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Haridwar is an ancient holy city of Uttarakhand, Hindu Mythology says that Shiva has released goddess Ganga from the locks of his hair. The river Ganga is flowing for 253 kilometers (157 mi) from its source at Gaumukh at the edge of the Gangtori Glaciers, Holy River Ganga enters the Gangetic Plain for the first time at Haridwar, which gave the city its ancient name, Gangadwára.

Kumbh Mela

Haridwar or Hardwar is regarded as one of the seven holiest places to Hindu devotee. Haridwar is one of the place along with Ujjain, Nashik and Prayag (Allahabad) where drops of Amrit accidentally spilled over by Garuda. This manifested in the Kumbh Mela. Kumbh Mela is celeberated every 12 years in Haridwar.

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