. The temple is named after King Daksha, father of Goddess Sati. It is located about 4 Kms from Haridwar Railway Station.

Bharat Mata Temple: - It is a Hindu temple dedicated to goddess symbolizing India which means undivided India and unity. It is located about 8-9 Kms from Haridwar Railway Sation near the Parmarth Ashram Haridwar. Here you can see the statue of Freedom fighters and things related to India.

These are some of the most places visited in Haridwar, other places are Pawan Dham, Vaishno Devi Temple, Lal Mata Mandir, Budi Mata Mandir, Sati Kund, Bilkeshwar Mahadev Temple, Shantikunj of Gayatri Parivar, Adbhut Mandir, Hari Har Ashram, Maa Anandmayee Ashram and more.

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