PILGRIMAGE TOURS
Hindu Pilgrimage Tours
Haridwar
Resting in the foothills of Shiva
lik
range, this sacred Hindu pilgrimage offers you a chance to be one with yourself
in the peaceful valley. Discover the healing powers of the river Ganges as you
take a dip in the rolling waves.Haridwar, or the doors of God, is one of the
holiest pilgrimages for Hindus in India. The place has been a site for pilgrimage
tourism for ages. Countless of Hindus flock every year to Haridwar to take a
dip in the sacred Ganges. It is believed that the river's waters are so pure
that they wash away all the sins of anyone who bathes in it. Haridwar in northern
India is surrounded by scenic hills of the Shivalik Range. Besides religious
tours, people come here to admire the beauty of the mountains and enjoy the
fresh, unpolluted environment away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
With its ancient temples and ghats, Haridwar offers great pilgrimage tour experience
in India.
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Vaishno Devi
Hear
the call of the Mother. Visit the Himalayan pilgrimage site to experience the
Divine within you. Situated amid the scenic mountains, Vaishno Devi forms the
highlight of a Hindu Pilgrimage. Vaishno Devi, another of very holy pilgrimage
places in India, attracts millions of devotees to this mountain shrine dedicated
to Mother Goddess. She's known by many names - Maa, Mata, Sherawali. Located
amidst the high peaks of Himalayas, this pilgrimage destination holds a very
special significance to those who believe in the powers of the Mother. They
come here to pray for their wishes to be fulfilled. Forget the arduous climb,
the beauty of the land and the fervour of devotees will inspire you to keep
going till you reach your destination.
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Tirupati
Be
blessed by the Lord Venkateswara. This religious destination in South India
is located in Andhra Pradesh, about 152 kms from Chennai. Millions of devotees
come here each year to seek the blessings of the Lord. Tirupati is famed for
the shrine on the Seven Hills of Tirumala dedicated to Lord Venkateswara. The
town of Tirupati is one of the most ancient and sacred pilgrimage spots in India.
The hill near the temple is called ‘Tirumala’ or the “sacred
hill.” The temple is said to be the busiest in the world and the Brahmotsavam
is undoubtedly celebrated for its oriental pomp and pageantry in September every
year.
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Amritsar
In
the land of Five Rivers, Punjab, is situated the holiest Sikh pilgrimage. The
Golden Temple at Amritsar holds a very special place among the pilgrimage sites
in India – it welcomes people of all kinds without any discrimination and
with a warm heart.situated in Amritsar, Punjab, is the most sacred temple for
Sikhs. A double storey marble structure, its dome is covered with gold. The
Granth Sahib, the holy book of the Sikhs, was kept in the Harmandir Sahib in
1604, three years after its completion. The location of the Granth Sahib here,
adds to the sanctity & reverence of the Harmandir Sahib. The history of
the Darbar Sahib starts with Guru Amar Das, who took the first steps towards
building a shrine. Around the Golden Temple, the holy city of Amritsar came
into being. His successor, Guru Ram Das, came to live near this tranquil and
peaceful site, and started building the pilgrimage center around the small pool,
(later to become the Sarowar) which had initially drawn Guru Amar Das. Manual
labor or 'kar seva' is another very important offering. It may be in the form
of sweeping and washing the gurudwara premises, cooking or actually bricklaying
and building the place.
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Bodh Gaya
This
is the place where Budhha attained enlightenment. Bodh Gaya offers a serene
ambience amid verdant Nature. Explore this budhhist pilgrimage in Bihar, India
with its ancient stupas and Baudh heritage. Bodh Gaya or the "The Land
of Enlightenment Of Buddha”, is the place where Prince Siddhartha attained
enlightenment and came to be known as Gautam Buddha. Knowledge was endowed to
him while meditating underneath a pipal (Ficus religiosa) tree. Bodh Gaya is
an important religious destination for buddhists worldwide. It is situated on
the banks of the river Niranjana (also called Falgu) and is 11 kms. from Gaya
in Bihar in eastern India.
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Puri – The Eastern Dham
One
of the four Dhams, Puri is a holy Hindu pilgrimage. Discover Puri's ancient
shore temples, the huge yearly Jatra, the mathas, and the place's splendored
glory on the eastern edge of India. Puri, located in the state of Orissa on
the eastern coast of India, is one of the four Dhams (religious centres). It
is the abode of Lord Jagannath. It is the place that gave birth to the term
“juggernaut” from Lord Jagannath. Puri is also one of the most holy
pilgrimage destinations for the Hindus. Each year, the Jatra (Rath Yatra, or
the Chariot Procession) takes place, and is a big draw for pilgrims from all
corners of the country. The unique temple architecture of the temples of Puri
leaves tourists awestruck. It is an experience to remember – with the ancient
shore temples and a deeply spiritual journey for your soul.
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Rock Temple
A
good place to start a temple tour of southern India is at Mamallapuram (formerly
Mahabalipuram) near Madras, on the eastern coast of Tamil Nadu. Mamallapuram
is among the most picturesque of India's Hindu temple complexes. There are almost
seventy rock-cut monoliths, caves and sculptures remaining, as well as the famous
twin shore temples facing the sea on the village's beaches tha is called rock
temple. Its rock cut temples are the earliest examples are the earliest examples
of monumental architecture in southern India, and its rock art is certainly
the finest that survives from the Pallava empire, which ruled much of south
India between the 4th and 9th centuries AD.
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