Seven Holy Places
Haridwar is one of the seven most holy Hindu places in India, with Varanasi usually considered the holiest.
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Purī Dvārāvatī chaiva saptaitā moksadāyikāh II - Garuḍa Purāṇa I XVI .14 |
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A Kṣetra is a sacred ground, a field of active power, a place where Moksha, final release can be obtained. The Garuḍa Purāṇa enumerates seven cities as giver of Moksha. These are Ayodhya, Mathura, Puri, Māyā, Kāsi, Kāñchī, Avantikā and Dvārāvatī.
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