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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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A gifted student from Surrey, Strahan joined the army and arrived in India in 1860, working in towns of Roorkee and Haridwar.

From BBC • Jul. 20, 2024

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

The event took place in the holy town of Haridwar between 17 and 19 December.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2021

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