Ans: Har ki Pauri is by far the most popular religious attraction in the holy city of Haridwar. It gets its name from the words ‘Har’ meaning 'Lord Vishnu', 'ki' meaning 'of' and 'Pauri' meaning 'steps', literally translating to footsteps of the God. It is said that Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu visited this very holy site in the Vedic times. A stone wall here on which is engraved a footprint is believed to be that of Lord Vishnu, and testifies to the mythological legend. Besides, it is one of the four sanctified sites across the country where the divine nectar (amrit) fell from the kumbha or the pitcher when it was being carried by the celestial bird Garuda, after the mythological event of Amrit Manthan. No wonder, the place is held in high regards by patrons of Hindu religion and is steeped in spirituality with many ancient temples lining its shores. Pilgrims travel here from across the globe to take a dip in its holy waters and attend the sacred Ganga Aarti in the evening, which not only provides for an enchanting spectacle but is also counted amongst the major things to do in the hallowed city.