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History. Shriram Sharma founded Shantikunj in 1971. Shantikunj was established in 1971 by Shriram Sharma and Bhagwati Devi Sharma on a small piece of land. [2][4] It was expanded over Gayatri Nagar. Shantikunj and Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya functions under the Shri Vedmata Gayatri Trust, headed by Mrs. Shailbala Pandya.
Shriram Sharma Acharya, revered as “Gurudev'' by his disciples, was born in Anwalkheda village in Agra district of Uttar Pradesh, India, on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi Vikrami Samvat 1967 (September 20, 1911). [2][23] He was the son of Pandit Rupkishore Sharma and Dhankunwari Devi. His concerns for the welfare of the common masses was evident ...
Sex ratio. 1.18 [2] ♂ / ♀. Website. haridwar.nic.in. Haridwar (/ hʌrɪˈdwɑːr /; Hindi: [ɦəɾɪd̪waːɾ] ⓘ; formerly Mayapuri[3]) is a city and municipal corporation in the Haridwar district of Uttarakhand, India. With a population of 228,832 in 2011, it is the second-largest city in the state and the largest in the district.
Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya (Dev Sanskriti, or simply "DSVV") is a private university located in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India.Run by Vedmata Gayatri Trust, Shantikunj, Haridwar (headquarters of All World Gayatri Pariwar), it provides various degree, diploma and certificate courses in areas like clinical psychology, Yogic science, alternative therapy, Indian culture, tourism, rural management ...
There is a dense forest on the other side of the hill and the ropeway offers scenic views of the Ganges River and Haridwar. The temple is run by the Mahant who is the presiding priest of the temple. On a normal day, the temple is open between 6.00 am. to 8.00 pm. and the morning aarti at the temple begins at 5.30 am. Leather accessories, non ...
Har Ki Pauri. Har Ki Pauri, meaning the feet of Lord Vishnu (Hari), [1] is a ghat on the banks of the river Ganga and landmark of the Hindu holy city of Haridwar in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. [2] It is believed that it is the precise spot where the Ganga leaves the mountains and enters the plains. The ghat is on the west bank of Ganga ...
The Shanti Mantras, or Pancha Shanti mantras, are Hindu prayers for peace (shanti) found in the Upanishads. Generally, they are recited at the beginning and end of religious rituals and discourses. Shanti Mantras are invoked in the beginning of some topics of the Upanishads. They are believed to calm the mind and the environment of the reciter.
Haridwar Kumbh Mela is a mela, associated with Hinduism and held in the city of Haridwar, India held every 12 years. The exact date is determined according to Hindu astrology: the Mela is held when Jupiter is in Aquarius and the Sun enters Aries. [1] The event possesses deep religious significance to Hindus as well as other spiritual seekers.