subject: Pilgrimage in India [print this page] Pilgrimage has always been the most essential part of every religion. Worshipping is our faith in the almighty and it is our way of being dependent on the supernatural powers of the God. India is regarded as the land of religion or dharma. This country is the land of various religions the reflection of which can be seen due to the existence of abundance of temples present here. India is a spiritual country, the spirituality here is not limited to the mosques, temples, and churches, and here religion is the life blood of the nation. Large numbers of pilgrims come to India from all around the world as here one can see the conflux of many religions, India attracts pilgrims from all the nooks and corners of the world. Hinduism is considered to be the oldest religion in the country but it has been the birthplace of other religions like Jainism, Buddhism, Sufism and Sikhism. Indian sub-continent is also the home to several shrines of some of the chief religions of the world. In India one can see more diversity of various sects and religions then at any other country. All religions namely Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism and Sikhism have their places of worship in India. Hindu Pilgrimages
The snow covered mountains of Amarnath, Badrinath and Kedarnath are some of the pilgrimage places in North India. The Kumbh Mela which is conducted in Allahabad attracts large number of tourists. Mathura city, the birthplace of Lord Krishna is visited by large number of people. Puri, is known for the temple of Lord Jagganath. Kanyakumari, Rameswaram and Dwarka are also famous pilgrimage places. Many tourists visit places like Tirupati, Vaishnodevi and Shirdi. Sikh Pilgrimages
The Golden temple, of Sikh community is located in Amritsar and is the holiest shrine of the Sikhs in the country. Anandpur Sahib, is another holy place of the Sikhs. Jain Pilgrimages
The statue of Bahubali at Sravanabelagola in Karnataka is the most important Jain pilgrimage sites in India. Another major attraction is Dilwara temple at Mount Abu in the state of Rajasthan. Christian Pilgrimages
Worlds best churches can be found in India that is in the state of Goa, a wonderful storehouse of earliest cathedrals and churches.
Buddhist Pilgrimages
Buddhist pilgrimage places in India can be established in the states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh anh Laddakh. Bodh Gaya is a destination where Gautam Buddha achieved highest enlightenment and every person should this place once in a lifetime. The Mahabodhi temple positioned over here is an architectural wonder. Vaishali is an additional place of significance for the Buddhists.
