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25 Places in India For a Spiritual Traveler

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India is a land that comprises a myriad of different religions. People from all around the world come to visit this wonderful country that is the home of different religions. If you want to completely see and be mesmerized by the beauty of the country, these are some top 25 religious tourism places in India;

Golden Temple

Home the glorious golden temple, the iconic city of Amritsar portrays heroic character of Punjab. Built by the fourth Sikh guru, Gurdwara Harmandir Sahib is the most important Sikh pilgrimage site to visit in India.

Bodh Gaya

Bogh Gaya is one of the most famous pilgrimage sites for Buddhist. It is situated in the Gaya district of Bihar. It is a UNESCO world heritage site and has an 80 feet tall Buddha statue. Apart from these, Bodh Gaya is also home to three monasteries and several organizations which hold classes on Buddhist philosophy.

Jagannath Temple

This temple is located in Odisha and is an important pilgrimage for the Hindus. The annual rath yatra is celebrated in this holy town of Puri where idols of the deities Jagannath, Balarama, and Subhadra are taken out in a procession from the temple.

Basilica of BOM Jesus

It is the first minor basilica and is one of the oldest and most important religious places for catholic in India. The church is located in old Goa, and the basilica holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier who had passed. His body is kept inside a casket and is taken out for public viewing once every ten years. Not only that, but it is also well known for its baroque architecture.

Kedarnath

It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. One of the most ancient pilgrimage sites, it lies near the Chorabari glacier which is the starting point of the river Mandakini and is located about 3484 meters above sea level.

Badrinath

The town of Badrinath lies in the state of Uttarakhand. It is an important pilgrimage site since ancient times. It is known to be the home of Lord Vishnu who visited to meditate. Aside from that, it is also considered by many of the Jain sages who attained moksha in this place.

Sun Temple

Located in Konark, it is the amalgamation of the architecture and pilgrimage site The temple is dedicated to the sun god. The portrayal of the sun god sitting on a majestic chariot depicts the story of Kind Narshimhadeva I in defeating Muslim invaders.

Somnath Jyotirlinga

This temple is located in Gujarat and has been a source of divinity and spirituality for many Hindu pilgrims. This placed is believed to be the first Dwadash Jyotirlinga (pillar of light) for Lord Shiva.

Amarnath

This is one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Lord Shiva. Located in Jammu and Kashmir, the cave is a haven to an enshrined image of ice called the shivaling formed naturally which resembles Lord Shiva.

Varanasi

Varanasi is a city that is located in Uttar Pradesh. It is known for its Ganges river that flows into the town. The Ganga Arti performed ritualistically every morning and evening enhances the divinity. The devotees believe in taking a bath in the river,they would be cleansed of all the sins.

Velankanni Chruch

Situated in the nagapattinam district in Tamil Nadu. It is also known as the basilica of our lady of good health, is adored by gorgeous architecture. It is believed that the church was built by Portuguese sailor who survived a violent sea storm as a gratitude to the supreme power. Each year the feast of the nativity of Mary is celebrated and is attended by millions of devotees.

Hampi

It is also a UNESCO world heritage site. These temples will stun you with its beauty. Not all temples in Hampi, in fact it still houses the Virupaksha temple that is one of the most famous temples in Hampi.

Vaishno Devi Temple

This is another temple that is located in Jammu and Kashmir. People have to trek for 25 kilometers in order to reach the place. However, there are palkis, mules, and helicopters available for people who can not walk up to the temple. It is a Shakthi peetha and is regarded as one of the most religious places.

Kashi Vishwanath

Located in the Varanasi, it is a temple that is located to Lord Shiva. It has been destroyed several times by invaders, however it was being rebuilt. It is well known for its gold plated domes, spires and bull statue.

Haji Ali Dargah

There are many Islamic holy places in India, but this is one of the most visited ones. It has white domes and minarets and the dargah has the influence of Mughal architecture. Located in Mumbai, it houses the tomb of Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari.

Shirdi

Located in Maharashtra is a gateway to sheer spirituality. The revered sai baba dedicated his life to preaching about One God and earned himself followed. Shirdi is his native placed that has been adorned with multitude devotees irrespective of religion, color or creed seeking peach to pay homage to him.

Leh

Leh is the home of a lot of Tibetan monasteries. Most of the monasteries in Leh contain numerous stupas, statues, wall painting, and large pillars that are engraved with Buddha’s teaching.

Madurai

Located in Tamil Nadu, it is known as the temple town. Legends said the city got its name from the drops of honey that fell from the matted hair of Lord Shiva who had appeared in the dream of the King of Madurai. Madura is also known for Meenakshi Amman Temple, which is one of the most famous temples in India.

Rameshwaram

It is in the state of Tamil Nadu which is one of the sites of the pious char Dham yatra in India. Located on the island called Mannar, this is a sacred destination where Lord Rama is believed to worshipped and repented after killing Ravana.

Vrindavan

This is believed to be the city where Lord Krishna spent his childhood. Located in Uttar Pradesh, it offers a story when bal Gopal becoming Kanha then finally lord Krishna.

Ranakpur Temple

Situated in Rajasthan, it is one of the best Indian pilgrimage sites. It holds the oldest Jain temples in India and holds a lot of importance to the devotees.

Hemkund Sahib

It is one of the unique pilgrimage sites because of its pentagonal structure. It is located in Chamoli district in Uttrakhand.

Dwarka

Believed to be the capital of Lord Krishna when he escaped from Mathura, Dwarka is one of the sites of the Char Dham yatra. It is situated in the west of India mainly in the state of Gujarat.

Rishikesh

The state is adorned with numerous Hindu temples and heavy settlement of yoga centers. Becoming a yoga center, it has become one of place that the most offers a different spiritualism experience.

Dargah Gharib Nawaz

Located in Ajmer, it is a tomb of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti that is believed to still be listening to people’s wishes and fulfill them. The best time to visit is during the Urs festival when you can witness the place coming to life.

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