Haridwar Temples

Haridwar Temples are widespread in each and every place of the Haridwar city. The temples of Haridwar are highly revered. Haridwar has many small and big temples, spread in the mean streets of the city. Most of the Haridwar temples are dedicated either to Shiva or Vishnu. It is known for housing many popular temples for Hindus. The town's name is an amalgamation of two words, Hari (meaning God) and Dwar (Gate). Some an ancient temples in haridwar that attracts people from both far and near due to its significance. Some of the important temples in Haridwar are Mansa Devi Temple, Pawan Dham Temple, Parmeshwar Mahadev Temple, Chanda Devi and Lal Mata Temple.

Mansa Devi Temple
Mansa Devi Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Goddess Mansa Devi, and one of the prime holy places to visit in Haridwar. The Goddess is believed to be a form of Shakti and is considered to have emerged from Lord Shiva’s mind. The temple is also one of the ‘Panch Tirths’ or the five pilgrimages in Haridwar and is perched atop the Bilwa Parvat on the Sivalik Hills. It is said that the presiding deity fulfills all your wishes if you pray earnestly and with devotion. Devotees can be seen offering coconut, flowers, and even jewelry to appease the Goddess. You can reach the temple zenith by means of a ropeway, the panoramic view from which is exhilarating. Also, look for hotels in Haridwar near railway station to make travel easier.

Chandi Devi Temple
One of the most charming religious sites in Haridwar, perched on the Neel Parvat of the Shivalik Hills, the Chandi Devi Temple was erected in the year 1929 by the then king of Kashmir, and it is believed that the idol of the goddess inside the temple was installed as early as the 8-century. This is one of the most famous pilgrimages and lures devotees all around the year. The place is also known as Siddha Peetha, a place where devotees worship to fulfill their wishes. The ropeway cable car that leads to the temple is yet another feature that adds to the magnificence of the temple and offers a topological view of the hilly terrain. But to make the most of your historical experience, it is advised to hike your way up to the top through the verdant greenery and the divine aura. Haridwar hotels can be booked with ease by going online.

Bharat Mata Mandir
This is one of the most significant temples located in the heart of the city and is visited by people from all corners of the country. The temple is believed to be one of a kind as it is one of the few temples that are dedicated to Mother India and is touted as one of the greatest and most famous religious sites in Haridwar. The place is a beautiful spiritual retreat for all its devotees. The temple was built by one of the Hindu Saints, Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya, and its presiding deity is Lord Vishnu. However, idols of several other Gods are also enshrined in the temple. The place of worship also finds mention in various popular Hindu religious scriptures such as Mahabharata and Vishnu Purana. Book the best hotels in Haridwar near this temple.

Maya Devi Temple
Believed to have been constructed in the 11-century, the Maya Devi Temple is one of the important holy places to visit in Haridwar. The temple is one of the three Shaktipeeth located in the holy city of Haridwar and is dedicated to Hindu Goddess Maya, who is considered to be a form of Adi Shakti or Absolute Power. In ancient times, Haridwar was even called Mayapuri in veneration of this deity. The shrine has 3 heads, 4 arms, and is also one of the Siddh Peetha temples located in the city. Along with the presiding deity, the temple is graced by the idols of Goddess Kamakhya and Goddess Kali who are also a form of Adi para shakti. Search for the best hotels in Haridwar near this temple.

Har ki Pauri
Hari ki Pauri is one of the most sacred bathing ghat in India. Har Ki Pauri is 02 kms far from the Haridwar Railway Station. Har means God and Pauri means foot prints. Har Ki Pauri means footprints of God. It is believed that Lord Vishnu came here in ancient time and also there is a stone where his footprints are still there on the stone wall. Har Ki Pauri is also main place for holy bath during the Kumbh Mela. Hindu people believe that if you take a holy dip (bath) here river Ganges will wash all you sins. Everyday there is ceremony called Ganga Aarti is organized here. Ceremony is dedicated to River Ganga which is constantly providing life in the form of her water to people. Ganga Aarti is widely visited by thousands of people everyday (Mostly in evening).

Vaishno Devi Temple, Haridwar
The Vaishno Devi Temple of Haridwar is a replica of the same temple in Kashmir. This is also a very important and crowded temple throughout the year. The temple has tunnels and caves inside the vicinity through which every devotee has to walk to reach the inner sanctum where the shrines are kept. The entire design and process to reach the sanctum are similar to that of the temple in Kashmir. The sanctum comprises of the shrine of Goddess Vaishno Devi and apart from this, you can also offer prayers to Kali, Saraswati and Goddess Laxmi. Make sure that you visit this temple on your trip to Haridwar.