You must have seen that the importance of the holy city Haridwar increases in the month of Sawan. Know here the reason for this and the mythological things related to the city of Haridwar, which most people are not aware of. Haridwar is considered to be one of the Saptpuris. From here the road to Badrinath begins. Badrinath is called Lord Vishnu. His other name is also Hari. This city is known as Haridwar because of the gate leading to Hari. Haridwar is considered to be the city of salvation. Lakhs of devotees from all over the world come to Haridwar to take a dip in the Ganges with the aim of attaining salvation. In Haridwar itself, Kankhal is the city of King Daksha, thus this city is considered to be the in-laws of Shiva. The importance of Haridwar increases in the month of Sawan. It is believed that during this time Lord Vishnu goes to sleep and the responsibility of running the earth is with Shiva. Meanwhile, he resides in Haridwar only. Meanwhile, performing Jalabhishek of Lord Shiva by taking water from the river Ganges here, one attains the same virtue as thousands of Ashvamedha Yagyas. And this is the reason that all the Kanwariyas from all over the country come to Haridwar in the meantime to fill water and anoint Shiva. The month of Sawan has started. In the meantime, let me tell you Some special things related to this holy city
Interesting facts related to Haridwar:
From Haridwar itself, the mother Ganga reaches the plains, hence it is also called Gangadwar. It is believed that by taking a dip in the Ganges here, one's sins end. The mention of this city is also found in the Puranas. It is said that during the churning of the ocean, drops of nectar fell at four places on the earth. Those places are Allahabad, Ujjain, Nasik and Haridwar. Therefore, Kumbh is organized at these places. Amrit was spilled at Har ki Paidi place in Haridwar. This place is also known as Brahmakund.
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Haridwar is considered to be such a holy place, where all three Narayan, Shiva and Brahma reside. The path of Badrinath and Kedarnath passes through here, while Brahmakund is believed to be the abode of Brahma. This place is also called 'Gateway of Gods'.
It is said that Kankhal of Haridwar is the place where King Daksha had once organized a yagya. Here in the Yagya Kund, Mother Sati gave up her life without insulting her husband. It is said about Haridwar that there is a sign of Lord Vishnu's foot on the upper wall of Har Ki Paidi, which is touched by Mother Ganga all the time.
This place is also called the Tapabhoomi of the sages. Here the Saptarishis did hard penance. Apart from this, Lakshman ji did the jute at this place. had crossed the river with the help of ropes. Lakshman Jhula is still built at that place, which is visited by thousands of people every day.
