Bharat Mata Mandir

Bharat Mata Temple is a holy place of its own kind. Bharat Mata Mandir was founded by Swami Satyamitranand Giri. On 15th May 1983, the temple was inaugurated by Late Prime Minister, Smt. Indira Gandhi. Actually, Bharat Mata is the representation of India in the form of a mother goddess. The Goddess of India or Mother India is generally illustrated as a woman dressed in a saffron-colored sari and holding the flag in one of her hands.

This eight-storied temple is tall to the approximate height of 180 feet. Elevators are installed in the temple to aid the pilgrims. Each storey of the temple is based on a particular theme, housing figures of many mythological legends, religious deities, freedom fighters and leaders. It is a kind of reverence to all those, who played a vital role in the formation of the country.

On the first floor, Statue of Bharat Mata adorns the hall, where the Goddess is holding a milk pot in one hand and stack of grain in the other hand. This image of Goddess represents the nurture granted by the Mother as a toddler and as an adult. This floor also comprises a huge map of India on a raised platform. It also has a big picture of Indira Gandhi, inaugurating the temple. 'Shoor Mandir' is the title granted to the second floor and it is dedicated to the legendary heroes of India.

The third floor is known as 'Matru Mandir' that celebrates the achievements of honored women like Meera Bai, Savitri and Matiri etc. 'Sant Mandir' is the fourth floor that features great saints from different religions of India. The fifth floor has an assembly hall, where all the practicing religions in India, are represented in a harmonious manner on the walls. It also reveals the historical facts and paintings screening the natural beauty of India.

Things to do in Bharat mata Mandir
You can enjoy the eight floors of temples. Bharat Mata Temple is one of its own kinds. It is an impressive multi-storied building and each of the floors has been dedicated to different Gods. Here the mother India is the prime deity and is depicted with the national flag in her hand and a tri-colored sari adorning the idol. It represents the Unity in Diversity in India and oneness of India. This Mandir is dedicated to Bharat Mata, its unity, integrity, values and rich heritage, without any barriers of caste, creed, race, language, area or states and to spread nationality inspired and inculcated by the freedom fighters and martyrs of our beloved country.

Places to Visit near Bharat Mata Mandir
You can enjoy the eight floors of temples. Bharat Mata Temple is one of its own kinds. It is an impressive multi-storied building and each of the floors has been dedicated to different Gods. Here the mother India is the prime deity and is depicted with the national flag in her hand and a tri-colored sari adorning the idol. It represents the Unity in Diversity in India and oneness of India. There are a lot of temples nearby of Bharat Mata Temple like Vaishno Devi Temple, Ram Mandir (Temple) and Bhuma Niketan, Santikunj Ashram, Sapt Rishi ashram, Vyas Mandir. You can enjoy seeing these temples after the Bahrat Mata Temple.

How to Reach Bharat Mata Mandir
Its only 05 km far from Haridwar, 22kms from Rishikesh, 220 km from Delhi, 50 km from Dehradun, 25 km from Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun, 85 km from Mussoorie. Rickshaw and Auto (Tuk -Tuk) are also available for the Temple.

Places to Visit in Haridwar

Haridwar is an ancient city and important Hindu pilgrimage site in North India's Uttarakhand state, where the River Ganges exits the Himalayan foothills. The largest of several sacred ghats (bathing steps), Har Ki Pauri hosts a nightly Ganga Aarti (river-worshipping ceremony) in which tiny flickering lamps are floated off the steps. Worshipers fill the city during major festivals including the annual Kanwar Mela.