subject: Closer To Spiritual Tourism [print this page] Pilgrim tourism has been the earliest reason and form of tourism. Even in days when commuting was not easy, people travelled across states in search of spirituality. People across the world are fascinated by places of religious interest. While most leave to the pilgrimage sites during their elderly life, it would be interesting to visit them when one is young enough to explore these destinations. There are many temples and shrines, only if you choose to look beyond. Summer is the ideal time to explore the never ending spiritual places in a city. Such a holiday is absolutely necessary to take a break from hectic work routines as it rejuvenates you.
There comes a time in our lives when we would want to seek guidance from the higher power and prayer is the only easy way to communicate with God. Of course meditation does wonders to mind, body and soul but a spiritual holiday would give you desired break and help in connecting with the supreme power.
One such religious place is Varanasi that nourishes your soul and drenches in the flavors of the city where you can be blessed by the divinity of Lord Shiva. Kashi Vishwanath is a famous temple in the country flocked by people every day; it drowns you in its merry din. Its also believed that at least once in a life times of Hindus are expected to visit this pilgrimage and if possible to pour the ashes of their cremated ancestors into the holy river Ganges. Not far from there is a Panchaganga Ghat, right in the middle of the Hindu heartland that gracefully blends with the other structures.
Dashawamedha is the best place to hire a boat for a gentle cruise along the banks of the Ganga which stretches between Asi Ghat and Panchanganga Ghat. If there is one thing you must not miss in Varanasi, it is the evening Ganga aarti at Dashawamedha Ghat. A spectacular flawless prayer service by the pandas, rituals or prayer to river goddesses will grip you with a mysterious religious excitement or get mesmerized by the sheer noise that goes right down to the soul.
