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What does "Har" in Haridwar represent?

  • Shiva

  • Vishnu

  • Brahma

  • Ganesha

Answer

"Har" in Haridwar represents Shiva. The city holds religious significance for both Shaivites (devotees of Shiva) and Vaishnavites (devotees of Vishnu). Shaivites call the city Hardwar, while Vaishnavites call it Haridwar.
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