Religious Destinations
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May 22 2015Basilica of Bom Jesus – A Goan wonder
The Basilica of Bom Jesus comes across as an imposing brick structure that holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier, one of the founders of the Society of Jesus. Located in Old Goa, the former capital of Goa, the basilica is considered to be one of the best examples of baroque architecture in India. […]
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May 04 2015Vaishno Devi – Shining in the snow
Her beauty is incomparable and her aura divine. She shines in the snow and in the sun; such is the brilliance of her persona. She is fondly referred to as Mata Rani and one look at her will make all your worries disappear. Her shrine at Vaishno Devi in Katra, Jammu & Kashmir is visited […]
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Apr 01 2015Siddhivinayak Temple – Home to Mumbai’s beloved God
One look at His sweet face, with those tiny twinkling eyes, the elephantine snout and the hand possessively clutching a modak, you instantly feel at peace. We’re talking about our very own Elephant God, Ganpati. For many of his devotees, he is the Almighty, but he is also their baby. They love taking care of […]
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Mar 20 2015Haji Ali Dargah — Of beauty and majesty
The Haji Ali Dargah in Mumbai is an embodiment of unwavering faith, beauty beyond words and sheer majesty. A perfect example of Indo-Islamic architecture, the Haji Ali Dargah is a mosque and tomb and one of the most important landmarks in Mumbai. Constructed in 1431, the mosque is dedicated to the memory of a wealthy […]
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Mar 03 2015Velankanni Church – A place of utter serenity
Officially spelled as Vailankanni, this town is situated in the Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu. This panchayat town was once a port that traded with Greece and Rome, but slowly lost its importance to the much bigger Nagapattinam. Quaint and calm, Velankanni is famous for its Roman Catholic shrine, Basilica of Our Lady of Good […]
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Oct 13 2014
Tirupati – The holy pilgrimage city
Tirupati, the holy abode of Lord Venkateshwara is a popular pilgrimage city of the Hindu community. Devotees from across the world visit Tirupati temple for darshan or to get a glimpse of their favorite deity. Tirupati temple is one of world’s most famous Hindu temples that caters to approximately 40,000 people on a daily basis. Tirupati temple, […]
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Oct 10 2014
Varanasi – A Divine Destination
Situated amidst the Ganges valley in Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi is an epitome of spiritual grandeur. Also known as Banaras or Kashi, this pilgrimage destination, envelopes the tourists in a visually marvelous atmosphere. Mystical aura, miraculous waters and ethnically sculpted temples define this sacred land. Varanasi offers a spiritually enriching experience that is absolutely breathtaking. Being […]
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