Since
time immemorial, India has been known for its spirituality,
religious tolerance and its secular character. India is
called the "yogabhoomi" and the gateway to the
heavens. Innumerable saints and seers, in their quest
for knowledge, have contributed largely to the development
of various religious monuments viz. Temples, Mosques,
Monasteries etc. built lavishly across the length and
breadth of the country. For this very reason, India is
also known as the of temple country. The architectural
exuberance is expressed in its places of worship, which
form an integral part of its cultural diversity. It has
been a tradition in India to commemorate all the deities,
gods and goddesses by building shrines, which is evident
in the various temples. In the olden times, kings of various
dynasties used to worship a particular deity, and thus
it was a common practice to build huge temples, which
are in themselves, architectural marvels. India is famous
for its places of worship. The cosmopolitan flavour of
its religions is well reflected in its multitude of holy
shrines. Apart from the pilgrim centres that India is
known for, a large number of places of worship are known
among devotees for eternal powers and wish fulfillment.
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Kedarnath
The Kedarnath shrine, At an altitude of 3,581 mt it
is a 14 km trek from Gaurikund. Is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas
of Lord Shiva. it is a scenic spot placed against the
backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range.
Badrinath
The temple of Shri Badrinathji is 15 mt.high, built
in the form of a cone with a small cupola of a gilt
bull and spire is Dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Set amidst
a picturesque valley, at an altitude of 3,133 mt. above
sea-level, it is located on the right bank of holy river
Alaknanda. The other temples and places of worship worth
a mention in Uttar Pradesh are Vishvanath Temple (Varanasi),
Vindhyachal Temple, Rishikesh, Naina Devi Temple, Mathura,
Mansa Devi, Har Ki Pauri, Ghat (Varanasi), Mathura-Vrindavan,
Hemkund Sahib. There are quite a few churches too including
St. John's Church, St. George's Church, St. Mary's Church,
Holy Trinity Church, All Saints' Cathedral, St. Joseph's
Roman Catholic Cathedral. Temple of Shri Naina Devi
Ji is situated on hill top in Bilaspur distt. of Himachal
Pradesh in India.
Amritsar
The Golden Temple at Amritsar, is the most famous of
Sikhs monuments, ornamented with a gilt by Raja Ranjit
Singh. Surrounded with water on all the sides, it was
erected in the 16th century. The mandir, a two storeyed
structure is built on a 67 ft square of marble. Anandpur
Sahib in Punjab is one of the most revered places of
pilgrim for the Sikh community.
Delhi
The Jama Masjid, overlooking the old markets of Chandni
Chowk, is one of the largest mosques in India. It was
built by Shah Jahan in Delhi. Jama Masjid, looks across
the old markets of the city that are massed around Chandni
Chowk and stretches till the great Red Fort.
Ajmer The
Dargah at Ajmer is a shrine considered to be a place
of wish fulfillments for those who pray with devout
and pure hearts. This Dargah houses the tomb of Saint
Mohinudeen Chisti. In the vicinity of the Dargah the
tomb of The Saint's daughter-Bili Hafiz Jama & tomb
of Shah Jahan's daughter Chimni Begum is located.' Ajmer'
owes its composite culture to the reign of many dynasties
that came, ruled and left, leaving behind indelible
marks of their culture and traditions culture. Ajmer
is situated in a valley surrounded by the Aravali hills,
131 Kms West of Jaipur. It is also associated with remarkable
historical events. 'Dargah Khwaja Sahib' the landmark
of Ajmer. One of the holiest Muslim shrines in the country.
The city has some splendid master pieces of Indo-Islamic
architecture.'
Pushkar
Pushkar', 11 Kms West of Ajmer, along the picturesque
Pushkar Lake lies the tranquil town with deep religious
significance. An important pilgrimage centre of Hindus,
flourishing with 400 temples and a lake encircles by
52 ghats. The biggest attraction being the temple of
Lord Brahma. Pushkar is also the site for one of the
largest and most colorful cattle fairs in the world.
Orissa
Orissa or Kalinga as it was then called was a settlement
of non-Aryan and Aryan settlers. It was here that the
famous Battle of Kalinga was fought which made King Ashoka
forsake war. Situated in Orissa and built in the 13th
century to commemorate a military victory, the Sun Temple
is an architectural splendour. The main tower of Konark
stands 227 feet high superceding both Lingaraja and Jagannath
temples. The temple, known as the black pagoda, is a brilliant
chronicle in stone, with thousands of images including
deities.Jagannath Temple, Lingaraja Temple, Devgarh, Khajuraho
in Madhya Pradesh; Somnath Temple in Gujarat are some
of the well known temples.
Varanasi The
major attraction of Varanasi is the long strings of
ghats, which line the western bank of the Ganges. There
are over a 100 bathing and burning ghats but the Manikarnika
Ghat is the most sacred of them all. This is the main
burning ghats and one of the most auspicious places
where a Hindu can be cremated. Dasaswamedha Ghat is
probably the most convenient starting point. At the
time of sunrise, people visit this ghat to get an interesting
introduction to the river. Here you'll witness the throng
of people who come to the edge of the Ganges not only
for a ritual bath, but to practice yoga, offer blessings,
buy paan, sell flowers, get a massage, play cricket,
have a swim or get a shave. Apart from the many ghats
lining the river, the city's other highlights include
the Golden Temple also known as Vishwanath Temple, built
in a roofed quadrangle with stunning gilded towers.
Shopping at markets famous for their ornamental brass
work, lacquered toy, shawls, silks and sitars; visiting
the nearby Buddhist centre of Sarnath. The Durga Mata
temple was built in 18th century, stained in red with
ochre is also a must see.
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Since
time immemorial, India has been known for its spirituality,
religious tolerance and its secular character. India is
called the "yogabhoomi" and the gateway to the
heavens. Innumerable saints and seers, in their quest
for knowledge, have contributed largely to the development
of various religious monuments viz. Temples, Mosques,
Monasteries etc. built lavishly across the length and
breadth of the country. For this very reason, India is
also known as the of temple country. The architectural
exuberance is expressed in its places of worship, which
form an integral part of its cultural diversity. It has
been a tradition in India to commemorate all the deities,
gods and goddesses by building shrines, which is evident
in the various temples. In the olden times, kings of various
dynasties used to worship a particular deity, and thus
it was a common practice to build huge temples, which
are in themselves, architectural marvels. India is famous
for its places of worship. The cosmopolitan flavour of
its religions is well reflected in its multitude of holy
shrines. Apart from the pilgrim centres that India is
known for, a large number of places of worship are known
among devotees for eternal powers and wish fulfillment.
Badrinath
The
Dargah at Ajmer is a shrine considered to be a place
of wish fulfillments for those who pray with devout
and pure hearts. This Dargah houses the tomb of Saint
Mohinudeen Chisti. In the vicinity of the Dargah the
tomb of The Saint's daughter-Bili Hafiz Jama & tomb
of Shah Jahan's daughter Chimni Begum is located.' Ajmer'
owes its composite culture to the reign of many dynasties
that came, ruled and left, leaving behind indelible
marks of their culture and traditions culture. Ajmer
is situated in a valley surrounded by the Aravali hills,
131 Kms West of Jaipur. It is also associated with remarkable
historical events. 'Dargah Khwaja Sahib' the landmark
of Ajmer. One of the holiest Muslim shrines in the country.
The city has some splendid master pieces of Indo-Islamic
architecture.' 
The
major attraction of Varanasi is the long strings of
ghats, which line the western bank of the Ganges. There
are over a 100 bathing and burning ghats but the Manikarnika
Ghat is the most sacred of them all. This is the main
burning ghats and one of the most auspicious places
where a Hindu can be cremated. Dasaswamedha Ghat is
probably the most convenient starting point. At the
time of sunrise, people visit this ghat to get an interesting
introduction to the river. Here you'll witness the throng
of people who come to the edge of the Ganges not only
for a ritual bath, but to practice yoga, offer blessings,
buy paan, sell flowers, get a massage, play cricket,
have a swim or get a shave. Apart from the many ghats
lining the river, the city's other highlights include
the Golden Temple also known as Vishwanath Temple, built
in a roofed quadrangle with stunning gilded towers.
Shopping at markets famous for their ornamental brass
work, lacquered toy, shawls, silks and sitars; visiting
the nearby Buddhist centre of Sarnath. The Durga Mata
temple was built in 18th century, stained in red with
ochre is also a must see.