Haridwar also termed as 'Gateway to Gods' is known as Mayapuri, Kapila, Gangadwar as well. The followers of Lord Shiva(Har) and followers of Lord Vishnu(Hari) pronounce this place Haridwar and Haridwar respectively as told by some people. It is believed that if any people perform special kriyas like Pitru Tarpan, Pinda Daan at the Ghats of Haridwar in the honour of their ancestors, their ancestors gain "Moksha" It is a common belief that by conducting these rituals in Haridwar, the souls of the ancestors attain "Moksha" or liberation, freeing them from the cycle of birth and death. The city is renowned for its ghats, particularly Har Ki Pauri, where the Ganges is believed to carry the divine essence that facilitates salvation.
The spiritual atmosphere and the confluence of the sacred river and devout pilgrims make Haridwar a significant pilgrimage destination. The city hosts the Kumbh Mela, a major religious festival that attracts millions of pilgrims who come to partake in sacred rituals, seek blessings, and perform ceremonies for the spiritual upliftment of their ancestors. Haridwar's cultural and religious heritage, coupled with the belief in the transformative power of rituals performed along its ghats, make it a revered place for spiritual seekers and devotees.

Haridwar Ganga Ghat - Vat Purnima Visesh Puja