Haridwar Attractions
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Tourist Attractions in Haridwar

The main tourist attraction in Haridwar is the Har-ki-Pauri. Besides this, there are various other temples in Haridwar like Mansa Devi Temple, Kankhal.

Har-ki-Pauri
Har-ki-Pauri is the place where Lord Vishnu is believed to have left his footprints. Some part of the Ganga has been diverted here and this later becomes the canal. Bathing here is believed to cleanse all sins. There is a modern clocktower and some temples which surround the steps. Further down along the waterfront are more bathing ghats. There are five bridges across the river and it is pleasant to go over the other side, which is much quieter.

Mansa Devi Temple
The Mansa Devi Temple is worth visiting for the view of the city of Haridwar. This temple is set on the southernmost hill of the Siwaliks and can be reached by chairlift.

Kankhal
Kankhal is situated about 3 km from Haridwar. Kankhal is the place where the Sati, the Lord Shiva's wife is believed to have burnt herself to death because her father Daksha’s failed to invite Siva to a yagna. Sati, in anger, burnt herself to death. When Siva learned that Sati had killed herself, he took up her body and danced in grief, troubling the world with his dance and his tears until the gods cut the corpse into pieces. When the yoni fell, Siva took the form of a linga, and peace was re-established in the universe. There is the temple of Daksehwara in the Kankhal.

Haridwar Attractions ..............................................................................................................................................................................

Haridwar Attractions
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