Bharat Mata Temple, Uttaranchal, India

Deities: Bharat Mata (Mother India)
Attraction: Design element
Location: Sapt Sarovar, Haridwar, Uttaranchal
Built by: Swami Satyamitranand Giri
Inaugurated on: 15th May 1983
Attraction: Eight floors with different themes
Best time to visit: October to March
STD Code: 0542

Ratnakaradhautapadam Himalyakirtitinim I
Brahmarajarsiratnamdhyam vande Bharatamataram II

Meaning:
“I pay my obeisance to mother Bharat, whose feet are being a washed by the ocean, who wears the mighty Himalaya as her crown, and who is exuberantly adorned with the gems of traditions set by Brahmarsis and Rajarsis.”

The Bharat Mata temple at Varanasi is the only temple dedicated to Mother India. It is located in the Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth campus. The Goddess of India or Mother India is generally illustrated as a woman dressed in a saffron-colored sari and holding the flag in one of her hands.

The Bharat Mata Temple is a massive eight-storey structure consecrated in 1983. Each floor of the temple houses statues of different mythological and historical legends, religious deities, leaders and heroes who played important role in the formation of the modern India. The temple was founded by Swami Satyamitranand Giri. Inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi. For those who are true patriots the Bharat Mata Temple is a must see. A unique concept led to the building of the temple.

The statute of Bharat Mata is built in marble and is a model of undivided India, depicting the mountains, plains and oceans. The most peculiar thing about the Bharat Mata Temple is that instead of the customary gods and goddesses, it houses a relief map of India, carved out of marble.

The temple is unique as it is dedicated to Mother India or Bharat Mata, as the name suggests. The temple is dedicated to those who have defined the cultural, spiritual and social history of India over the ages. Majestically standing on the banks of the Ganges in Haridwar, the temple is rises to a height of 180 feet. All those who honor Mother India, irrespective of caste, creed, nation and religion are attracted to one of the must visit places in Haridwar. The vast spectrum of India is reflected in the various displays that the Haridwar Bharat Mata temple houses.

The 1st floor salutes all the brave sons and daughters of Mother India who dedicated their lives to maintain and enhance her honor. A statue of the mother herself stands amidst all these gallant personalities, which include Subhash Chandra Bose, Veer Savarkar, Mahatma Gandhi, Chatrapati Shivaji, Guru Govind Singh, Rani of Jhansi and more.
The 2nd floor is dedicated to the glory of Indian women and the holy wedlock of India.
The 3rd floor of the Bharat Mata Mandir in Haridwar upholds Indian philosophy and the concept of sainthood while.
The 4th floor showcases the harmonial co-existence of all religions.
The 5th floor celebrates female prowess through Indian Goddess as mother and as the savior from the perils.
The 6th floor displays the avatars and incarnations of the Indian God, Vishnu.
The 7th floor is dedicated to Lord Shiva in his various manifestations.
The 8th floor or top floor is graced by a Kalasha that offers a splendid view of the Himalayas and the whole complex of Sapt Sarovar.

Other tourist attractions:
Monkey Temple (Durga Temple)
Sankat Mochan Temple
Bharat Mata Temple
Bharat Kala Bhavan etc.

How to reach:
by Road: One can easily reach Bharat Mata Temple by taking local Buses, Tonga’s, rickshaws or by hiring taxis from Haridwar.
by Rail: Haridwar Railway junction is connected with major part of India.
by Air: Nearest Airport: Varanasi Airport, then drive to Haridwar

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