Haridwar, wherein this Sevashram is situated, is cozily located in the foothills of Himalayas. It represents the point where the holiest river Ganga reaches the plains, speeds past in haste and spreads over Northern plains. Haridwar is also the gateway to the Himalayan pilgrimage shrines of Badrinath and Kedarnath. It is also one of the four venues for the Kumbh Mela, held in its magnitude every twelve years when Jupiter transits to the zodiac sign of Aquarius. Down the ages, owing to the above-mentioned three significances and many more, special importance of Haridwar as the ever-refreshing mystic venue for the purification of mind, body and soul gained more impetus. It ever bustles in consonance with the eternal tingling sound of waters of Ganges with the coming and going of pilgrims and tourists from all walks of life and also from all corners.

About Uttaranchal

This newly carved out State is wrapped up with scenic beauty, picturesque places and holy shrines. Undoubtedly, it is one of the best touring / pilgrimic spots. Nevertheless, this place is also enveloped in all-round backwardness. Economy, education, healthcare etc. are as stationary as backyard Himalayan mountains. A few facts given below are for your kind perusal:

• barring one or two, the rest of the districts are all littered across the mountainous region
• more than 75% of population are agriculture labourers or cattle grazers
• hard labour and under-nutrition has made these simple and poor brethren anemic, sick and a majority of middle aged and old eventually are succumbing to deadly diseases like Tuberculosis, Asthma, blindness etc
• Women especially pregnant women are worst sufferers