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Haridwar

American  
[hahr-i-dwahr, huhr-] / ˈhɑr ɪˌdwɑr, ˈhʌr- /
Also Hardwar

noun

  1. a city in Uttar Pradesh, N India, on the Ganges River: a holy city to Hindus.


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As the two sides fought over the pot of elixir, a few drops spilled over and fell in four cities - Prayagraj, Haridwar, Ujjain and Nasik.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2025

On the banks of the Ganges in Haridwar late Tuesday, the wrestlers sat in a huddle as a large crowd of supporters and cameras surrounded them.

From New York Times • May 31, 2023

They reached the city of Haridwar in the evening, sat on the banks of the river and tearfully clutched their medals as a crowd gathered around them.

From Washington Times • May 30, 2023

The parents, who live in a wealthy enclave of Haridwar, have said that they were initially patient with their son and daughter-in law over the lack of offspring.

From Seattle Times • May 30, 2022

Haridwar, Uttarakhand | Parents move court against son&daughter-in-law, demand grandchildren/Rs 5 cr compensation.

From BBC • May 12, 2022