subject: Religious Tours In India [print this page] Religion is a core unit of this land of Gods and Goddesses, the cultural practices dates back to the medieval age, its holy texts are valued and respected even today- India is where religion is experienced in its most alive forms. The country is thus laced with innumerable sights of religious significance making religious tours in India one of the highly preferred touring circuits. An India religious tour is one to experience the harmonious existence of vivid religions, to visit holy shrines of multitude of faiths and participate in the diverse cultural practices.
While planning a religious tour in India, the sites one must not miss includes:
Varanasi
A renowned holy town in North India, Varanasi is located on the banks of sacred River Ganges. The river is regarded pious by people of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain faiths is one of the chief cultural hubs of the country. The cultural practices of the region are mainly associated with River Ganges. Been home to some of the legendary poets and writers the city of Varanasi is home to learning and literature even in todays time and houses four universities. The City of Temples Varanasi is renowned for its religious ghats (river banks) and for its temples. There are nearly 100 ghats out of which mainly are bathing ghats and some area the cremation ghats. The evening ritual of Aarti is the most splendid sight when innumerable mud lamps (diyas) are freed in the river. Some of the must visit temples in the region are Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple, Vyasa Temple and more.
Haridwar & Rishikesh
Two of the gorgeous cities of Uttarakhand Haridwar and Rishikesh are also religious Hindu towns. Haridwar literally means the gateway to God and is regarded as one of the seven holy sites of Hindus. The region is decked beautifully with lush greenery and is believed to be one of the four sites where elixir of immortality was accidently spilled by god. Haridwar is thus one of the venues hosting revered Maha Kumbha Mela (Fair) once every three years. Thousands of pilgrims gather and take ritualistic bath at Brahma Kund, the sacred ghat where the holy elixir is believed to have fallen. Rishikesh is another holy city and a popular pilgrimage centre of Hindus. The city also known as gateway to the Himalayas, Rishikesh is the starting point of the revered pilgrimage circuit of Char Dham.
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
The holy pilgrimage tour to the region considered celestial abode of Lord Shiva, Mount Kailash is regarded holy by people of five faiths of the world. According to Hindu legends, Mount Kailash is a celestial place a visit to which is considered to be capable of freeing human soul of the cycle of life and birth. Similarly Jain and Bon devotees also consider this pilgrimage very pious. Religious tourism in India is one to get inspired with the age old traditions and to achieve enlightened amidst peaceful environs.
by: Travelmasti
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