India is one such place in the world that has an abundance of spirituality kept in it. The glorified and ancient spiritual culture has managed to draw pilgrims, spiritual seekers, etc. from all over the world. Philosophers have come here thousands of years ago and the legacy is continued even today.
Whichever religion you belong to, India is a hub of every religion and you can find peace and seek solitude here. Some of the best places for spiritual enlightenment are listed as under:
Varanasi
Kasi, a city in Varanasi is called the Spiritual town of India. It is the city of Gods as Lord Shiva is himself said to have made this city. People from different parts come to the Holy Ganges to wash away their sins. This sprawling center is a homage to many saints and sanyasis who come here to meditate. Many local and international devotees come here every year.
Varanasi is the home to Kasi Vishwanath which is one of the largest temples in Hinduism. Dashashwamedh Ghat glows at night because of the evening aarti done here each day. In Varanasi, every can is considered as a festival and people here celebrate God in grandeur.
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Kumbh Mela
Kumbh Fair (Mela) is located at the center of the major religious pilgrimage centers including Haridwar, Prayagraj, Nasik, and Ujjain.
Kumbh fair is one of the largest religious fairs which is helping every January and thousands of people come here to get a glimpse of the explicit beauty that it provides.
Commoners, saints, devotees, philosophers from nook and corner of the country come here to be a part of the greatest human feats. The festival in Allahabad has a record of the largest human gathering with 30 million people on a single day.
Puri
Puri, in Orissa (Odisha), is best known for its Jagannath Temple which is an ode to Lord Krishna, Balram, and their sister. Jagannath Temple is a major worship site for both Hindus and Buddhists. Located on the southern side of the Bay of Bengal, Puri hosts the Rath Yatra which is a three-day festival in which huge chariots are pulled through the entire Puri town. A festival similar to the one is also held in June but it is not that grand as compared to the Rath Yatra. Puri still remains to be an age-old spiritual center for those seeking blessings from God.
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Bodhgaya
Bodh Gaya is a pilgrimage center for the Buddhists. Bodh Gaya is the place where Lod Buddha was enlightened under a Banyan tree known as the Bodhi tree. The entire place is now made into the Mahabodhi complex in which the Mahabodhi temple is located. You can also witness many monasteries in the town. If you are someone who loves yoga and meditation, then you are sure to find some amazing classes with great offers. One can find themselves at peace and serenity when they visit Mahabodhi complex.
Tamil Nadu
Dating back to so many centuries back, the temples of Tamil Nadu are a living proof that spirituality keeps India alive. The temples of Tamil Nadu provide one with majestic architecture and the temples are designed explicitly. Meenakshi temple in Madurai, Srirangam Temple in Trichy or Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur are some examples of grandeur in Tamil Nadu. The traditions of these temples have not changed even today and devote come here to attain salvation. The spiritual experience remains yet the same as it was before.
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Amritsar
Golden Temple in Amritsar is the basis of spiritual teachings and is an important site for Sikhs. The Golden Temple was made in the year 1830 by Maharaja Ranjit Singh and it still stands as strong. The complex of the temple is made from marble and copper while the shrine is made of pure gold. Langar is provided in the temple daily to about 1,00,000 people and the service is free. Golden Temple has a free servicing kitchen which is the largest in the world. There are also common spaces for people who want to spend a night at the Golden Temple. While having langar here, one can think of God and seek spiritual blessings.
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Velankanni
The Velankanni Church or the Basilica Church of Lady of Our Good health has great significance and is considered as a church that can make miracles happen. Many pilgrims visit this center because of a belief that Mother Mary can cure all ailments if you visit this church with a pure heart. The Velakanni Church offers an annual feast that is celebrated by people from different parts of India and also the world. The church can bring you surreal and positive thoughts whenever you are low or depressed with life.
Arunachal Pradesh
The second-largest monastery, Tawang Monastery attracts so many Buddhist pilgrims to Arunachal Pradesh. The main temple is called Dukhang and it is an 18-foot-tall statue and it is majestic in its structure. The Buddha statue is made of gold and it looks splendid from all sides. Tawang is also a learning center of Buddhism and many centers of training are found here. It draws a large number of spiritual seekers.
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Mathura/Vrindavan
Mathura is the birthplace of Lord Krishna and the city is said to have been made around the ancient Kesava temple. The temple has been made into a complex called the Krishna Jamnbhoomi Complex. There are so many religious sites to visit in Mathura like Sri Bankey Bihari Mandir, Naam Yog Sadhna Mandir, etc. Mathura also has Vishram Ghat which was the resting place of Sri Krishna once he killed Kansa. There is also a Krishna movement in Mathura called the Hare Krishna Movement and organized by the society of Krishna Conscious Center.
Rishikesh
Known as the Yoga Capital of India, Rishikesh is located at the base of Garhwal Himalayas. Rishikesh has been the center for spirituality for a long time as many great saints came here to meditate and gain spiritual knowledge. In today’s time, many yogis from various parts of India come here to meditate and be a part of the authentic culture of India. Rishikesh is a strictly vegetarian state and alcohol is not allowed over here.
These are some of the best places to visit if you want to come close to God and enjoy your own time. Many people also find it convenient to visit a place with spiritual remembrance and also in the lap of nature. So, don’t delay and book your flights to any one of these places soon!
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