India is known for its culture, history, ancestry, and traditions. If you talk about pilgrimages, then India has a traditional and authentic pilgrimage center that has relevance and is known worldwide.
Here is the List of Top Pilgrimages in India
Ganga
With over 20 million Hindu pilgrims annually, the Ganges is the world’s most popular Pilgrimages destination.
The river that originates in the Himalayas and empties into the Bay of Bengal is considered a goddess, and anyone who touches its waters is said to be cleansed of all sins.
Varanasi
Varanasi is one of India’s most sacred places and Pilgrimages destination. It is a beautiful and devout city and home to India’s religious and cultural heartbeat. Revered as the holiest city for Hindus, the Kasi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi is located on the banks of the Ganges and attracts many visitors.
Devotees of Lord Shiva visit this temple often, or at least once in their lifetime. The sacred Ganges river meandering through the city undoubtedly adds to the sanctity of Varanasi.
Golden Temple
About 50,000 Sikh pilgrims pay their respects at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, India. This temple has a strong Sikh foundation and a strong identity and tradition.
Although the temple is a religious site, it is a Pilgrimages site open to people of all faiths and beliefs, making it the third most visited pilgrimage site.
Haridwar
Haridwar is a major Pilgrimages center for Hindus in Uttarakhand. Known as the Gate of the Gods, the holy city of Haridwar is famous for its temples and ghats, where pilgrims bathe to get rid of their sins and gain salvation.
Haridwar hosts the Khumb Mela, the world’s largest human gathering, once every 12 years.
Shirdi
Shirdi, also known as the Land of Sais, is famous for the city’s centerpiece, the temple of Shirdi Sai His Baba. Shirdi is a repository of divine vibrations due to its strong connection with the renowned saint Sri Sai Baba.
The three main festivals celebrated here are Ramanavami (March/April), Guru Purnima (July), and Vijayadasami (September). These festivals are celebrated for two to four days each with great dedication, enthusiasm, and energy.
Tirupati
Tirupati is known as the abode of the Hindu god Venkateshwara, ruler of the seven hills. The Tirumala Venkateswara Temple is located on the last hill of the Seshachalam range in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.
Like many temples in South India, this sacred temple is known for its elaborate architecture. It is also one of India’s most visited Hindu temples, attracting over 60,000 pilgrims daily.
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Vaishno Devi Temple
The second most popular Hindu religious site is the Vaishno Devi Temple in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. At 5200 feet above sea level, the Vaishno Devi Temple attracts more than 8 million devotees each year.
Somnath Temple
The Somnath Temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga Temples of Lord Shiva and a fine example of architecture. This legendary temple has been destroyed many times in history, but it has been redesigned each time with the help of Hindu kings. Praying at the Somnath is believed to destroy all the sins and evil deeds of the devotee.
Rameshwaram
The coastal town of Rameshwaram is home to the Rameshwaram Temple, known as one of the 12 Jyotirlingas (light lingams) of Lord Shiva in India.
A dip in the 23 Theerth Dhams (sacred waters) in and around the Rameshwaram temple is an essential part of washing away sins.
The temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva and is closely related to Rama. The temple and city are considered sacred places of Pilgrimages for Shaiva and Vaishnava.
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