?Haridwar Uttarakhand • India
Haridwar
Coordinates: 29°58′N 78°10′E / 29.96, 78.16
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	2,360 km² (911 sq mi) • 249. Uttarakhand ( Hindi: उत्तराखण्ड or उत्तराखंड Uttar + Akhand i India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. Indian Standard Time ( IST) is the time observed throughout India and Sri Lanka, with a Time offset of UTC+530. UTC+530 is the Timezone for Indian Standard Time Sri Lanka Time The geography of India is diverse with landscape ranging from snow-capped mountain ranges to deserts plains rainforests hills and plateaus The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. 7 m (819 ft)
District(s)	Haridwar
Codes • Pincode • Telephone	• 249403 • +01334
Website: haridwar.nic.in
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Coordinates: 29°58′N 78°10′E / 29.96, 78.16

Haridwar (also spelled Hardwar, Hindi: हरिद्वार भारत) pronunciation (help·info)) is a holy city and municipal board in the Haridwar District of Uttarakhand, India. A district is an administrative division of an Indian state or territory. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Haridwar (हरिद्वार is a district of Uttarakhand state India. A Postal Index Number or PIN or Pincode is the post office numbering or Post code system used by India Post the Indian Postal For the past decade or so telecommunication activities have gained momentum in India A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. Hindi ( Devanāgarī: hi [[wiktहिन्दी हिन्दी]] or hi [[wiktहिंदी हिंदी]] IAST:, IPA:) is WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Haridwar (हरिद्वार is a district of Uttarakhand state India. Uttarakhand ( Hindi: उत्तराखण्ड or उत्तराखंड Uttar + Akhand i India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country In Hindi, Haridwar stands for Dwar of Hari or Gateway to God, with 'Hari' meaning god and 'dwar' meaning gate ^{[2] [3]}. Haridwar is regarded as one of the seven holiest places to Hindus. A Hindu ( Devanagari: हिन्दू is an adherent of the philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, a set of religious, Philosophical

After travelling, 253 km (157 mi) from its source, at Gaumukh, 3,139 m (10,300 ft) above sea level, situated at the edge of the Gangotri Glacier, Ganga enters the Indo-Gangetic Plain of North India for the first time at Haridwar, ^[4], and this is what gave the city its ancient name, Gangadwára (गंगाद्वार), as the place where the Ganges descends to the plains ^[5]. Gangotri Glacier is located in Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand, India in a region bordering China. The Ganges (ˈgænʤiːz also Ganga, Devanāgarī: hi गंगा in most Indian languages) is the major river in the Indian subcontinent The Indo-Gangetic Plain also known as the Northern plains and the North Indian River Plain is a large and fertile plain encompassing most of northern and eastern India,

According to Hindu mythology, Haridwar is one among the four sites where drops of the elixir of immortality, Amrita, accidentally spilled over from the pitcher, in which it was being carried away by the celestial bird Garuda, after the Samudra manthan ^[3]. A Hindu ( Devanagari: हिन्दू is an adherent of the philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, a set of religious, Philosophical Amrita or Amrit (अमृत ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ಅಮೃತ అమృతము is a Sanskrit word that literally means "without death" and is often Kumbha ( Sanskrit: कुम्भ that is a pot a jar or a pitcher in the context of Hinduism and Hindu mythology, is symbolic of the womb GARUDA is India's Grid Computing initiative connecting 17 cities across the country Hinduism, Samudra manthan ( Devanagari: समुद्र मंथन or The churning of the ocean of milk is one of the most famous episodes in the These four spots -- Ujjain, Haridwar, Nasik, and Allahabad -- have today become places, where the Kumbha Mela is celebrated once every 3 years in any of these 4 places and after a period of 12 years, the Maha Kumbha Mela is celebrated on the 12th year at Prayag in Allahabad. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Ujjain ( Hindi:उज्जैन (also known as Ujain, Ujjayini, Avanti http//wwwmapsofindiacom/maps/maharashtra/roads/nashik_roadjpg Nashik (नाशिक Allahabad ( Hindi: इलाहाबाद Urdu: الہ آباد Ilāhābād) is a city in the north Indian state of Uttar Kumbh Mela ( Devanagari: कुम्भ मेला is a mass Hindu Pilgrimage. Millions of pilgrims, devotees, and tourists congregate here from all over the world to celebrate the event. They perform ritualistic bathing on the banks of the river Ganga. The Ganges (ˈgænʤiːz also Ganga, Devanāgarī: hi गंगा in most Indian languages) is the major river in the Indian subcontinent

The spot where the nectar fell is considered to be the Brahma Kund at Har-ki-Pauri (literally, "footsteps of the Lord," and symbolically the footprints of the Amrita), the most sacred ghat of Haridwar; thousands of devotees and pilgrims flock here during festivals or snan from all over India to take a holy dip. Amrita or Amrit (अमृत ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ಅಮೃತ అమృతము is a Sanskrit word that literally means "without death" and is often Brahma is the Hindu god ( deva) of creation and one of the Trimurti, the others being Vishnu and Shiva. Amrita or Amrit (अमृत ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ಅಮೃತ అమృతము is a Sanskrit word that literally means "without death" and is often This act is considered to be the equivalent of washing away one's sins to attain Moksha. In Indian religions, Moksha ( Sanskrit: sa मोक्ष mokṣa) or Mukti ( Sanskrit: sa मुक्ति literally "release"

The Haridwar district came into existence on 28 December 1988 as part of Saharanpur Divisional Commissionary ^[1], and on 9 November 2000 ^[6], it became part of Uttarakhand, the 27th state in the Republic of India. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Haridwar (हरिद्वार is a district of Uttarakhand state India. Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Uttarakhand ( Hindi: उत्तराखण्ड or उत्तराखंड Uttar + Akhand i

Aerial view of Haridwar

Today, it is developing beyond its religious importance, as a major industrial destination of state, with the fast developing Industrial Estate of State Infrastructure & Industrial Development Corporation, SIDCUL ^[7], and the close by township of BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited) and its affiliated ancillaries. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited ( BHEL) is the largest engineering and manufacturing enterprise in India in the energy-related and infrastructure sector Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited ( BHEL) is the largest engineering and manufacturing enterprise in India in the energy-related and infrastructure sector

Haridwar in History and today

Main article: Haridwar in scriptures

Prince Bhagirath in penance for the salvation of 60,000 of his ancestors. The city of Haridwar ( Hindi: हरिद्वार finds mention in numerous scriptures ( religious texts) and manuscripts of antiquity as well Bhagiratha ( Sanskrit: भगीरथ bhagīratha) was a great king in Hindu mythology who brought the River Ganga to Earth

Gangadhara, Shiva bearing the Descent of the Ganges River as Parvati and Bhagiratha, and the bull Nandi look on. Shiva:(pronunciation; Sanskrit: शिव Śiva, lit "Auspicious one" One of the Trimurtis Shiva is the supreme God in the Shaiva The Ganges (ˈgænʤiːz also Ganga, Devanāgarī: hi गंगा in most Indian languages) is the major river in the Indian subcontinent Parvati ( Sanskrit: Pārvatī sa [[wiktपार्वती पार्वती]] sometimes spelled Parvathi or Parvathy, is a Hindu Bhagiratha ( Sanskrit: भगीरथ bhagīratha) was a great king in Hindu mythology who brought the River Ganga to Earth circa 1740

Evening prayers at Hari-ki-pairi (known for a footprint of Vishnu on a stone in a wall) in Haridwar

Haridwar from opposite bank of the Ganges, 1866

A paradise for nature lovers, Haridwar presents a kaleidoscope of Indian culture and civilization. For other meanings see Vishnu (disambiguation. Vishnu ( IAST viṣṇu Devanagari विष्णु (honorific The culture of India has been shaped by the long History of India, its unique geography and the absorption of customs traditions and ideas from some of its neighbors In mythology it has been variously mentioned as Kapilsthan, Gangadwar ^[8] and Mayapuri ^[9]. It is also a entry point to the Char Dham (the four main centers of pilgrimage in Uttarakhand viz, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri), hence, Shaivaites (followers of Lord Shiva) and Vaishnavites (followers of Lord Vishnu) call this place Hardwar and Haridwar respectively, corresponding to Har being Shiv and Hari being Vishnu ^[10][8][11]. The Char Dham ('the four abodes/seats' is the most important Hindu pilgrimage circuit in the Indian Himalayas Located in the Garhwal section WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Badrinath is a Hindu holy town and a Nagar panchayat in Chamoli district in the state WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Kedarnath (केदारनाथis a Hindu holy town located in the Indian WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Gangotri is a town and a Nagar panchayat in Uttarkashi district in the state of Uttarakhand Yamunotri, the source of the Yamuna River and the seat of the Goddess Yamuna, is one of the four sites in India 's Char Dham pilgrimage Shaivism, also spelled "Saivism" names the oldest of the four sects of Hinduism. Shiva:(pronunciation; Sanskrit: शिव Śiva, lit "Auspicious one" One of the Trimurtis Shiva is the supreme God in the Shaiva Vaishnavism is a tradition of Hinduism, distinguished from other schools by its worship of Vishnu or its associated avatars principally as Rama and For other meanings see Vishnu (disambiguation. Vishnu ( IAST viṣṇu Devanagari विष्णु (honorific

In the Vanaparva of the Mahabharat, where sage Dhaumya tells Yudhisthira about the tirthas of India, Gangadwar, i. In the great Hindu epic Mahabharata, Yudhisthira ( Sanskrit: युधिष्ठिर yudhiṣṭhira) the eldest son of King A tirtha is a Pilgrimage site Literally the Sanskrit term tirtha means a ford, a shallow part of a body of water that may be easily e. , Haridwar and Kankhal, have been referred to ^[12]

Haridwar came under the rule of the Maurya Empire (322–185 BCE), and later under the Kushan Empire (c. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Kankhal ( Hindi:कनखल is a small town of historical and religious importance 3 km The Maurya Empire ( 322 – 185 BCE) ruled by the Mauryan dynasty was a geographically extensive and powerful political and military The Kushan Empire (c 1st &ndash 3rd centuries) was a Bactrian state that at its cultural zenith Circa 105 &ndash 250 1st–3rd centuries) ^[13]. Archaeological findings have proved that terra cotta culture dating between 1700 BCE and 1200 BCE existed in this region ^[11]. Terra cotta ( Italian: "baked earth" is a Ceramic. Its uses include vessels water & waste water pipes and surface embellishment in Building construction First modern era written evidence of Haridwar is found in the accounts of a Chinese traveller, Huan Tsang, who visited India in 629 AD. See also Xuanzang (fictional character Xuanzang ( pronounced Shwan-dzang) was a famous Chinese Buddhist Monk, scholar traveler Events By Place Persian and Byzantine Empires September - Jerusalem is reconquered by the Byzantine Empire from ^[14] during the reign of King Harshavardhan (590–647) records Haridwar as 'Mo-yu-lo', the remains of which still exist at Mayapur, a little to the south of the modern town. Harsha or Harshavardhana (हर्षवर्धन or "Harsha vardhan" ( 590 &ndash 647) was an Indian emperor who ruled Northern India Among the ruins are a fort and three temples, decorated with broken stone sculptures ^[15][10][16], he also mentions the presence of a temple, north of Mo-yu-lo called 'Gangadwara', Gateway of the Ganga ^[10].

Ain-e-Akbari written by Abul Fazal, in 16th century during the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar refers to it, as Mayapur ^[17]. The Ain-i-Akbari or the "Institutes of Akbar" is a 16th century detailed document recording the administration of emperor Akbar 's empire written by his Vizier Akbar redirects here For other uses see Akbar (disambiguation Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar ( Jalāl ud-Dīn Muhammad Akbar During the Mughal period, there was mint for Akbar's copper coinage at Haridwar ^{[18] [19] [20]}. It is said that Raja Man Singh of Amber, laid that foundation of the present day city of Haridwar and also renovated the ghats at Har-ki-pauri. Raja Shri Man Singh Ji Saheb ( Man Singh I) (May 9 1540- July 61614 was the Kacchwaha Rajah Saheb of Amber, a state later known as Jaipur. Amber was a city of Rajasthan state, India, it is now part of the Jaipur Municipal Corporation After his death, his ashes are also said to have been immersed at Brahma Kund by Mughal emperor Akbar himself ^[13]. Akbar redirects here For other uses see Akbar (disambiguation Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar ( Jalāl ud-Dīn Muhammad Akbar Thomas Coryat, an English traveller, who visited the city in the reign of Emperor Jahangir (1596-1627) mentions it as 'Haridwara', the capital of Shiva ^[10]. Thomas Coryat (also Coryate) (c 1577 &ndash 1617 was an English traveller and writer of the late Elizabethan and early Jacobean age Nuruddin Salim Jahangir (full title Al-Sultan al-'Azam wal Khaqan al-Mukarram Khushru-i-Giti Panah Abu'l-Fath Nur ud-din Muhammad Jahangir Padshah Ghazi ''( September 20

Sage Kapila is said to have an ashram here giving it, its ancient name, Kapila or Kapilastan ^[10].

The legendary King, Bhagirath, the great-grandson of the Suryavanshi King Sagar (an ancestor of Rama) ^[21], is said to have brought the river Ganga down from heaven, through years of penance in Satya Yuga, for the salvation of 60,000 of his ancestors from the curse of the saint Kapila ^[22][23], a tradition continued by thousands of devout Hindus, who brings the ashes of their departed family members, in hope of their salvation ^[24]. Bhagiratha ( Sanskrit: भगीरथ bhagīratha) was a great king in Hindu mythology who brought the River Ganga to Earth The Sun Dynasty or Solar Dynasty or Suryavansha is one of the most prominent dynasties in the history of Hinduism, along with the "Chandravansha" King Sagar is one of the greatest kings of Suryavansha in the Satya Yuga, also known as the Ikshvaku dynasty, he has two wives one a princess of the Rama ( IAST: rāma Devanāgarī: राम Khmer: Phreah Ream Thai: Phra Ram Lao: Phra Lam Tagalog: The Ganges (ˈgænʤiːz also Ganga, Devanāgarī: hi गंगा in most Indian languages) is the major river in the Indian subcontinent The Satya Yuga ( Devanagari: सत्य युग also called Sat Yuga, Krta Yuga and Krita Yuga in Hinduism, is the " Lord Vishnu is said to have left his footprint on the stone that is set in the upper wall of Har-Ki-Pauri, where the Holy Ganga touches it at all times.

The city was also invaded by Timur Lang (1336-1405), a Turkish invader on January 13, 1399 ^[25]. Timur also written Emir Timur or Amir Temur ( Chagatai: تیمور - Tēmōr " Iron " (1336 – 19 February 1405 among

During his visit to Haridwar, first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak (1469-1539) bathed at 'Kushwan Ghat', wherein the famous, 'watering the crops' episode took place ^[26], his visit is today commemorated by a gurudwara (Gurudwara Nanakwara), according to two Sikh Janamsakhis, this visit took place on the Baisakhi day in 1504 AD, he later also visited Kankhal enroute to Kotdwara in Garhwal ^[17]. Guru Nanak Dev (ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਦੇਵ (गुरु नानक گرونانک Gurū Nānak ( 15 april 1469, Nankana Sahib The Janamsakhis (ਜਨਮਸਾਖੀ janamsākhī) literally birth stories, are writings which profess to be biographies of the first Sikh Guru Vaisakhi (ਵਸਾਖੀ vaisākhī, also known as Baisakhi) is an ancient Harvest festival in Punjab, which also marks beginning of WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Kankhal ( Hindi:कनखल is a small town of historical and religious importance 3 km WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Kotdwara (कोटद्वार (also called Kotdwar sometimes is a town in Pauri Garhwal district Besides this third Guru, Sri Amar Das also visited Hardwar twenty two times during his life time ^[27]. Guru Amar Das ( Gurmukhi: ਗੁਰੂ ਅਮਰ ਦਾਸ ( 5 May 1479 - 1 September 1574) was the third of The Pandas of the Haridwar have been known to keep genealogy records of most of the Hindu population. A Hindu ( Devanagari: हिन्दू is an adherent of the philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, a set of religious, Philosophical Known as vahis, these records are updated on each visit to the city, and are a repository of vast family trees of family in North India ^[17].

Being one of the oldest living cities, Haridwar finds its mention in the ancient Hindu scriptures as it weaves through the life and time stretching from the period of the Buddha, to the more recent British advent. Siddhārtha Gautama ( Sanskrit; Pali: Siddhattha Gotama) was a spiritual Teacher from Ancient India and the founder Haridwar has a rich and ancient religious and cultural heritage. It still has many old havelis and mansions bearing exquisite murals and intricate stonework. Haveli ( Urdu: حویلی, Hindi: हवेली) is the term used for a private residence in Pakistan and North India.

One of the two major dams on the river Ganga, the ‘Bhimgoda Dam’, is situated here. The Ganges (ˈgænʤiːz also Ganga, Devanāgarī: hi गंगा in most Indian languages) is the major river in the Indian subcontinent Built in 1840s, to divert the waters of Ganga, to the ‘Upper Ganges Canal’ which irrigated the surrounding lands. Year 1840 ( MDCCCXL) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Though this caused severe deterioration to the Ganga water flow, and is a major cause for the decay of Ganga as an inland waterway, which till 18th century was used heavily by the ships of the East India Company, and a town as high up as Tehri, was considered a port city ^{[4] [28]} The headworks of the Ganga Canal system are located in Haridwar. The Honourable East India Company ( HEIC) referred to most commonly as the East India Company, also historically and colloquially as John Company, or WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Tehri is a city and a municipal board in Tehri Garhwal District in the Indian The Ganga Canal is a Canal system that irrigates the Doab region between the Ganges River and the Yamuna River in India. The Upper Ganga Canal was opened in 1854 after the work began in April 1842 ^[29], prompted by the famine of 1837-38 ^[29]. The unique feature of the canal is the half-kilometre-long aqueduct over Solani river at Roorkee, which raises the canal 25 metres above the original river. An aqueduct is an artificial channel that is constructed to convey water from one location to another WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Roorkee (रुड़की is a town and a Municipal council in the Indian state

Haridwar as a part of the United Province, 1903

'Haridwar Union Municipality' was constituted in 1868, which included the then villages of Mayapur and Kankhal. The United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, more commonly the United Provinces, was a Province of British India, which existed from 1902 to 1947 Year 1903 ( MCMIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar or a Common year starting WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Kankhal ( Hindi:कनखल is a small town of historical and religious importance 3 km Haridwar was first connected with railways, via Laksar, through branch line in 1886, when the Awadh and Rohilakhand Railway line was extended through Roorkee to Saharanpur, this was later extended to Dehradun in 1900 ^[30]. For a city in Egypt, see Luxor WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Laksar ( Hindi: लक्सर Year 1886 ( MDCCCLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common For the Oudh tree see Agarwood. Awadh ( Hindi: अवध Urdu: اودھ) also known in various British historical texts as Oudh WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Roorkee (रुड़की is a town and a Municipal council in the Indian state WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Saharanpur ( Hindi: सहारनपुर Urdu: ????? ??? is a city and a Municipal Dehradun (देहरादून, also sometimes spelled Dehra Doon, is the capital city of the state of Uttarakhand (earlier called Uttaranchal

In 1901, it had a population of 25,597 and was a part of the Roorkee tehsil, in Saharanpur district of the United Province ^[10], and remained so till the creation of Uttar Pradesh in 1947 ^[31]. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Roorkee (रुड़की is a town and a Municipal council in the Indian state A tehsil ( Urdu: تحصیل) (or tahsil, tahasil, taluka, taluk, taluq, mandal) is an Administrative division WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Saharanpur ( Hindi: सहारनपुर Urdu: ????? ??? is a city and a Municipal The United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, more commonly the United Provinces, was a Province of British India, which existed from 1902 to 1947 Uttar Pradesh (उत्तर प्रदेश اتر پردیش pronounced, Translation: Northern Province) referred to as '''U

Haridwar has been an abode of the weary in body, mind and spirit. It has also been a centre of attraction for learning various arts, science, and culture. The city has a long-standing position as a great source of Ayurvedic medicines and herbal remedies and is home to the unique Gurukul (school of traditional education). A Gurukul ( Guru refers to "teacher" or "master" Kul refers to his domain from the Sanskrit word kula, meaning extended family

Milestone en route Haridwar

Haridwar already has a temple of modern civilization, BHEL, a 'Navratna PSU' to its credit. See Navaratna for the talisman set of stones and gems See Nine Gems for the well-known navratnas of Akbar and Vikramaditya's courts In India, public sector undertaking ( PSU) is a term used for a Government-owned corporation ( Company in the Public sector) The University of Roorkee, now IIT Roorkee, is one of the oldest and most prestigious institutes of learning in the fields of science and engineering. University of Roorkee was the first Engineering university in India The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee ( IIT Roorkee) is located in Roorkee, a township in Uttarakhand, India. Another university of the district, Gurukul Kangri, which has a vast campus, gives traditional education of its own kind.

Administrative background

The Haridwar district is ringed by Saharanpur in the west, Dehradun in the north and east, Pauri Garhwal in the east, Roorkee, Muzaffarnagar and Bijnor in the south. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Haridwar (हरिद्वार is a district of Uttarakhand state India. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Saharanpur ( Hindi: सहारनपुर Urdu: ????? ??? is a city and a Municipal Dehradun (देहरादून, also sometimes spelled Dehra Doon, is the capital city of the state of Uttarakhand (earlier called Uttaranchal WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Roorkee (रुड़की is a town and a Municipal council in the Indian state WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Muzaffarnagar ( Hindi: मुज़फ़्फ़रनगर Urdu: مظفر نگر WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Bijnor ( Hindi: बिजनौर Urdu: بجنور) variously spelt as Bijnaur Prior to its inclusion in the newly created state of Uttarakhand in 2000, this district was a part of Saharanpur Divisional Commissionary.

The district has a single Parliament Constituency, and 9 Uttarakhand State Legislative Assembly constituencies including, Bhaghwanpur, Roorkee, Iqbalpur, Manglaur, Landhaura, Laksar, Bhadhrabad, Haridwar, and Laldang ^[32]. The Parliament of India (or Sansad) is the federal and supreme Legislative body of India. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Roorkee (रुड़की is a town and a Municipal council in the Indian state WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Manglaur (Hindi मंगलौर is a city and a Municipal board in Hardwar district in WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Landhaura (Hindi लन्दौरा is a town and a Nagar panchayat in Hardwar district For a city in Egypt, see Luxor WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Laksar ( Hindi: लक्सर

The district is administratively subdivided into three tehsils: Haridwar, Roorkee, and Laksar. A tehsil ( Urdu: تحصیل) (or tahsil, tahasil, taluka, taluk, taluq, mandal) is an Administrative division WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Roorkee (रुड़की is a town and a Municipal council in the Indian state For a city in Egypt, see Luxor WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Laksar ( Hindi: लक्सर It is further divided into six development blocks: Bhagwanpur, Roorkee, Narsan, Bahadrabad, Laksar, and Khanpur ^[1][33]. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Roorkee (रुड़की is a town and a Municipal council in the Indian state WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Bahadrabad ( Hindi: बहादराबाद is a intermediate Village Panchayat in the For a city in Egypt, see Luxor WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Laksar ( Hindi: लक्सर Current Member of Parliament (MP) from Haridwar is 'Rajendra Kumar', and Member of State Legislative Assembly from Haridwar city is 'Madan Kaushik' ^{[32] [34]}. A Member of Parliament, or MP, is a representative elected by the voters to a Parliament.

The district headquarters is situated in the Roshnabad, at a distance of about 12 km from Haridwar railway station. The office of Chief Development Officer is located in Vikas Bhawan, Roshnabad. The Collectorate, Vikas Bhawan, District Judiciary, S. S. P. Office, Police line, District Jail, District sports stadium, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya etc. are the prime establishments of this area. Many other administration offices like Lok Sewa Ayog and Sanskrit Academy are established here.

Geography

Haridwar is one of the first towns where Ganga emerges from the mountains to touch the plains. The water in the river Ganges is mostly clear and generally cold, except in the rainy season, during which soil from the upper regions flows down into it.

Enchanting view of Neel Dhara or the main Ganga Canal, before Bhimgoda barrage, showing signs of an ancient port.

The river Ganga flows in a series of channels separated from each other called aits, most of which are well wooded. Other minor seasonal streams are Ranipur Rao, Pathri Rao, Rawii Rao,Harnaui Rao, Begam Nadi etc ^[35]. A large part of the district is forested, and Rajaji National Park is within the bounds of the district, making it an ideal destination for wildlife and adventure lovers. Rajaji National Park is an Indian National park that encompasses the Shivaliks, near the foothills of the Himalayas. Rajaji is accessible through different gates; the Ramgarh Gate and Mohand Gate are within 25 km of Dehradun, while the Motichur, Ranipur and Chilla Gates are just about 9 km from Haridwar. Dehradun (देहरादून, also sometimes spelled Dehra Doon, is the capital city of the state of Uttarakhand (earlier called Uttaranchal Kunao Gate is 6 km from Rishikesh, and Laldhang gate is 25 km from Kotdwara. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Hrishikesh (ऋषिकेश is a city and a Municipal board in Dehradun district in WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Kotdwara (कोटद्वार (also called Kotdwar sometimes is a town in Pauri Garhwal district

Haridwar district, covering an area of about 2360 km², is in the southwestern part of Uttarakhand state of India. Its latitude and longitude are 29. 96 degree north and 78. 16 degree east respectively ^{[36] [37]}.

Haridwar is situated at height of 249. 7 metres from the sea level ^[38], between Shivalik Hills in the North and Northeast and Ganga River in the South ^[35]. The Sivalik Hills also known as the Sivalik mountains (also spelled Shiwalik, Shivalik, or Siwalik) and sometimes called Churia or

Climate

Temperatures:

• Summers: 15 °C - 39. 8°C
• Winters: 6°C - 16. 6°C ^[39]

Demographics

As of 2001 India census^[40], Haridwar district had a population of 14,44,213. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population Males constitute 54% of the population and females, 46%. Hardwar has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59. 5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 64%. In Hardwar, 12% of the population is under six years of age.

Places of Interest

View of Hari-ki-pairi.

In Hindu traditions, the 'Panch Tirth' (Five Pilgrimages) within Haridwar, are Gangadwara (Har-ki-pauri), Kushwart (Ghat), Kankhal, Bilwa Teerth (Mansa Devi) and Neel Parvat (Chandi Devi) ^[41][42]. A Hindu ( Devanagari: हिन्दू is an adherent of the philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, a set of religious, Philosophical Coupled with the concept of the power of the Mantra, in Hinduism, there is the concept of the holiness of a place WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Kankhal ( Hindi:कनखल is a small town of historical and religious importance 3 km

HAR-KI-PAURI -1. 5 km.

This sacred Ghat was constructed by King Vikramaditya (1st century BC) in memory of his brother Bhrithari. For the Gupta king see Chandragupta II Vikramāditya Vikramaditya ( Sanskrit: विक्रमादित्य The 1st century BC started the first day of 100 BC and ended the last day of 1 BC. It is believed that Bhrithari came to Haridwar and meditated on the banks of holy Ganga. When he died, his brother constructed a Ghat in his name, which later came to be known as Hari-Ki-Pauri.

A public prayer in Haridwar.

This sacred bathing ghat is also known as Brahmakund. The evening prayer at dusk (Aarti) offered to Goddess Ganga at Hari-Ki-Pairi (steps towards God Hari) is an enchanting experience for any visitor. For the similarly spelled Christian movement see Arathi. Aarti, ãrti, arathi, Aarthi, or ãrati The Ganges (ˈgænʤiːz also Ganga, Devanāgarī: hi गंगा in most Indian languages) is the major river in the Indian subcontinent A spectacle of sound and colour is seen when, after the ceremony, pilgrims float diyas (floral floats with lamps) and incense on the river, commemorating their deceased ancestors. A majority of present ghats were largely developed in the 1800s ^[43].

Clock tower at Har-ki-Pauri

CHANDI DEVI TEMPLE - 6 km.

The temple is dedicated Goddess, Chandi, sits atop the 'Neel Parvat' on the eastern bank of river Ganga. Chandi ( Sanskrit: sa चण्डी Caṇḍī or Chandika (Caṇḍīka is the supreme Goddess of Devi Mahatmya (Sanskrit Devīmāhātmyam देवीमाहात्म्यम् It was constructed in 1929 A. Year 1929 ( MCMXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. D. by the king of Kashmir, Suchat Singh. This article is about the geographical region of greater Kashmir Skanda Purana mentions a legend, in which Chanda-Munda, the Army Chief of a local Demon Kings Shumbh and Nishumbha were killed by goddess Chandi here, after which the place got the name Chandi Devi ^[44]. Skanda Purana, one of the major eighteen Puranas, a Hindu religious text is the largest Purana and is devoted mainly to the life and deed of Kartikeya Chandi ( Sanskrit: sa चण्डी Caṇḍī or Chandika (Caṇḍīka is the supreme Goddess of Devi Mahatmya (Sanskrit Devīmāhātmyam देवीमाहात्म्यम् It is believed that the main statue was established by the Adi Shankracharya in 8th century A. D. The temple is a 3 km trek from Chandighat and can also be reached through a ropeway, Ph: 01334-220324, Time-8. 30 AM to 6 PM.

MANSA DEVI TEMPLE - 0. 5 km.

Situated at the top of Bilwa Parwat, the temple of Goddess Mansa Devi, literally meaning the Goddess who fulfills desires (Mansa), is a popular tourist destination, especially because of the cable cars, which offer a picturesque view of the entire city. The main temple houses two idols of the Goddess, one with three mouths and five arms, while the other one has eight arms. Ph: 01334-227745. ^[45]

MAYA DEVI TEMPLE - 0. 5 km.

Dating to the 11th century, this ancient temple of Maya Devi, the Adhisthatri deity of Hardwar ^[46], is considered one of the Siddhapethas and is said to be the place where the heart and navel of Goddess Sati had fallen. It is one of few ancient temples still standing in Haridwar, along with Narayani Shila temple and Bhairav Temple ^[47].

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The ancient temple of Daksha Mahadev is situated in the south Kankhal town. In Hinduism, Daksha, "the skilled one" is an ancient creator god one of the Prajapatis ref> Narada said WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Kankhal ( Hindi:कनखल is a small town of historical and religious importance 3 km According to Hindu mythology, King Daksha Prajapati, father of Dakshayani (Sati), Lord Shiva's first wife, performed a yagna here, to which he deliberately did not invite Lord Shiva. In Hinduism, Daksha, "the skilled one" is an ancient creator god one of the Prajapatis ref> Narada said In Hinduism, Prajapati ( Sanskrit prajā-pati sa प्रजापति "lord of creatures" is a Hindu deity presiding over procreation Satī (Devanagari सती the feminine of sat "true" or Dākshāyani is a Hindu goddess of marital felicity and longevity she is worshipped particularly Satī (Devanagari सती the feminine of sat "true" or Dākshāyani is a Hindu goddess of marital felicity and longevity she is worshipped particularly In Hinduism, Yajna ( Devanagari यज्ञ IAST yajña; also anglicized as Yagna, Yagya or Yadnya When he arrived uninvited, he was further insulted by the king, seeing this Sati felt was infuriated and self-immolated herself in the yagna kund.

King Daksha was later killed by the demon Virabhadra, born out of Shiva's anger. Virabhadra (Veerabhadra ( Sanskrit: वीरभद्र IAST: Vīrabhadra) was a super being created by the wrath of Rudra ( Shiva Later the king was brought to life and given a goat's head by Shiva. Shiva:(pronunciation; Sanskrit: शिव Śiva, lit "Auspicious one" One of the Trimurtis Shiva is the supreme God in the Shaiva Daksha Mahadev temple is a tribute to this legend.

NEEL DHARA PAKSHI VIHAR - 3. 5 KM

This Bird Sanctuary is situated on the main Ganga river, or Neel Dhara, at the Bhimgoda barrage, it is a paradise for bird watchers and home to many migratory birds during the winter season. ^[48]

SATI KUND - 4 km.

Sati Kund, another well-known mythological heritage worth a visit is situated in the Kankhal. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Kankhal ( Hindi:कनखल is a small town of historical and religious importance 3 km Legend has it that Sati immolated herself in this kund.

BHIMGODA TANK

This tank is situated at a distance of about 1 km from Har-ki Pauri. It is said that while Pandavas were going to Himalayas through Haridwar, prince Bhima drew water from the rocks here by thrusting his knee, or goda, to the very ground. In the Hindu epic Mahābhārata, the Pandava (or Pandawa brothers ( Sanskrit: पाण्‍डव pāṇḍavaḥ are the five acknowledged sons of In the Mahābhārata, Bhima ( Sanskrit: भीम IAST: Bhīma was the second of the Pandava brothers

JAIRAM ASHRAM

Famous for its diorama exhibition, and a massive white statue depicting the famous Samudra manthan episode, a must-see for any visitor. Hinduism, Samudra manthan ( Devanagari: समुद्र मंथन or The churning of the ocean of milk is one of the most famous episodes in the

SAPT RISHI ASHRAM & SAPT SAROVAR - 7 km

A picturesque place near Haridwar, where seven great sages or Saptarishis, namely Kashyapa, Vashisht, Atri, Vishwamitra, Jamadagni, Bharadwaja and Gautam, said to have meditated. The Saptarshi (sa सप्तर्षि saptarṣi a Sanskrit Dvigu meaning "seven sages" are the seven Rishis who are extolled This article is about the Hindu sage Kashyapa or Kasyapa See also Kassapa Buddha for information on the ancient buddha and Mahakasyapa information on the disciple Vasistha ( Sanskrit: वसिष्ठ in Hindu mythology was one of the Saptarishis (Seven Great Sages Rishi) in the seventh i This article is about the sage named Atri See also the Gotra named Atri. Brahmarshi Vishvamitra ( Sanskrit sa विश्वामित्र viśvā-mitra "all- friend " is one of the most venerated Jamadagni, ( Hindi: जमदग्नी was one of the Saptarishis (Seven Great Sages Rishi) in the seventh i Bharadwaja (भरद्वाज / भारद्वाज was one of the great sages ( Rishis ' whose accomplishments are detailed in the Puranas. Ganga split herself into seven currents at this place so that the Rishis would not be disturbed by the flow.

PARAD SHIVLING - 2 km

Situated in Harihar Ashram, Kankhal. Shivling weighing about 150 kg and Rudraksha tree are the main attractions here.

DOODHADHARI BARFANI TEMPLE

Part of the ashram of Doodhadhari Barfani Baba, this temple complex in white marble is one of most beautiful in Haridwar, especially the temples of Ram-Sita and Hanuman.

SURESHVARI DEVI TEMPLE

Temple of Goddess Sureshwari, situated in midst of beautiful Rajaji National Park. Serene and religious makes this temple abode of worshipers, saints etc. Located at outskirts of Haridwar in Ranipur and permission from forest rangers is necessary.

PAAVAN DHAM पावन धाम

A modern temple, made entirely of glass pieces, and now a popular tourist destination.

BHARAT MATA MANDIR

A multi-storey temple, dedicated to Bharat Mata, Mother India, with each floor depicting an era in the Indian History, from the days of Ramayan till India's independence.

ANANDAMAYI MA ASHRAM

Situated in Kankhal, one of five sub-cities of Haridwar, the ashram houses the smaadhi shrine of Sri Anandamoyi Ma (1896-1982), a noted saint of India. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Kankhal ( Hindi:कनखल is a small town of historical and religious importance 3 km

PIRAN KALIYAR - 20 km.

Built by Ibrahim Lodhi, a ruler of Delhi ^[49], this 'Dargah' of Hazrat Alauddin Sabir Kaliyari, a 13th century, Sufi Saint of Chishti Order (also known as Sarkar Sabir Pak), in Kaliyar village, 7 km. Ibrahim Lodhi (died April 21, 1526) was the last ruler of the Delhi Sultanate. Alauddin Ali Ahmed Kaliyari also known as Sabir Kaliyari (The Patient Saint of Kaliyar was a prominent South Asian Sufi Saint of Chishti Order in 13th century a The Chishti Order ( - Češtī) is a Sufi order within the mystic branches of Islam which was founded in Chisht, a small town near Herat Hazrat Alaudin Ali Ahmad As-Sabir (RA was an Islamic Sufi He was in the Chisti Silsila of Khawaja Gharib Nawaz Ajmeri from Roorkee^[50][51], is a living example of religious harmony in India, visited by devotees from all over the world, during the annual 'Urs' festival, which is celebrated from 1 st day of sighting the moon to 16th day of Rabeeull month Islamic calender. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Roorkee (रुड़की is a town and a Municipal council in the Indian state Urs ( Arabic: عرس) is the death anniversary of a Sufi saint in South Asia, usually held at the saint's Dargah (shrine or tomb

Educational Institutions

CHINMAYA DEGREE COLLEGE

Situated in Shivalik Nagar, 10km from Haridwar city. one of the science colleges in Haridwar.

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee - 30 km. The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee ( IIT Roorkee) is located in Roorkee, a township in Uttarakhand, India.

Former Roorkee Engineering College, is one of the premier institute of India providing Higher Education. Boasts of large and beautiful campus and is half hour drive from Haridwar.

Gurukul Kangri University - 4 km.

Situated in Kankhal, on the banks of river Ganga, on Haridwar-Jwalapur bypass road, Gurukul Kangri is one of the oldest Universities of India, it was founded in 1902 by Swami Shraddhananda (1856-1926), according to the tenets of Swami Dayananda Saraswati, the founder of Arya Samaj. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Kankhal ( Hindi:कनखल is a small town of historical and religious importance 3 km Year 1902 ( MCMII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting This page is about the founder of the Arya Samaj. For others known by the same name please see Swami Dayananda (disambiguation Arya Samaj ( Sanskrit ārya samāja sa आर्य समाज " Noble Society" is a Hindu reform movement founded in India It has also been visited by British Trade Union leader Charles Freer Andrews and British Prime Minister, Ramsay MacDonald ^[52], to study the unique Gurukul based education system. James Ramsay MacDonald ( 12 October 1866 &ndash 9 November 1937) was a British politician and twice Prime Minister of the United A Gurukul ( Guru refers to "teacher" or "master" Kul refers to his domain from the Sanskrit word kula, meaning extended family Here Ancient Vedic and Sanskrit literature, Ayurveda, Philosophy are part of the curriculum besides Modern Sciences and Journalism. Its 'Archaeological Museum', (estb. 1945) ^[53] houses some rare statues, coins, paintings, manuscripts and artefacts, starting from Harappa culture (c. Harappa ( Urdu:, Hindi: हड़प्पा) is a City in Punjab, northeast Pakistan, about 35km (22 miles southwest 2500-1500 BC)^[54]. The 25th century of the Anno Domini ( common) era will span the years 2401–2500 of the Gregorian calendar. Mahatma Gandhi visited the campus three times ^[52], and stayed in its sprawling and serene campus for extended periods of time, most notably during the 1915 Kumbh mela^[55], followed by a visit in 1916, when on March 20, he spoke at Gurukul Anniversary ^[56]. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi ( Gujarati: મોહનદાસ કરમચંદ ગાંધી moɦən̪d̪äs kəɾəmʧən̪d̪ gän̪d̪ʱi (2 October 1869 – 30 January Year 1915 ( MCMXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Kumbh Mela ( Devanagari: कुम्भ मेला is a mass Hindu Pilgrimage. Year 1916 ( MCMXVI) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden.

VISHWA SANSKRIT MAHAVIDYALAYA

Only university in World dedicated to studies of ancient Sanskrit scriptures, books. Also has curriculum covering ancient Hindu rituals, culture and tradition. Boasts of a beautiful building inspired by ancient Hindu design style

ST. MARY'S SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL

St. Mary's School, located in Jwalapur, encourages students continually to strive after excellence in every field and instills in them a keen civic and social sense.

Delhi Public School, Ranipur

One of the premier educational institutes in the region and part of worldwide Delhi Public School Family. DPS Mathura Road GetThumb 516jpg]]DPS Mathura road was the first DPS established in year 1949 by DPS society DPS Mathura Road GetThumb 516jpg]]DPS Mathura road was the first DPS established in year 1949 by DPS society Known for excellent academic achievements and sports and extracurricular activities along with best facilities, labs and environment provided.

D. A. V CENTENARY PUBLIC SCHOOL

DAV School in Jagjeetpur Area not only provide education but also provide moral to its students, so that each one can light up every corner of the world.

Kendriya Vidyalaya, B. Kendriya Vidyalaya, (Hindi केन्द्रीय विद्यालय ( Hindi for Central School) is a system of Central government schools for children H. E. L.

Kendriya Vidyalaya, B. H. E. L. , a premier educational institute in Hardwar, was established on 7th July 1975. Affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, the school has more than 2000 students on roll from pre-primary to senior secondary (class XII).

Important Areas within the City

B.H.E.L. Township The campus of this Navratna Public Sector Unit is spread across an area of 12 sq. km. The main factory consists of two divisions: The Heavy Electricals Equipment Plant (HEEP), and The Central Foundry Forge Plant (CFFP). Together they employ over 8000 skilled employees. Divided into six sectors providing excellent residential, schooling and medical facilities.

BAHADRABAD - 7 km. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Bahadrabad ( Hindi: बहादराबाद is a intermediate Village Panchayat in the It is located on the Haridwar-Delhi National Highway at a distance of 7 km from Haridwar. Close by, in village Pathri, lies the Pathri Power Station built on the Upper Ganga Canal in 1955. It also has block development office under which many developed villages(e. g. Khedli, Kisanpur Rohalki , Bongla , Sitapur , Alipur etc. ) comes.

SIDCUL - 5 km. A massive industrial area, spread over 2034 Acres, developed by State Industrial Development Corporation Uttaranchal Limited (SIDCUL), a state government body. With big enterprises like Hindustan Liver Limited, Dabur, Mahindra & Mahindra, Havells, moving in SIDCUL is set to develop into another industrial township within the city. 3 km away from the Delhi-Hardwar National Highway, SIDCUL lies adjacent to the BHEL Township, an important Public Sector township.

JWALAPUR An old part of the city, Jwalapur is the financial & industrial capital of the city , and now an important trading and shopping centre for the locals.

CHEELA DAM A good picnic spot with a dam and a manmade lake nearby. Elephants and other wild animals could be easily spotted.

SHIVALIK NAGAR One of the newest and biggest residential areas of Haridwar. Is divided into various clusters. Mainly developed as residential colony for BHEL employees but with the advent of SIDCUL, population and financial activity has exploded in the area due to its proximity.

Festivals

Ganga Dashara, at Haridwar

Being a place of intense religious significance, Haridwar is also hosts several religious festivals throughout the year; popular among them are the Kavad Mela, Somvati Amavasya Mela, Ganga Dashara, Gughal Mela ,in which around 20-25 lacs people take part. ^[57]

Apart from this, there is the Kumbh Mela which takes place once in every twelve years, when the planet Jupiter (Brahaspati) comes to the sign Aquarius (Kumbh). Kumbh Mela ( Devanagari: कुम्भ मेला is a mass Hindu Pilgrimage. First written evidence of the Kumbha Mela can be found in the accounts of Chinese traveller, Huan Tsang or Xuanzang (602 - 664 A. See also Xuanzang (fictional character Xuanzang ( pronounced Shwan-dzang) was a famous Chinese Buddhist Monk, scholar traveler D. ) who visited India in 629 AD. ^[58][59] The 1998 Maha Kumbh Mela saw over 10 million pilgrims visiting this city, to take a dip in the holy river, Ganga. Kumbh Mela ( Devanagari: कुम्भ मेला is a mass Hindu Pilgrimage. ^[60]

Transport

Haridwar, is well connected by road to National Highway 58, between Delhi and Manapass. Nearest railway stations are at Haridwar, with direct links to all major cities of India. The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, though Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi is preferred. Jolly Grant Airport, also known as Dehradun Airport, is an airport serving Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. Dehradun (देहरादून, also sometimes spelled Dehra Doon, is the capital city of the state of Uttarakhand (earlier called Uttaranchal Indira Gandhi International Airport ( Hindi: इंदिरा गांधी अंतरराष्ट्रीय हवाई अड्डा is an Airport New Delhi (नई दिल्ली ਨਵੀਂ ਦਿੱਲੀ نئی دلی is the Capital city of India.

Industry

Haridwar is rapidly developing as an important industrial township of Uttaranchal since the state government agency, SIDCUL (State Infrastructure & Industrial Development Corporation of Uttranchal Ltd. )^[7] set up the Integrated Industrial Estate in a district attracting many important industrial houses which are setting up manufacturing facilities in the area.

Haridwar already has a thriving Industrial area situated at the Bypass road, comprising mainly ancillary units to PSU, BHEL, which was established here in 1964 and now employs over 8000 people. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited ( BHEL) is the largest engineering and manufacturing enterprise in India in the energy-related and infrastructure sector

Further reading

• Haridwar - Gangadware Mahatirthe, Ed. Shalini Saran. Haridwar Development Authority, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh, 1992. [4]
• Gateway to the Gods: Haridwar-Rishikesh. Rupinder Khullar, Reeta Khullar. 2004, UBS Publishers. ISBN 8174764607.

References

• Guru Nanak's visit to Haridwar commemorated by a Gurudwara - Gurudwara Nanakwara

External links

• The Official Website of District Haridwar.
• Haridwar at Wikitravel
• Photos of Haridwar, 1280x960, published by the author