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brief List of Temples in Haridwar is given below

Bharat Mata Mandir


About 4 Km from Haridwar, the Bharat Mata Temple, is a real gorgeous temple, having 6 floors. The ground floor has the striking statue of Bharat Mata.
The foremost floor has the Sant Temple, which has statues of great saints like Buddha, Mahavir and Guru Nanak

Bilkeshwar Temple
Bilkeshwar Mahadev Temple is a religious-places and is to be found at Haridwar, Uttarakhand.

Chandi Devi Temple


Chandi Devi Temple is Constructed in 1929 AD by the King of Kashmir - Suchat Singh, Chandi Devi temple, atop the Neel Parvat on the other bank of
river Ganga, is now reachable by a ropeway, which begins near Gauri Shanker Temple. A 3 kilometers trail from Chandi Ghat, legend has it, that ChandaMunda the army chief of the local demon king, Shumbha-Nishumbha, was killed by Goddess Chandi here, after which the place got the name Chandi
Devi. It is believed, that the major statue was established by the Adi Sankaracharya in 8th Century AD.

Dakash Temple
Dakash Temple is very old temple of Daksha Mahadev, is to be found in
the South
of Kankhal city, which is 4 Kilometers from Haridwar. The mythological story about this place is that King Daksha Prajapati, father of Sati (Lord Shivas first
wife) performed yagya at this place. Daksha Prajapati did not invite Lord Shiva and Sati felt insulted. As a result, she burnt herself in the yagya kund. This
incident provoked the disciples and followers of Mahadev, who killed King Daksha, but later on Lord Mahadev brought him back to life. Daksha temple is
therefore a tribute to this legend.

Doodhadhari Barfani Temple


Doodhadhari Barfani temple in Haridwar is a big centre of attraction. It`s not only for its spiritual importance but for its beautiful construction work
also. The temple is to be found in the Doodhadhari Barfani Baba Ashram. The temple complex is built in white marble. Inside the temple complex, there
are other temples as well dedicated to various Hindu gods and goddesses.

Gauri Shankar Temple


Gaurishankar Mahadev temple is one more religious place in Haridwar. Positioned near to the Chandi Devi temple, this temple is recognized to
represent Lord Shiva. Gaurishankar Temple is a part of the various religious festivities held throughout the year. Any religious individual offering prayers
with all his devotion gets his wishes fulfilled in this temple.

Hari ki Pauri
Holy ghats are named after the Charan (Footprints) of Hari (God Vishnu) impressed on a stone, set into the upper wall of the ghats. Constructed by King
Vikramaditya in memory of his brother Bhartrihari, it is thought that Bhartihari eventually came to Haridwar, to meditate by the banks of the holy Ganga.
When he died, his brother constructed the Ghat in his name, which later came to be famous as Har-Ki-Pauri. This sacred bathing ghat, is also famous as
Brahmakund. The reflection of golden hues of floral diyas, in the river Ganga, is the most delightful sight in the twilight, throughout the Ganga Arti
Ceremony. It is the most important ghat on the river Ganga, where a holy dip is a must for every devotee.

Jain Temple
Haridwar is a city of temples. Jain temple is one of them and the temple is beautifully carved and sculptured making it one of the beautiful Haridwar
temples

Mansa Devi Temple


Mansa Devi Temple on the top of the Siwalik Hills is devoted to the Goddess Mansa Devi, who was the daughter of Lord Shiva. This temple is the tower
of Haridwar City, looking down on the city, as a devoted mother looks after her beloved children. Here, one statue of the Goddess has 3 mouths and 5
arms while the other statue has 8 arms. A stunning sight of the city can be had from this place. It is thought that whoever worships Goddess Mansa Devi,
gets, their desires fulfilled.

Maya Devi Temple


Maya Devi Temple has the perfect of the 3 headed Durga and the idols of Bhairava and Shiva. It is thought that the heart and navel of goddess Sati had
fallen at this very old shaktipeeth, to be found to the east of Har-ki-Pauri. This temple is devoted to the power of goddess.

Mahamrityunjaya Temple
The Maha Mrityunjay Mantra or Lord Shiva Mantra is measured very powerful and significant by the Hindus. Also famous as the Moksha Mantra of Lord
Shiva, chanting of Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is said to create divine vibrations that heals. Maha Mrityunjay is one more temple in Haridwar.

Neelaswar Temple
Neelaswar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Mansa in the holy city of Haridwar.

Pawan Dham

Pawan Dham temple lies in the aesthetically adorned attractive idols and the glass work designed on the temple walls, which makes it a famous
sightseer spot. Pawan Dham is distanced at 2 kilometer from the main town of Haridwar and about 3 km from Har-ki-Pauri.

Sati Kund
Sati Kund is actually the site of the Yagna Kund, the sacrificial fire. According to Hindu traditions, it is the tank where Sati (Lord Shiva's wife) put herself to
fire. Sati burnt herself in the wake of the insulting demeanor of hes father Daksha Prajapati towards Lord Shiva. This yagna kund is today famously known
as Sati Kund.

Sri Yantra Temple


Shree Yantra Temple is one of the most revered Shakti Upasna Kendra. The temple is visited by large number of people every day. Big worshippers are
held throughout Navratras in Chaitra (April) and Ashwin (October) months. The Pathotsava of maa Tripur Sundri is held in the month of April. The temple
is situated just 300m from the Daksh Mandir, an ancient temple dedicated to Bhagwan Shankar.

Sureshwari Temple
Sureshwari Devi Temple is positioned on the lap of Shivalik range, Haridwar is supposed as the door-way to the 4 pilgrimages in the Uttrakhand State.
Stopover this holy place that will cleanse your body, mind and the spirit. Use up some time on the Ghats in Haridwar that obtain a special attraction in the
twilight with countless diyas hovering in the waters of Ganges.

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A brief List of Temples in Rishikesh is given below

Nilkanth Mahadev
Nilkanth mahadev temple is one of the very famed temples which is positioned at height of around 5500 ft. This temple is very popular in north India.
As it is believed by the Hindu myths that it is the place where lord Shiva drank the 'wish' when the sea was being churned out for 'amrit' by the gods and
the demons, and after drinking the throat of Lord Shiva became blue and that's why this place is named by Nilkanth mahadeo temple.

Kunjapuri Temple
Kunjapuri Temple is truly devoted to goddess durga which is the parvati next roop. Kunjapuri Temple is also consider by shaktipeeth. It is believed that
lord Shiva approved all the way through this place on his manner go back to Kailash with the corpse of Sati whose dead body part cut down at the spot
where the temple of Kunja Puri stands.

Parmarth Niketan Temple


Parmarth Niketan Temple is also the most well-liked temple among the all. The Niketan has a school sprint on traditional Indian style, which is designed
for its great job on Hinduism. Every day in the sunset, the Arti and Hawan is organizes by the Ashram in Ganga on the Parmarth Ghat.

Bharat Mandir Rishikesh


Bharat Mandir is one of the very old temples among the all which is constructed by the Hindu famous saint Adiguru Shankracharya in 12th century. This
temple is devoted to Bharat, the younger brother of Lord Ram; it is to be found in the old town next to Triveni Ghat

Geeta Bhawan
Geeta Bhawan is the one more olden temple among all the domestic temples in Rishikesh. It is the Temple in which the well-known Indian epic
Mahabharata and Ramayana are explains on the walls. Here people assemble to read the Ramayana jointly. The Arti which is performing at Geeta
Bhawan's Ghat on River Ganga is an amazing.

Tera Manzil Temple


It is a multistory temple which is extremely popular among the tourists. Tera Manzil Temple is devoted to idols of Hindu God and Goddess. Here visitors
always capture a superb vision of the full area from the top of the temple, and in winter the scene of sundown from this place is an unforgettable view.

Rishikund tank and Raghunath Temple


Rishikesh is full of numerous small and big temples. In the banks of the Chandrabhaga River there is a team of temples. Char Dham, the famous four
temples club starts off this place. The Rishikund tank and Raghunath temple near the tank also present quite beautiful scenic views. Lord Ram used the
tank for bathing while he was in exile. The Bharat temple named after Bharat, one of the brothers of Lord Ram.

Triveni Ghat
Triveni Ghat is a bathing place at a distance about 1.5 km from Rishikesh. It is measured sacred for being the confluence of three
mountain
streams. Pilgrims from all over the worls come here to take a dip into the holy waters.

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