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» Badrinath |
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It 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
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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
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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
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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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» Mount Abu |
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According to the inscriptions Mount 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. |