Shantikunj

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Shantikunj is a religious tourist attraction in Haridwar [1] [2] and also the headquarters of All World Gaytri Pariwar. [3]

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History

Shriram Sharma founded Shantikunj in 1971. Pt.ShriramSharma Smiling.jpg
Shriram Sharma founded Shantikunj in 1971.

Shantikunj was established in 1971 by Shriram Sharma and Bhagwati Devi Sharma on a small piece of land. [2] [4] It was expanded over Gayatri Nagar.

Shantikunj and Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya functions under the Shri Vedmata Gayatri Trust, headed by Mrs. Shailbala Pandya. [5]

Location

Shantikunj is located 6 kilometers from Haridwar's railway station towards Rishikesh/Dehradun on NH58 in India. The nearest airports are Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun and Indira Gandhi International Airport. [6] [7]

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