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Haridwar's main ghat on the Ganga, famous for the evening aarti with towering lamps and floating diyas.
Har Ki Pauri, 'the footsteps of the gods', is the most sacred ghat in Haridwar, where legend says a drop of nectar fell and a stone bears Vishnu's footprint. Pilgrims bathe here throughout the day, and at dusk priests perform the Ganga aarti with large brass lamps while thousands float lamps (diyas) on the river. It is the focus of the Kumbh and Kanwar melas.
Tips
- Arrive early for a place to sit for the aarti
- Watch your belongings in the crowd
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