THE LAND OF GODS
Everyone who comes there has the same purpose !
To submerge themselves in the river Ganges called 'Ma Ganga'.
To submerge themselves in the river Ganges called 'Ma Ganga'.
Bathing in the Ganges is a purifying ritual that is thought to wash away a penitent's sins, and spreading one's ashes in the water upon death may improve one's karma and hasten salvation.
Haridwar is regarded as a holy place for Hindus, hosting important religious events and serving as a gateway to several prominent places of worship.
'Har Ki Pauri' is a famous ghat on the banks of the Ganges in Haridwar. This revered place is the major landmark of the holy city of Haridwar. It is believed that it is precise spot where the Ganges leaves the mountains and enters the plains.
Ganga aarti means worship of Ganga. Lots of people visit this place for Ganga Aarti everyday. The priest hold large fire bowls in their hands, the bells in the temples at the Ghat start ringing and the chants of mantras flowing out in the air. People float diyas, with flowers on Ganga. The shadow reflects on the river and lighting diyas on flowing Ganga looks so beautiful that cannot be expressed in words.
