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The Hindu mythology designates Haridwar as 'the Gateway to the Gods', thus recounting the story where the heavenly figures left behind their footprints in Haridwar. Due to its geographical location too, Haridwar stands as the gateway to the other three important pilgrimage centers of Uttarakhand namely, Rishikesh, Badrinath and Kedarnath. Referred to as Mayapuri, Gangadwar, and Mokshadwar in the ancient scriptures and epics, Haridwar has always remained a major pilgrimage hub for the Hindus.

The experience to indulge in at Haridwar are :

Bhajan & Kirtan
Yoga Founded in ancient India; Yoga, literally communion or union is a system by which the living individual or jeevatma can merge with the Supreme Being or Pamatma. Supplementary benefits of this spiritual serenity are healthy body and mind.A session on 5 Points of Yoga (proper exercise, proper breathing, proper relaxation, proper diet, positive thinking and meditation)

Various Ghats and Temples of Haridwar in a Rikshaw and interaction with local priests –Rikshaw Ride

Ghats– endless stone steps sweep imperiously down to the water’s edge. These steps are legendary Ghats of Haridwar. ; Literally landings or Banks. Every Ghat has a story to tell. Sit on the ghat and watch life go by. Hindu rituals are rendered particularly sacred if performed at the Ghats of Haridwar . A newborn is named at namkaran ceremony and boy gets his head shaved at the mundan. Newly weds throw garlands into the river. But the ones performed most frequently are the rites for the dead- shradh and pindadaan

Visit to Mohallas and Bazars - Haridwar is a maze of narrow lanes, which twist and join to forma densely, populated localities called Mohallas. Walking through the Bazar in Haridwar is a spectacular sight- colorful shops both sides, sweet shops, artifacts, local craft expressing the vibrant and colourful life behind the extreme of spiritualism. Visit to Moti Bazar, Lower Bazar and Subzi Mandi

Visit to various Ashram and interaction with yogis.
Parmarth Ashram - Evening artis are performed here
Sivananda Ashram - World famous yoga center
Ramdeo Ashram
A meditation and yoga session at Sivananda ashram can be arranged optionally

Visit the Ayurvedic centers- Ayurveda is an ancient system of healing; approximately 5000 years old. Ayurveda literally ‘ Knoweldge of Life ‘ draws on the premise that physical health is integral to spirituals well being. The cornerstone of Ayurveda’s medical philosophy is the identification of doshas or humours. These dosha- vayu, pitta and kapha- govern your physical, mental and spiritual health and can be regulated and balanced to ensure health and longevity. The use of herbs, foods, aromas,gems, colours, mantras, lifestyle changes and surgery are all used to modify one’s doshas

Meet a Jyotishi- Jyotisshastra or astrology has been practiced in India for centuries. It is based on the Hindu Philosophy that one’s actions and fortunes are determined by a predestined cosmic design. That design reflects the will of God for one. Jyotisshastra, literally the Science of light helps read the stars in order to understand the God’s will

Read the Panchang- uses as its basis the Hindus calendar or Panchang that is at once a spiritual and scientific almanac. Panch means five and ang means aspect . It takes five aspects namely
- Din or Solar day
- Tithi or Lunar Day