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A B O U T C I T Y :
Hardwar stands as the
gateway to the four pilgrimages of Uttarakhand. Geographically and
geological, Hardwar, lying at the feet of Shiva's hills, i.e., Shivaliks,
in the Hardwar district of Uttaranchal Pradesh, is a doorway. Suryavanshi
prince Bhagirath performed penance here to salvage the souls of his
ancestors who had perished due to the curse of sage Kapila. The penance
was answered and the river Ganga trickled forth form Lord Shiva's locks
and its bountiful water revived the sixty thousand sons of king Sagara.
In the traditional of Bhagirath, devout Hindus stand in the sacred
waters here, praying for salvation of their departed elder. It is
doorway to the sources of the Ganga and the Yamuna, 3000 to 4500 meters
up into the snowy ranges of the central Himalayas. The 'Aarti' worship
of the Ganga after sunset and the floating 'dia' (lamp) is a
moving ritual.
Population :
3,48142
(Urban) 1991
Area :
12,302 sq.kms.
Altitude : 294.7 mts.
Latitude :
29.58 degree north
Longitude :
78.13 degree east
Temperature :
Clothing :
Best Season : Round
the Year.
S.T.D Code : 01334
Shopping :
Hardwar
is a pilgrimage center and visitors come here to visit the temples so as
such there is no particular item which can be recommended to be bought
here. But Hardwar offers you some good handicraft items which can be
kept as decorative pieces or can be used as gift items. In the markets
surrounding the temples, one can find jewelery imitations which are very
popular among the devotees. The bangles, chains, ear and nose rings are
some items which can be bough there. Then the shops also have items made
of stone. From Rishikesh Ganga enters the plains and in all this area it
sheds its load of stones which are not only polished naturally but come
out in amazing shapes and sizes. These stone are used to make small
idols which are very neatly, delicately and intricately carved. Look out
for Kitchen set toys made from stone. You can also get some items of
talk stone. The main shopping centers are Moti Bazar, Upper Raod,
Jwalapur, Kankhal. The UP handloom Emporium is near the Bharat Mata
temple and the government Emporium, Gandhi Ashram is near the Hardwar
post office.
Banks :
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State Bank of India,
S.N.Nagar
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Bank of Baroda, Upper
Road.
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Canara Bank, Railway
Road
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Central Bank of
India, Railway Road
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Punjab National Bank,
Upper Road
Hospitals :
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Har Milap District
Hospital, Upper Road Ph : 226060
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Chain Rai Female
Hospital, Upper Road Ph : 227490
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Ramkrishna Mission
Hospital, Kankhal Ph : 227141
Yoga Centres :
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Patanjali Ashram
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Yogadham, Arya Nagar
Chowk
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Ram Mulakh Durbar,
Kankhal
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Maha Prabhu Yoga
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National Medical
Centre
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Yoga Study Centre.
Fairs & Festivals :
Ardh Kumbh & Kumbh Mela : Though
all the Hindu festivals are
celebrated here with pomp and gaiety, it is the Ardh Kumbh & Kumbh
Mela which attracts the mind of any tourist to this place. The Ardh
Kumbh is held every six years and than after six years Kumbh Mela is
held. It is said that a holy dip in the river Ganges during the Kumbh
& Ardh Kumbh gives you Moksha or Nirvana. People gather in huge
number to take the holy dip during these holy days. There are Saints,
Naga Sadhus, Politicians almost every one is here. The city is
overflowing with people. If going to Hardwar during the Kubh or Ardh
Kumbh then avoid the over crowded ghats. Every there are reports
of stampedes and the various factions or Akharas of Sadhus clash with
each other. Ensure your accommodation well in advance if going during
the Kumbh.
Kaavad Mela : Ten days before Shivteras (during
the months of Shravan & Phagun) thousands of devotees throng to
Hardwar to collect holy waters of the river Ganga. Then they carry it
back to their hometown & offer it at the local Shiv temple.
Colourful shops spring up and Hardwar resounds to the chanting of hymns.
Kumbh
Administration -
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Mela
Officer - 01334-265660, 226677
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DIG
Kumbh Mela, Haridwar - 01334- 221211
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District Magistrate (D.M.) - 01334-239440, 239561, 239645
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Addl.District Magistrate (A.D.M.) 09411194999
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Addl.District Magistrate (A.D.M.) - 09412996322
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City
Magistrate, Haridwar - 01334-226400
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Senior
Superintendent of Police (S.S.P.), Haridwar - 01334-239777
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Superintendent of Police City (S.P.City) - 01334-265722
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Superintendent of Police Rural(S.P. Rural) - 01334-275755
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Chief
Medical Officer (C.M.O.) - 01334-266023
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District Information Officer (D.I.O.) - 01334-226695
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District Homeopathic Officer (D.H.O.) - 01334-265060
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District Tourism Officer, Haridwar - 01334-265304
Blood
Banks and Hospitals in Haridwar -
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Civil
Hospital - 01334-226060
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B.H.E.L. Hospital - 01334-285247, 285225
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Army
Hospital Roorkee
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District Mela Hospital - 01334-265525
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District women Hospital - 01334-227490
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Ram
Krishna Mission Hospital -01334-244176,246141
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Shardhanand Hospital - 01334-245782
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Ganagamata Charitable Eye Hospital -01334-226090
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Bhooma
Nikatan Charitable Eye Hospital - 01334-260173,260722
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Mehra
Nursing Home New - 01334-226135
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Shivalik Center, Tibri - 01334-225396-97
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Sondhi
Nursing Home - 01334-254212
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Dr.Leela Gupta Nursing Home Jawalapur - 01334-250268
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City
Hospital - 01334-220180-82
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Wadera
Nursing Home, Jawalapur - 01334-254547
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Dev
Bhoomi Hospital - 01334-227390
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Dr.
Seema Gupta Mat. Home - 01334-254575
Ambulance -
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Civil
Hospital - 01334-226060
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B.H.E.L. Hospital - 01334-285247, 285225
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District Mela Hospital - 01334-265525
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Lions
Club Ambulance - 01334-254213 / 227506
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Punjabi Yava Samiti Ambulance - 01334-250019 / 250952
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City
Hospital Ambulance - 01334-220182 / 220180
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Call:
108 Emergency Services
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