Pilgrimage Tours India
Some of these pilgrimage destinations in India are located in beautiful destinations which can make you fall in love with the place. From Kashmir to Haridwar to Kerala, there are many places of pilgrimage. It only depends on which one you would like to make.
The top 5 major attractions are listed as under:
1. Amritsar:
Amritsar is the land of pilgrimage because of the presence of the Golden Temple. It is a holy place for the Sikhs and everyone is treated with equality irrespective of caste and creed. Golden Temple has an area for Pilgrims to dine in the community kitchen and thousands of people come to this place to dine.
Some other major worshipping places are Model Town temple, Shivala Mandir, etc. It is a peaceful place and one can find peace when they come here.
2. Varanasi:
Varanasi is considered the capital of Pilgrimage in India as it has numerous temples which are dedicated to the Gods in Hindu mythology. Rituals happen on the river of Ganga and pundits can be seen offering prayers to people. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Sankat Mochan Temple are the important ones present here.
One finds peace while they sit on the banks of Ganga and the lights from the temples in the evening fill your mind with warmth and joy. The Ganga Mahotsav celebrated every year attracts a lot of people.
3. Rishikesh:
Apart from the fun filing activities in Rishikesh, it is also a place for pilgrimage. This is one city that is connected to Lord Shiva and believers of Shiva come to this place every year to offer their prayers. Saints have come to this place to meditate for ages. There are many ashrams and temples in this place. Kedarnath is one religious place that has a Shiva temple which is 2000 years old.
Triveni Ghat is a major tourist attraction as it is a combination of three sacred rivers, Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati. Laxman Jhoola is yet another attraction from which Laxman crossed the bridge for getting rid of religious sins.
4. Vaishno Devi, Jammu:
Vaishno Devi temple is located in Jammu and Kashmir on top of a hill and it is dedicated to Goddess Vaishnavi. The shrine of Vaishno Devi is located at feet of 2,500km above sea level and one has to cover a distance of 14 km to reach the main place. There are three Hindu Goddesses present in the main shrine.
The last temple to visit is the Bhaironath Temple and the journey comes to an end there.
5. Rameswaram, Tamilnadu:
Rameswaram is famous for the Ramanathaswamy temple and it is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It contains 12 Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva which makes this place very popular. It is located on Pamban Island and it is connected to the main city with the help of a bridge. This is a place worth visiting.
The important festivals celebrated here are Mahashivratri and Navratri. This is the place where wishes can come true.
These are some of the best destinations for pilgrimage in India. You should choose that package which appeals to you. You can choose the number of days for the pilgrimage tour that you would like to take. Go for a pilgrimage tour to soothe your body and mind.
