India Pilgrimage Tours - In Communion with Divinity by:Sara Hasan
The India Pilgrimage Tours cove of the most venerated sites in India
. From Kashmir to Kanyakumari and from Kutch to Kohima, India is home to numerous religious structures representing various religions. The pilgrimage tours of India, hence, take you to some of the most revered Hindu Temples, Gurudwaras, Bahai Temple, Mosques, Monasteries, Churches, Pagodas, Jain Temples, Stupas and Shrines - presenting a rare blend of religious structures.An India pilgrimage tour takes you to the holiest shrines known for their divine ambience and spiritual aura. In fact, it is believed that a visit to some of these shrines can take you a step closer to Moksha or Salvation - an exit from the birth-death cycle of our mortal existence. Let's have a closer look at some of the most well-known pilgrimage sites in different parts of India:
North India The Northern part of India is a holy abode to more than 100 temples sporting unique architectural design and quite well-known for mythical legends they are associated with. ISCKON, Lotus temple, Jama Masjid, Akshar Dham and Lakshmi Narayan temple in Delhi are highlights of the creative craftsmanship, while Khajuraho temples in Madhya Pradesh are live examples of ancient India. Vaishno Devi Yatra, Manimahesh Yatra, and Amarnath Yatra take you to abode of gods in hills and mountains and attract tourists from different parts of the world.
North India Tours also cover Golden Temple at Amritsar and the famous Dargah Sharif at Ajmer. Pilgrimage tour to Char Dhaam - Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri covers major pilgrimage sites in Himalayas. There are a number of prominent religious sites along river Ganges too such as Haridwar, Rishikesh, and the 3,000 year old city of Varanasi, which is as famous for its early morning boat ride in the river and evening 'Ganga' aarti as it is famous for its silk Benarasi sarees - a must-have for every Indian bride.
South India Covering an area of about 635, 780 sq. km overall, South India offers the architectural wonder of ancient temples and religious institutions. Rock Fort Temple and Meenakshi in Tamil Nadu, Tirupati Tirumala Balaji Temple in Andhra Pradesh, Badami Cave Temple in Karnataka and Guruvayoor temple in Kerala are only some of the sites that are covered by South Indian pilgrimage tours. The holy St. Thomas Church in Chennai and Rameshwaram draw thousands of tourists every year.
East India Pilgrimage tours to East India highlight Rajgir, Nalanda, Bodh Gaya (famous for Mahabodhi Temple under which Lord Buddha attained enlightenment), and the Jain Temples of Vaishali in Bihar; Konark Temple and Jagannath Temple in Orissa devoted to Sun God; and Dakshineswar Kali Bari in Kolkata. The spiritual tours in eastern Indian also take you to the very famous Kamakhya Temple and the Tawang monastery in Arunachal Pradesh, one of the seven sister states of the Northeast.
West India Some of the most famous pilgrimage destinations of West India are situated in Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat. Pretty churches of Goa include the divine Church Basilica of Bom Jesus, the Reis Magos Church and Church of St. Francis of Assisi. Pilgrims can visit Sri Sathya Sai Baba at Shirdi, Siddhi Vinayak temple at Mumbai and Ajanta Ellora Caves at Aurangabad in Maharashtra. Dwarka in Gujarat is one of the anchor destinations of Chaar Dhaam Yatra that cover overall India.
India pilgrimage tours are a delight not only because of their religious significance and mythological connections but also because they present India's culture, spirituality, religious fervor and traditions at their best.
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Sara has deep interest in writing informative articles on Travel and tourism in India. Also given her words to a portal for India Tours where one can find info on India Tour Packages and Ladakh Trekking Tours and other destinations of India. Explore- www.india-tours.net and get your dream vacation package. Indigo Air Lines Presents Beneficial IndiGo Flights by:Sanjay Singh Fly with GoIndiGo to See the Beauty of India by:Sanjay Singh Explore & Experience All the Beautiful Islands of the Caribbean - Cruise to the Caribbean Today! by:Rita Harmon Find Out How to Get Cheap Flights to the Hottest Island Destinations With These Essential Tips! by:Rita Harmon Traveling at the Last Minute? The Best Tips on How to Get Cheap Last Minute Flights! by:Rita Harmon Accommodation In The New Forest by:Amit Verma India Tours: Travel to the Heart of Real India by:Aalia Khan Secluded Travel - The Perfect Option For Couples and Families Looking For an Island Vacation! by:Rita Harmon Travel Tips Last Minute Deals by:Venkatesh Iyer Singapore to Emerge as Key Medical Tourism Destination by:Shushmul Maheshwari Counting Down to Your Thailand Holiday Bus Safety Tips for Passengers on Charter Buses by:Sheila Dodd Communicating With the Outside World from the Australian Outback by:Liza Shul