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Rishikesh | Haridwar | Kunjapuri Devi Temple

Haridwar

Haridwar - where the Ganges enters the plains is a very religious, Hindu spot. 
Legend has it that Bhagiratha, brought the Ganges into the earth, and into this point where 
his ancestors were burnt to ashes by the curse of the sage Kapila. Haridwar (and Rishikesh)
represents the gateway to the Himalayan pilgrimage shrines of Badrinath and Kedarnath. The
pilgrimage to the Himalayan shrines begins only when the sun reaches the zodiac sign of Aries.
Haridwar is also the site of celebration of the Kumbha Mela, once in twelve years. 
A visit to the main ghat, Har-ki-pauri is a must. Every evening there is an aarti (prayer)
for the gods and it is an extremely calming experience. 
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Haridwar - temple town, Uttaranchal, India
Haridwar - temple town, Uttaranchal, India
Clock tower by the Ganges, Haridwar, Uttaranchal, India
Clock tower by the Ganges, Haridwar, Uttaranchal, India
Lord Shiva guarding the gates, Haridwar, Uttaranchal, India
Lord Shiva guarding the gates, Haridwar, Uttaranchal, India
River Ganga, Haridwar, India
River Ganga, Haridwar, India
River Ganga with Lord Shiva, Haridwar, India
River Ganga with Lord Shiva, Haridwar, India
The Ganga water is channeled through the temple, Haridwar, India
The Ganga water is channeled through the temple, Haridwar, India
A closer view of Lord Shiva, Haridwar, India
A closer view of Lord Shiva, Haridwar, India
Mansa Devi temple, Haridwar, India
Mansa Devi temple, Haridwar, India
Cable car to the top, Mansa Devi temple, Haridwar, India
Cable car to the top, Mansa Devi temple, Haridwar, India
Haridwar, India
Haridwar, India
The guest houses, Haridwar, India
The guest houses, Haridwar, India
Har-ki-pauri area, Haridwar, India
Har-ki-pauri area, Haridwar, India
Thousands throng to Har-ki-pauri, Haridwar, India
Thousands throng to Har-ki-pauri, Haridwar, India
Blessed by the river Ganga, Har-ki-pauri, Haridwar, India
Blessed by the river Ganga, Har-ki-pauri, Haridwar, India
Praying at the river Ganga, Har-ki-pauri, Haridwar, India
Praying at the river Ganga, Har-ki-pauri, Haridwar, India
A silent prayer, Ganges, Har-ki-pauri, Haridwar, India
A silent prayer, Ganges, Har-ki-pauri, Haridwar, India
Floating candles, Ganges, Har-ki-pauri, Haridwar, India
Floating candles, Ganges, Har-ki-pauri, Haridwar, India
The main temple, Har-ki-pauri, Haridwar, India
The main temple, Har-ki-pauri, Haridwar, India
More temples at the ghat, Har-ki-pauri, Haridwar, India
More temples at the ghat, Har-ki-pauri, Haridwar, India
The Lord comes for the aarti, Har-ki-pauri, Haridwar, India
The Lord comes for the aarti, Har-ki-pauri, Haridwar, India
People crowd the ghat, Har-ki-pauri, Haridwar, India
People crowd the ghat, Har-ki-pauri, Haridwar, India
The prayers begin, Har-ki-pauri, Haridwar, India
The prayers begin, Har-ki-pauri, Haridwar, India
The aarti begins, Har-ki-pauri, Haridwar, India
The aarti begins, Har-ki-pauri, Haridwar, India
Aarti continues, Har-ki-pauri, Haridwar, India
Aarti continues, Har-ki-pauri, Haridwar, India
Reflections in the water, Har-ki-pauri, Haridwar, India
Reflections in the water, Har-ki-pauri, Haridwar, India
Reflections in the water, Har-ki-pauri, Haridwar, India
Reflections in the water, Har-ki-pauri, Haridwar, India
A floating diya, Ganges, Har-ki-pauri, Haridwar, India
A floating diya, Ganges, Har-ki-pauri, Haridwar, India