India is a land of spiritual beliefs. Many people from every nook and corner visit the spiritual destinations of the country for seeking blessings. The more they visit, they more they get closer to the God. Every religion is sacred here and is treated equally.The pious terra firma is the holy abode of many God and goddess of different religion. Spirituality has transformed many religious places into pilgrimage. Let us head towards a sacred sojourn to know more about these intriguing religious places in India.
# VaranasiVaranasi is woven with spiritual ethos. This city of Shiva is one amongst the seven sacred cities in Hinduism. A common belief that whosoever dies on this pious land gets free from the circle of incarnations, brings lots of tourists here. The holy Ganga meanders through Varanasi and enhances its sanctity. The river washes away all the sins of the people and receives a due respect in form of famous Ganga Aarti in the evening.
# Haridwar
Haridwar clearly implies to ‘Hari ka dwar’ meaning ‘Gateway to the Lord’. Another sacred city in India is famous as the origin place of river Ganges. The ancient ‘Sapta puri’ is also the place where Kumbh Mela is held after every 12 years. Numerous devotees of Lord Shiva, called as ‘Kanwariye’, walk miles to reach here in the month of July in order to collect the holy water of the river. Pilgrims also head towards this religious destination in India on various holy occasions to take a sacred dip in the river.
# RishikeshNestled amidst the breathtaking hills, Rishikesh is the small town known for Ashrams. This tranquil city offers Yoga and meditation facilities. The serene banks of Ganga are the ideal platform to get indulge into a spiritual retreat. Soak in the natural beauty along with praising the divine aura. Tourists seeking for seclusion and spiritual holidays are welcome at the ‘World Capital of Yoga’.
# AmritsarAmritsar owns a high religious importance for the Sikhs. But, the holy city of India is visited by people of almost every religions. The iconic Golden Temple is the center of attraction and takes spiritualism to a whole new level. This gilded temple tells the tales of many historical Sikh events. Savoring the delicious Langar here is a must. Many other divine places dot the beatific land.
# Bodh GayaBodh Gaya is the holy land where Lord Buddha got enlightened under the Bodhi Tree. The UNESCO World Heritage Site Mahabodhi Temple is the source of spiritual bliss. The serene town is one of the holy Buddhist pilgrimages in India. The divine site also draws Hindu visitors for performing the sacred rituals known as ‘Pind Daan’ of their deceased ones.