Question

’Mayapuri’ is the name of which religious city?

• A. Prayagraj
• B. Chitrakoot
• C. Haridwar
• D. Ujjayini

Hint:

Haridwar, also known as ”Mayapuri,” is a sacred city where pilgrims gather for rituals and ceremonies, especially along the Ganga River.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Haridwar is referred to as ”Mayapuri” in Hindu religious texts. It is one of the seven holiest places (Sapta Puri) in India and is located at the foothills of the Himalayas where the Ganga River enters the plains. Haridwar holds immense spiritual significance and is a major pilgrimage site, known for hosting the Kumbh Mela and for its ghats like Har Ki Pauri.