हरिद्वार के रहस्य: शिव, गंगा और सनातन की परंपरा || Haridwar, Shiva & Ganga Explained on Bawacasst

Shri Mahant Dr. Ravindra Puri Ji Maharaj, President of the Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad, joins @bawacasst hosted by Himanshu Lohani for an insightful conversation on Haridwar, Lord Shiva, Sawan, Kanwar Yatra, Akharas, Sanatan Dharma, and the deeper meaning behind these timeless traditions. TIMESTAMPS - 00:00 Trailer 01:10 Intro 01:48 Haridwar or Hardwar? What is right? 02:31 Why is Ganga ji more important in Haridwar? 03:45 Why are Har Ki Pauri and Brahmakund so important? 08:10 Why is Monday so important? 10:00 Who is Shiva? 11:10 Is Shiva real or incorporeal? 16:25 What is Shivling? How did saints make devotion easy, and why do saints need money? 27:40 When the government was offering ₹1 crore, why did Shri Mahant Dr. Ravindra Puri Ji Maharaj refuse? 31:30 Did Prahlad Jani Ji truly survive without food or water? 37:00 The miracle of Bore Wale Baba 42:00 Why is Sawan such an important month? 49:50 Why is the Kanwar Yatra? 01:01:50 Is it right or wrong for saints from the Akhara to fight? And why did Shri Mahant Dr. Ravindra Puri Ji Maharaj pursue a Ph.D.? 01:11:40 The story of the king's fighting elephant and why is it necessary for Shri Mahant Dr. Ravindra Puri Ji Maharaj to blacken his beard? 01:16:40 What is an Akhara? And the identity of the true astrologer 01:25:40 What are the responsibilities of Shri Mahant Dr. Ravindra Puri Ji Maharaj as the President of the Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad? 01:31:30 What is the speciality of Mansa Devi? 01:35:30 Outro If you enjoyed this conversation, don't forget to Like, Share & Subscribe for more long-form conversations on spirituality, history and Indian wisdom. #shiva #sawan #kanwaryatra #kanwaryatra2026 #haridwar #sanatandharma #mahadev #akhada #bawacasst #spirituality #hinduism #hindipodcast #shivling #ganga #kumbh 🎵 Music: By Dvir Silverstone Source: Pixabay