The Bharat Mata Mandir stands in Haridwar, in the state of Uttarakhand, India, on Sapt Sarovar Road. It is also known as the Bharat Mata Temple. Unlike a temple built around a single deity, this one is dedicated to Mother India, the nation personified as a goddess.
What you will see
The temple rises across eight stories, and each floor is devoted to a different era of Indian history and culture. Moving upward through the building is a way of moving through the country's past, so the visit suits anyone curious about how India has been represented and remembered, not only those seeking worship.
Planning your visit
- Location: Sapt Sarovar Road, Haridwar, Uttarakhand 249401, India
- Contact: +91-1334-220789
- Type of visit: A temple and cultural attraction, best approached with a willingness to take in its layered displays
Haridwar is a town on the Ganges, where the river leaves the Himalayan foothills and enters the plains. Its riverside, its many ghats and its daily religious life give the city a distinct character, and the temple makes a natural stop within a wider day of exploring the town.
