Origin and History of HARIDWAR

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The surname Haridwar is derived from the name of a town in India called Haridwar. This town is located on the banks of the Ganges River and is considered to be one of the seven holiest cities of Hinduism. The name Haridwar is derived from two words - 'Har' meaning Lord Shiva and 'Dwar' meaning gate. The surname Haridwar is believed to have originated from the ancient Suryavanshi Rajputs, who were a warrior clan of Rajputs. They were among the first settlers of the town of Haridwar and it is believed that the name of the town was derived from their family name. The surname Haridwar is also found among the Kayastha and Brahmin communities of India. It is believed that the surname was adopted by these communities when they migrated to the town of Haridwar in search of better opportunities. The variations of the surname Haridwar include Haridwara, Haridwaria, Haridwari, Haridwara, Haridwaran, Haridwariya, Haridwaro, Haridwaru, Haridwaram, Haridwarai, Haridwaranam, Haridwariyam, Haridwaramu, Haridwaraiyam, Haridwaranamu, Haridwaranamu, Haridwaraiyamu and Haridwaranamu.