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 the objective of providing an …

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 regeneration in the light of …

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 the world[5]. BHEL was established …

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 in grief led to Vishnu …

Haridwar is a treasure trove of sacred tanks. One of these mythological tanks (Kund in Hindi) is the Bhimgoda Tank. The holy tank derives it name from Bhima, a legendary character of the Hindu epicMahabharat and the second of the five Pandava brothers. The divine sanctity of the site pulls in hordes of devotees from …

Situated at a distance of 20 km from Haridwar and only 10 km from Roorkee on the banks of the river Ganga, Piran Kaliyar Shareef is a wonderful symbol of unity.Ibrahim Lodhi (16th century AD) built the tomb of dargah. It is situated towards the south of Haridwar.Famed for its mystical powers that fulfill the …

Situated on the banks of river Ganga, Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar of Haridwar boasts of a serene and fascinating surrounding ambiance. Different types of migratory birds are found in Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar from the beginning of the winter months. Tourists are often seen sitting in the Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar watching the birds attentively. …

Maya Devi Temple, Haridwar (Hindi: माया देवी मंदिर, हरिद्वार) is a Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Maya in the holy city of Haridwar of Uttarakhand state in India. It is believed that the heart and navel of goddess Sati fell in the region where the temple stands today and thus it is sometimes referred to …

Daksha Mahadev temple is one of the most ancient temples of Lord Shiva, situated in Kankhal. The temple is approximately 4 km away from the main township of Haridwar. Mythologies relate this temple to Daksha Yagya. According to the legends, Goddess Sati’s father Daksha Prajapati performed a yagna, a holy ritual, at this place, but …

Situated on the top of Neel Parvat, in Haridwar, . As per a legend associated with the temple, Goddess Chandika Devi rested on at Neel Parvat, for a short while, after slayings Demon kings – Shumbh and Nishumbha. The temple was built to welcome her back. The presiding deity of this temple is ‘Chandi Devi’, …