Pawan Dham

Pawan Dham is a Hindu temple in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, known for its distinctive glass and mirror work architecture. Founded by Swami Vedantanandji Maharaj in 1970, the temple features elaborately decorated idols including a prominent Vishvarupa form of Krishna teaching the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna. Located on Sapt Sarovar Road approximately 2-3 kilometers from Har Ki Pauri, it serves as both a place of worship and a social service center under the Geeta Bhawan Trust Society.

Visitors can expect to see a temple interior crafted entirely from glass pieces and mirrors with intricate artwork depicting scenes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata. The temple houses colorfully adorned idols of Hindu deities, with the main attraction being a sculpture of Lord Krishna preaching the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna. The complex features smooth marble pathways and is maintained in a clean condition. Visitors must remove footwear at the entrance as there is no designated shoe stand.

Pawan Dham was established in 1970 by Swami Vedantanandji Maharaj as a branch of the Geeta Bhawan Trust Society based in Moga, Punjab. The temple was built with the intention of providing social services and extending help to devotees and visitors.

The temple holds significance as a revered Hindu pilgrimage site in Haridwar, one of the holiest cities in Hinduism. It represents modern temple architecture with traditional devotional elements, serving as both a spiritual center and a charitable institution under the Geeta Bhawan Trust Society.