Facts About Haridwar

Haridwar is regarded as one of the seven holiest places (Sapta Puri) to Hindus. According to the Samudra manthan, Haridwar along with Ujjain, Nashik and Prayag (Allahabad) is one of four sites where drops ofAmrit, the elixir of immortality, accidentally spilled over from the pitcher while being carried by the celestial bird Garuda.

This is manifested in the Kumbha Mela being celebrated every 3 years in one of the 4 places, and thus every 12 years in Haridwar.

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Can be visited any time!