World · India Bureau
Ganges Returns to Haridwar After 18-Day Stoppage
Water flow resumed at Har ki Pauri and other ghats in Haridwar on November 7 evening after an 18-day interruption. The restoration of the sacred river's waters marks the end of a temporary closure that had affected the holy city's spiritual and daily life.
LSN India ·
The Ganges has returned to its regular flow through Haridwar after remaining diverted for over two-and-a-half weeks. Water was released back into the main channel on the evening of November 7, allowing pilgrims and residents to access the river at all major bathing ghats, including the prominent Har ki Pauri.
The temporary stoppage had been part of scheduled maintenance or water management operations affecting the Ganga Canal system. During the 18-day period, the holy river's presence at the ghats—central to Haridwar's religious and cultural identity—had been significantly diminished.
The restoration of water flow has brought renewed activity to the sacred bathing sites. Har ki Pauri, one of India's most significant pilgrimage destinations, has regained its vital importance as devotees resume their religious observances and ritual bathing in the Ganges.
The return of water to Haridwar's ghats underscores the city's dependence on consistent river flow for both its spiritual functions and daily activities. Local authorities have not yet issued statements regarding the duration or purpose of the recent water diversion.