Religious Destinations
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Oct 12 2015Synagogues in India – A quick guide to the Paradesi Synagogue
India is the land where all major religions co-exist and thrive. Since time immemorial, the people of India have helped grow and strengthen myriad different religions and faiths, thus helping create innumerable cultural identities that have made the country as diverse as it is today. Some of the world’s major religions have taken strong roots […]
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Oct 02 2015Mount Mary Church – A suburban surprise
More commonly known as Mount Mary Church, The Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, is a Roman Catholic Basilica located in the suburbs of Bandra. Most people would know Mount Mary for its delightful fair, known as the Bandra Fair. Visited by thousands of people every year, the Bandra Fair takes place after the […]
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Sep 07 2015Ganpatipule – The abode of the modak-loving God
Flaunting spectacular blue waters and a long stretch of sun-kissed sand, Ganpatipule is not just another religious destination. It is also a popular holiday destination for its bountiful nature and relaxed atmosphere. This little beach-town is located in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra with Chiplun to its north. Along with its gorgeous beach, Ganpatipule is known for its grand Ganpati […]
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Aug 28 2015Religion in Ladakh – A Spiritual Experience
If you’ve been to Ladakh and you’ve seen the prayer flags flying, you will know there’s no other sight as mesmerizing and as peaceful as that. The glittering prayer wheels spinning about bring to mind lovely music and utter calm that you will find in not too many places. It’s quite something to experience true […]
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Jul 24 2015Amarnath temple – The mighty shrine of a mighty God
There aren’t many who aren’t aware of the larger than life Amarnath Yatra that takes place in the beautiful snowy mountains of Jammu and Kashmir. The Amarnath temple is situated in a cave at an altitude of 12,756 ft some distance away from Srinagar and can be reached through Pahalgam. What captures the imagination, curiosity […]
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Jul 06 2015Ajmer Sharif – Where spirituality and mysticism come together
It is said that whoever visits this Dargah and prays with true faith will free their soul of all burdens. Such is the faith and belief that devotees have in this hallowed shrine. Ajmer Sharif or Dargah Sharif is the shrine of the Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti, located in Ajmer, Rajasthan. It has the grave […]
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Jun 26 2015Jagannath Temple – Of culture and legends
The Jagannath Temple in the quaint city of Puri in Odisha is one of the most sacred Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Jagannath. The presiding deities of this temple are Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra. This temple is an important place of pilgrimage for people who are devotees of Lord Krishna and Lord Vishnu, […]
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Jun 08 2015Ranakpur Jain Temple – A majestic abode
Dedicated to Tirthankara Adinatha, the Ranakpur Jain Temple in the Pali district of Rajasthan is a vision of sheer majesty and spectacular Indian architecture. Located a short distance from Udaipur, Ranakpur Jain Temple will bring to mind ancient empires and ginormous palaces signifying untold opulence and finesse. The intricate architecture that this temple features is […]
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