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Pilgrimage
In India
India
has always been considered the land of spirituality. Though Hinduism
continues to be the oldest religion in the country,
India has been the birthplace of various religions
like Bhuddism, Jainism, Sikhism and Sufism,
and has always embraced new religions that other
cultures brought into the country.
It
is considered a milestone in a person's life and a char dhams yatra
- a visit to the holy sites at cardinal points of the country -
a necessity for the regeneration of the spirit. These points lie
across the subcontinent. In the north they are the snow-capped mountains
of Badrinath, Kedarnath and Amarnath. In central
India, one of the holiest places to
visit is Benares, Prayaga (Allahabad) where the
Kumbh Mela is held, and Mathura
- the birth place of Lord Krishna. In the East
lies Puri in Orissa famous for its Jagannath Temple and
its Rath Yatra. In the South is Rameswaram and Kanya Kumari and
in the west is Dwaraka - the kingdom of Lord Krishna. But these
aren't all the places that the Hindus take a pilgrimage
to. Places like Tirupati, Vaishnodevi, Shirdi, Shabrimala,
Tajore and Madurai towns are famous for
their temples and shrines and
very much on a must-visit list.
Several
famous temples across the country also have their
own unique festivals and yatras. In fact India is home to the largest
religious gathering which takes place every 12 years - the Kumbh
Mela. Whether it is a spiritual experience you seek or want to understand
the depth and diversity of religion - this is the
land with the answers.
Hindu
Pilgrimages in India
Some of the most important Hindu pilgrimage
sites are found high up in the Himalayas, in the north of
the state of Uttaranchal.Of these, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Yamunotri
and Gangotri are the most significant.
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Sikh
Pilgrimages in India
Sikhism, the youngest of the world religions,
is barely five hundred years old. Its founder, Guru Nanak, was
born in 1469. Guru Nanak spread a simple message of "Ek Ong
Kar": we are all one, created by the One Creator of all Creation.
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Buddhist
Pilgrimages in India
Siddartha Gautama was born in the sixth
century BCE in what is now Nepal. His father, Suddhodana, was
the ruler of the Sakya people, and Siddartha grew up living
the extravagant life of a young prince. His birthplace in the
foothills of the Terai is known as Lumbini which is now a part
of Nepal.
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Christian
Pilgrimages in India
India has a positive Kaleidoscope of religions.
There is probably more diversity of religions and sects in India
than anywhere else in the earth. India has some of the best
known Christian pilgrimage sites. where Christian missionaries
settled and did some of their best services for the natives
and also for the generations of Indians to remember on their
contribution to India’s rich historical heritage.
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Jain
Pilgrimages in India
Originating in
the Indian subcontinent, Jainism-or, more properly, the Jain
Dharma - is one of the oldest religions of its homeland and
indeed of the world. Jains believe that their religion is
without a beginning. The twenty-four Tirthankars guided its
evolution and elaboration by first achieving, and then teaching
the path to salvation.
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Pilgrimage
Tours
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for the pilgrimage centers of India. Keeping in mind the religious
sensitivities of the people and the importance of one's journey
towards Nirvana, our tour packages try to create right spiritual
ambiecnce and provide matching travel services.
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