Materials And Methods of Limnological Study of Ganga River Water Within District Haridwar

Abstract

Haridwar is situated on the bank of river Ganga at the foothills of the Shivalik range of mountains that constitute the outer Himalayas. Haridwar city lies at an elevation of 965ft from the sea level and between latitude 200 , 58’ N and Longitude 780 , 13’ E. According
to Hindu mythology, Hardwar is one of the four sites where drops of the elixir of immortality (AMRITA) accidentally spilt over from the pitcher in which it was being carried (KUMBHA) away by the celestial bird Garuda, after the Samudra Manthan (charging of sea). These four places are Haridwar, Allahabad, Ujjain and Nasik where the famous “Kumbh Mela” is held. It is believed that taking a bath here purifies the soul and opens the way for the ultimate freedom, Moksha.