Ghats

Kumbh Mela is the largest congregation of pilgrims at a single place in the history of human civilization. Large numbers of people travel from far long places to Haridwar for participating in this mega religious fair.

Ardh kumbh Mela is considered the main holy festival of Hindus and devotees wait for the festival very eagerly as the fair is conducted after every 6 years.

People believe that taking holy bath in the sacred Ganga at the time of Kumbh Mela is very auspicious and is the mean to attain salvation.

One can be released from the cycle of life and get in close proximity to the Almighty by taking holy dip during the Ardh Kumbh fair. The holy rivers at the site of Ardh kumbh Mela offers purity, wealth, fertility and wash away the sins of those who bath in it.

There are many bathing ghats at the holy city of Haridwar, the main ghat is Har Ki Pauri and other important ones are Asthi Parwah Ghat, Subhash Ghat and Gau Ghat.

Har Ki Pauri:

Har ki Pauri also referred as Brahmakund Ghat is one of the main consecrated bathing Ghat in haridwar. This ghat was constructed by King Vikramaditya in memory of his brother Bhartrihari and also named the ghat after him. Large numbers of pilgrims gather here in the evening to witness the sacred sight of evening Arti. The site presents the most captivating view for spectators of the eve in the form of the golden hues of floating lamps or diyas in the river Ganga.

Asthi Parwah Ghat

The Asthi Parwah Ghat is the ghat meant for immersing ashes of the departed souls of the family. It is believed that the cooling waters of the river will bestow salvation upon the departed soul. The ghat is located in south of the main Ganga temple.
Subhash Ghat

Subhash Ghat is the ghat present adjacent to the Har-Ki-Pairi with a statue of the freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. A dispensary to provide medical help to the visitors and help them is present on this ghat. The dispensary is run by the Sewa Samiti, another voluntary organization.
Gau Ghat

Gau ghat is present in south of Subhash Ghat. The word “gau” means cow, so this is the ghat where people seek atonement for the sin of cow-slaughter. Death ceremonies were completed with the pious act of donating a cow. The sin of killing a cow is “equal to the sin of killing a Brahmin”.

Some Facts about River Ganga :

*Origin of Ganges*	Gangotri Glacier
*Altitude*	14,000 ft
*Importance of Ganga River*	Holiest of all River
*Course Taken by River Ganges*	Rishikesh, Haridwar, Varanasi, Pra