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Hari Ki Pauri: King Vikramaditya constructed this sacred Ghat in memory of his brother Bhartihari, who is belived come to haridwar meditate on the banks of Ganga. This Ghat later came to be known as HARI-KI-PAIRI (also called Brahamakund). At twilight, golden hues of floral diyas reflected in the river Ganga present the most enchanting singt. The imprint of Lord Hari's footprint hallows the river temple here. The Ghat is regarded the most sacred and auspicious point to bathe in the Ganga during the 12 year Kumbh and the 6 year Ardh Kumbh.

Distance from the Haveli:-300m

Sapt Rishi Ashram And Sapt Sarovr: According in legend the Saptarshis (seven sages) were deep in meditation here. The Ganga, not wanting to disturb them split herself into seven streams (sapt- sarovar) around them.

Distance from the Haveli:-4km

Mansa Devi Temple: The temple of goddess Mansa Devi situated at the top of Bilwa Parwat. The ropeway with its brightly colored cable takes devotees to the old hilltop to Mansa Devi.

Distance from the Haveli:-50m

Chandi Devi Temple: The King of Kashmir Suchet Singh built The Chandi Devi temple at the top of Neel Parwat on river Ganga's Banks in 1929 A.D. A three km trek from Chandi Ghat, it is believed that the main status was established by the Adi Shankaracharya in 8th century A.D. It is at a distance of 6km on Neel Parwat on the other bank of River Ganga.

Distance from the Haveli:-1.5km

Maya Devi Temple: This is an ancient temple of Maya Devi the Adhisthatri deity of Haridwar, Known as one of the Siddhapeethas, said to be the places where the heart and navel of goddess sati had fallen.

Distance from the Haveli:-100m

Daksha Mahadev Temple: The ancient temple of Daksha Mahadev stands in the south Kankhal town. Mythology has it that king Daksha Prajapati; father of sati (Lord Shiva's first wife) performed yagya at this palace, but did not invite Lord Shiva (Mahadev). Feeling insulted, sati burnt herself in the yagya kund. Provoked by this, the ganas (followers) of Lord Shiva killed King Daksha; Later Lord Shiva brought them back to life.

Distance from the Haveli:-3km

Aarti: At 6:30pm (local time) every day an aarti is performed on the Ganga by worshippers. Tourist can also perform also the aarti. Candles on lotus petals floated down the river with religious hymns being played Rain or Shine, summer or winter Aarti. Starts promptly at 7:00PM and experience worth viewing.
 
 
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