religious destinations in india
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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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Jul 03 2015Top 5 reasons to attend the Kumbh Mela 2015
How exciting would it be to experience the world’s largest religious gathering first-hand? It’s a matter of great pride that this religious gathering is held in India, and that people from all over the world flock here to be a part of it. What are we talking about, you ask? We’re talking about the Kumbh […]
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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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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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