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PILGRIMAGE IN INDIA
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Badrinath |
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is situated in Gharwal region and is associated with Lord Vishnu. It
is at the base of the Nar, Narayan and Neelkanth peaks. The two
rivers Alkhananda and Rishi Ganga meet beside the temple and the hot
spring here is known as the Tapt kund.
Legend
holds that Vishnu on being rebuked by Narad for enjoying worldly
pleasures came to this place for meditation and named this place 'Badrivan'
on the berries available on which he fed. |
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Hemkund
Sahib |
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Hem
kund as the name suggests is a lake at high altitude. The main
attraction is the Gurudwara. It is said that Shri Guru Govind
Singh Ji (Tenth Guru of Sikhs and the founder of the Khalsa Panth)
meditated on the bank of the lake. |
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Haridwar |
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Haridwar
means "Door of Gods" or the Gateway to Paradise. This
pilgrimage center is among the seven most sacred pilgrimages in
India and is associated with Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu |
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Rishikesh |
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Rishikesh
is 24 kms upstream Haridwar. Legend holds that Raibhya Rishi's
severe penance was rewarded here. God appeared to him in the form of
Hrishikesh hence the name. |
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Yamunotri |
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Yamunotri
is the source of the of the river Yamuna. The origin of the river
Yamuna is the Champasar Glacier, which is very difficult to reach.
However, on the western flank of Bandarpuch peak is the Yamunotri
shrine dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. |
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Gangotri |
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Gangotri
is one of the four dhams of Uttarkhand. It is the source of the holy
river Ganga and is situated at a height of 10200 ft above the sea
level in the district of Uttarkashi. |
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Tirupati |
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Tirupati
is one of the holiest pilgrimages for the Hindus. It is known for
the Vaishnavaite Shrine on top of cluster of seven hills known as
Seshchala. Lord Vishnu in the form of Lord Venkateshwara is
worshipped here. |
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Bodhgaya |
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Bodhgaya
in Bihar is the most important Buddhist pilgrimage center. It was
here that Lord Buddha attained Nirvana under the Bodhi tree.
The focal point is the Mahabodhi temple. |
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Mt.
Abu |
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According
to the inscriptions Mt. Abu was originally the seat of Saivism.
Jainism was introduced in 11th century only. The Dilwara temples
here are the most important Jain center of India |
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Puri |
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Puri
is one of the four dhams,the holiest Hindu pilgrimage places in
India. Jagannath temple makes this place a cardinal
pilgrimage tourist center. It was built in 1198. The images of the
Gods are carved from tree trunks in a child like caricature. The
images kept here are of Lord Krishna, Balbhadra and
their sister Subhadra. |
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Konark |
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Konark
is known for its Sun temple. It is only 3 kms from the coast.
It was constructed in 13th century and was referred as 'Black
Pagoda' by the sailors .The sculptures are remarkable and tourists
flock here to see them. |
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Dwarka |
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Dwarka
is among the seven sacred cities which are known as Mokhsada
meaning 'bestower of liberation'. It is believed to confer
liberation on all those who die within their boundaries. It is also
among the four Dhams or the 'Divine Abode'. |
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Vaishno
Devi |
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Sixty
kms North of Jammu lies the most popular pilgrimage center for
Hindus - Vaishno Devi. It is dedicated to Goddess Durga. Thousands
of pilgrims visit it every year, especially during Navaratri
festival in March-April and September -October. |
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Golden
Temple |
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The
Golden Temple or Darbar Sahib, situated in Amritsar, Punjab, is the
most sacred temple for Sikhs. It is a symbol of the magnificence and
strength of the Sikh people all over the world. In the evolution of
the Darbar Sahib, is entwined the history and ideology of Sikhism.
In its architecture are included, symbols associated with other
places of worship. |
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