What is the history of Haridwar?
Legendary king Bhagirath is said to have brought the river Ganga from heaven to earth in order to provide salvation to his ancestors. It is also said that Haridwar has been sanctified by the presence of three Gods; Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh.
Which rivers meet at Haridwar?
Haridwar, also spelled Hardwar, city, northwestern Uttarakhand state, northern India. Haridwar lies along the Ganges (Ganga) River, at the boundary between the Indo-Gangetic Plain (south) and the Himalayan foothills (north). It is the site of the headworks of the Ganges Canal system.
Which state belongs Haridwar?
Uttarakhand state of
Haridwar district, covering an area of about 2360 sq.km. is in the western part of Uttarakhand state of India. It’s latitude and longitude are 29.58 degree north and 78.13 degree east respectively.
Who is founder of Rishikesh?
It is believed that when Raibhya Rishi undertook rigorous penance, God appeared in the form of “Hrishikesh“ and henceforth this area came to be known as Rishikesh. It is the starting point for the Hindu Char Dham pilgrimage, including Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, to seek spiritual salvation.
How many DM are there in Haridwar?
District Administration
| Name | Designation | |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Vinay Shankar Pandey (I.A.S) | District Magistrate | dm-har-ua[at]nic[dot]in |
| Mr. Yogendra singh rawat (IPS) | Senior Superintendent of Police | ssp-har-ua[at]nic[dot]in |
| Mr. Saurabh gaharwar (IAS) | Chief Development Officer | cdo-har-ua[at]nic[dot]in |
| Mr Pyare Lal Shah | ADM(E) |
Where is the famous Bhimgoda Tank situated?
Bhimgoda tank is situated in the revered town of Haridwar in Uttarakhand. This sacred tank is named after Bhima, the second of the five Pandavas in the Hindu epic Mahabharata. Haridwar Situated on the bank of Holy Ganga River, Bhimgoda Tank is situated at a fairely walking distance from Har-Ki-Pauri Ghat.
What is the meaning of Bhimgoda?
Hence, the name Bhimgoda – ‘Bhim’ and ‘goda’ (a Hindi word for knee). The Bhimgoda barrage is 455 meters long and contains 15 spillways gates and 7 under sluice gates which are 18 m wide with the total spillway capacity of 19,300 m 3 /s.
What is the significance of Bhimgad Forest?
The Bhimgad forests are notable for the Barapede caves, the only known breeding area of the Wroughton’s free-tailed bat, a threatened species on the verge of extinction. The sanctuary is also home to other rare species of flora and fauna. The area takes its name from the Bhimgad Fort which was built and commanded by Shivaji in the 17th century.
When was the Bhimgoda Barrage built?
Bhimgoda Barrage came into existence in the 1800s when Lord Dalhousie, the then governor general of India inaugurated the project in 1840. Since then the Bhimgoda barrage has been replaced twice with final construction took place in 1979. The barrage was constructed to divert some of the water of river Ganges into a canal for irrigation purpose.