Har Ki Pauri is a historical place in Haridwar in the state of Uttarakhand, India. The meaning of Har Ki Pauri is very simple as known by all the Indian people, which means “The footprints of Narayana”. Har Ki Pauri has many things to attracts you with its beauty and Ganges river. The place called Har ki pauri is very famous for the “Ganga Aarti”. Ganga aarti is a traditional ritual of Haridwar city.
History of Har ki Pauri
The story about Har ki pauri is very interesting and also it is very meaningful. The story goes like that according to the Hindu tradition or their belief the fight between Lord Vishwakarma and demons were happened, when Lord Vishwakarma was carrying the nectar (Amrat) with him. During this time some drops of the amrat were felt down in the very place called Har ki pauri. From there on the place is very popular for all the Hindu community as the river Ganga has the power to wash away all the sins of all the people according to the local people’s belief.
Things to do in Har ki pauri
Ganga Aarti : Ganga aarti is very popular Hindu ritual in Har ki pauri. This is for the river Ganga as the all the Hindu people believe Ganga as their mother known as “Ganga Maa”. In the respect of Ganga River a priest arrange a Ganga aarti in the morning as well as in the evening everyday at Har ki pauri. So it is very good thing to have as you are on your trip to Haridwar.
Temples : Do not be shocked for yourself as I have mentioned temple as a thing to do. It is for you to know that you can have your visit to all the small-small temples located at Har ki pauri. All the temples have a unique meaning and different deity for whom all these temples are dedicated.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Har ki pauri is during the time of summer, in between the month of April to the end of June. As the water of river Ganges gets a bit or you can say enough chilly to thrilled the bones of the people during the time of winter.
How to reach Har ki Pauri
Har ki pauri is in the center of the Haridwar city, so it will be very easy to reach there. You can have a local shared auto rickshaw or you can book as for your comfort.
Haridwar railway station is the nearest place which is just 2 to 3 km from Har ki pauri. And the nearest airport is the jolly grant airport around 35km far from Haridwar.
Har ki pauri Aarti Timing:
Timing of Ganga aarti is not fixed as permanent timing, it is according to the sunrise and sunset.
How to book your Ganga Aarti priest at Har ki pauri
As the Ganga aarti is conducted every day early morning and in the evening do not think that you will be able to Ganga aarti easily, no; you cannot because there will be huge crowd of people rushing on each other. But do not worry you can have your Ganga aarti done very well by booking your priest for Ganga aarti. You can book your priest for Ganga aarti by visiting our site as haidwar rishikesh tourism.