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Manasa Devi Temple @ Haridwar (Uttarakhand)

  Manasa Devi Temple @ Haridwar  : Manasa Devi temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Manasa. It is located in the holy city of Haridwar in Uttarakhand. The temple is on the hilltop of a mountain called Bilway (a part of Sivalic hills the southernmost part of the Himalayan range. Manasa Devi is considered the daughter of Lord Shiva as she has emerged from the mind of Lord Shiva.  She is also regarded as the sister of Lord Vasuki. The meaning of Mansa is a wish, which means maa Mansa full fill all the wishes of sincere devotees. There are three Siddha Peetha in Haridwar and Manasa Devi temple is one among them. The other two are Chandi Devi Temple and Maya Devi Temple. There is a tree inside the temple and people tie the thread to it keeping some wish in their mind. This is one of the important tourist destinations for Spiritual purpose. Please visit the place and feel the sprituality. Manasa Devi Temple   visiting Timing:   08 AM to 05 PM (Everyd...

Har ki Pauri @ Haridwar (Uttarakhand)

Har ki Pauri @ Haridwar   : Har ki Pauri is a very famous ghat at the holy Ganga river in Haridwar a district town in Uttarakhand state. It was built by King Vikramaditya in 1 century BC in the memory of his brother Bharthari as he was a great devotee of maa Ganga and use to visit for everyday meditation. Below are some of the facts about Har Ki Pauri Har means Lord Shivs and Pauri means Spets. It is believed to be Lord Shivas steps and that's the reason people worship Ganga as well as all the steps. It is known as Brahmkund as many gods including  Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva had taken bath in Ganga here.  A drop of Amrita was fallen here from the sky while Lord Garuda was carrying it after Samudra Manthan. People consider Gangajal as Amrith and take it to their home. Mahakumbh is being celebrated there every 12 years and Ardh Kumbh every 6 years. This is the place where Ganga has come to the plain from the mountain. Ganga aarty during evening is one of the most attractive...

Patanjali Yogpeeth @ Haridwar (Uttarakhand )

  Patanjali Yogpeeth : Patanjali Yogpeeth is one of the largest Yoga institutes in India. It is named after the Rishi Patanjali. Patanjali Yogpeeth is involved in many activities by which many people across the globe are benefitting.  Research & development in Yoga Research& Development in Ayurveda (Ayurvedic medicine) University of Patanjali Patanjali Gurukul Earlier it was not known to many but due to Swamy Ramdev Ji & Swamy Balakrishna Ji Maharaj, it has become very famous. Swami Ramdev Ji is the main inspiration behind Yoga reaching every home. There are many courses offered by Patanjali Yogpeeth which you can choose and participate in. During the course period, a high level of discipline is maintained during your stay. I feel everyone should attend the basic yoga course. This is a very clean and cool place and you can feel the freshness in the environment. Please visit the place to feel it. Patanjali Yogpeeth  visiting Timing:   09 AM to 09 PM (Every...