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Rajaji National Park was established in 1983 amidst the bio diverse area of the Shivalik Hill range on the Himalayan foothills. The national park’s name has been dedicated to C. Rajagopalachari, fondly known as Raja Ji. Rajaji National Park is predominantly formed from dense green jungles, and this environment forms … Continue reading
Shiva (meaning “auspicious one”) is the destroyer of evil or transformer among the Trimurti, the Hindu Trinity of the primary aspects of the divine. Shiva is a yogi who has notice of everything that happens in the world and is the main aspect of life. Yet one with great power, … Continue reading
Haridwar or Har Dwar – means in sanskrit Gateway to the Gods. Haridwar, is one of the most holy places in India. It is believed to be as old as Varanasi. Haridwar holds the Kumbh mela every 6th and 12th year on the famous Har ki Paudi ghat. Haridwar is … Continue reading
Har Ki Pauri is a famous ghat on the banks of the Ganges in Haridwar in Uttarakhand state in India. This revered place is the major landmark of the holy city of Haridwar. Literally, “Har” means “Lord Shiva”, “ki” means “of” and “paudi” means “steps”. Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu … Continue reading
Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya was founded on March 4, 1902 by Swami Shraddhanandaji with the sole aim to revive the ancient Indian Gurukula System of education, on the bank of Ganges at a distance of about 6 km. from Hardwar and about 200 km. from Delhi. This institution was established with … Continue reading
Shantikunj was founded by the Saint-Scholar-Philosopher par excellence, Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya, who in his youth was also a freedom fighter. Shantikunj has emerged over the years as a unique center and fountain-head of a global movement of Yug Nirman Yojana (Movement for the Reconstruction of the Era) for moral-spiritual … Continue reading
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) (BSE: 500103, NSE: BHEL) is one of the oldest and largest state-owned engineering and manufacturing enterprise in India in the energy-related and infrastructure sector which includes Power, Railways, Transmission and Distribution, Oil and Gas sectors and many more[4]. It is the 12th largest power equipment manufacturer in … Continue reading
According to Hindu belief, Haridwar is the land that was sanctified by the footprints of the Lord. Associated with both Shiva and Vishnu, it is believed to have been the place where Sati (Shiva’s consort) consigned herself to the sacrificial fire. The terrible tandava (dance of destruction) performed by Shiva … Continue reading
Rajaji National Park was established in 1983 amidst the bio diverse area of the Shivalik Hill range on the Himalayan foothills. The national park’s name has been dedicated to C. Rajagopalachari, fondly known as Raja Ji. Rajaji National Park is predominantly formed from dense green jungles, and this environment forms … Continue reading
Rishikesh is considered to be one of the most sacred cities in India, next only to Haridwar. Nestled amidst the beautiful Himalayas and piously intercepted by the mystic Ganges, this place is considered to be the sacred spot where one can attain salvation. This holy city also serves as the … Continue reading
Roorkee was the capital of a Moghul Mahal (similar to a present day Pargana) during the time of Akbar, as is referred in Ain-e-Akbari, authored by Abul Fazal.[5] During the 18th century, it came under the rule of Landhaura state, till the death of its Bargujar king, Raja Ramdaval Dev … Continue reading
Mussoorie with its green hills & varied flora & fauna, is a fascinating hill resort and a fabulous honeymoon spot. Commanding a wonderful view of extensive Himalyan snow ranges to the northeast, & glittering views of the Doon Valley, Roorkee, Saharanpur & Haridwar to the South, the town presents a … Continue reading
This legend is associated with the destruction of Daksha’s sacrifice and the origin of the Shakti Peethas of India. This is one of the eight legends portraying Shiva as the destroyer of evil. Daksh Prajaapati ruled the earth and had his capital city as Kankhal , near Haridwar. At that … Continue reading
Kankhal is a small town about 5 Km south of Haridwar, and most pilgrims to Hardwar visit Kankhal at least once, since it has several important sacred places. For many years Kankhal was a much larger town than Haridwar, and many wealthy Hindus built homes in the early 19th century. … Continue reading
Gayatri Vidhyapeeth, Shantikunj, said of the 29 entries from its students, one by Dhara Sharma, a student of Class 7, “has achieved the position within first 10″. Similar essays by Dipesh Bharti, Saurabh Rathi and Jasprit Kaur of Gayatri Vidhyapeeth at Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh had also been picked by NASA, … Continue reading
I live in Haridwar, so are the numerous Aghoris. Having renounced the world they roam near the cremating grounds of Haridwar or mostly in the forests of Haridwar. They can be sometimes sighted roaming on the road, naked, whether it is a winter or its a summer. Who is an … Continue reading
Duration : 12 Days / 11 Nights Places covered :Delhi, Haridwar, Uttarkashi, Gangotri , Tapovan, Nandan Van, Bhajwasa, Delhi In New Delhi, we visit Raj Ghat, memorial to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. It is a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation on … Continue reading
Duration : 05 Days / 04 Nights Places covered : Delhi – Haridwar – Rishikesh – Mussoorie Haridwar located on the base of Shivalik hills, where the Ganga comes from the mighty Himalayas. It is the Gateway to the famous Char dhams of India. Mussoorie, located in the Garhwal hills … Continue reading
Duration : 03 Days / 02 Nights Places covered : Delhi – Haridwar – Rishikesh Haridwar is located in the beautiful state of Uttranchal. It stands on Dwar of Hari or Gateway to God. Hari means God while Dwar means gate. This city is well known holy city of India … Continue reading
About Kedarnath Dham : Kedarnath Dham is the seat of Lord Shiva. It is one of the twelve “Jyotirlingas” of Lord Shiva. Lying at an altitude of 3584 m at the head of river Mandakini, the shrine of Kedarnath is amongst the holiest pilgrimage for the Hindus. It is no … Continue reading
Badrintah Dham: “Badrinath Dham” Guarded on either side by the two mountains Nar and Narayan, the Neelkanth Peak provides a splendid backdrop to Badrinath, one of the ‘Char Dham Tour’. One of the most celebrated pilgrim spots in the country, it plays host to the famous Badrinath Temple. Legend has … Continue reading
Description of Gangotri:- According to an old legend, Lord Shiva rewarded King Bhagirath after his penance and Ganga came down to earth. However, due to her pride, and the fact that the earth would be devastated if Ganga came down in her full force, Lord Shiva caught her in his locks. … Continue reading
