Showing posts with label Pilgrimage trip. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pilgrimage trip. Show all posts

Thursday, 30 April 2015

Top 3 Summer Pilgrimage Places in India

India, the land of varied Gods and Goddesses offers numerous pilgrimage tours all season for its varied religions. Each pilgrimage includes a distinctive mythological story associated with it. If you are planning to book Pilgrimage Tour Package this summer, check out the following:

1. Amarnath Yatra: Amarnath Cave, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is one among the many Hindu spiritual sites set in Jammu & Jammu and Kashmir. The Hindu shrine is at altitude of 12,756 ft. And remains under a cover of snow almost the year but summer months are considered a perfect time to pay pilgrimage. Devotees can also go for Amarnath Yatra by helicopter to reach the ice Shiva Linga.






2. CharDham Yatra: In Uttarakhand, Chardham Yatra is one among the pious journeys that attract devotees. Generally, devotees embark from Haridwar, referred to as the temple city of India or start yatra from Dehradun or Rishikesh. The pilgrimage covers Yamunotri, the origin of the River Yamuna, Gangotri, the origin of River Ganga, Kedarnath, the Hindu God Shiva in the form of Jyotirlingas and Badrinath, the abode of Lord Vishnu in the form of Badrinarayan. Moreover, for pilgrims with time constraint or drawback with altitude travel, there is also Chardham helicopter Yatra on the market.





3. Vaishno Devi Yatra: Vaishno Devi is a revered hindu pilgrimage. The shrine is located in the Trikuta caves in Jammu and Kashmir. The shrine is placed at a height of 5,200 ft which is a 14 km trek. According to Hindu Mythology, Devi  Vaishnavi took refuge during this hill and meditated for nine months to flee from ‘Bhaironath’ Tantrik. There area unit idols of 3 Hindu goddesses within the main temple. The ‘Pindies’ represent Goddesses Kali, Saraswati and Hindu deity. There is also Vaishno Devi Yatra by helicopter to facilitate pilgrims.


Tirupati Balaji, Shirdi Sai Mandir, Harmindar Sahib known as Golden Temple and Ajmer Sharif are the other popular pilgrimages one can go for in the summer months.



Tuesday, 13 January 2015

Book Pilgrimage Packages to these Places any time of the Year

India is a nation of varied religions, beliefs and faiths. Pilgrimages in the various religious sites are common incidence too all seasons of the year. Here is a list of 5 Places where you can book Pilgrimage packages all seasons of the year.



1. Vaishno Devi: Vaishno Devi Yatra consumes an important place in the beliefs of Hindus. This sacred cave shrine is in the Trikuta Hills of the Jammu & Kashmir is abode of the deity "Mata Rani". You can plan a trip anytime of the year. Anybody who travels to Vaishno Devi shrine prays for success and happiness.

2. Rishikesh & Hardwar: These two important religious centre are blessed with the presence of River Ganga, which is regarded to fresh away the sins of individuals who experience sorry. Haridwar and Rishikesh are two well-known places in Uttarakhand which are pilgrim places for people come to take a dip in the sacred rich waters. You can visit anytime of the year though winters the waters are chilly.



3. Amritsar: This is a well-known pilgrimage place for Sikhs. It is the house of Harmandir Sahib, well known as €the Fantastic Temple', surrounded by the sarovar. The Gurudwara is a haven of serenity one must definitely go for a pilgrimage to. You can viist any season and find peace.

4. Goa: Churches in Goa can be frequented all season. The vacation location is visited all season of the year so can the churches. The most popular ones are Basilica of Bom Christ, Se Cathedral, Cathedral of St Francis of Assisi and Cathedral of St Catherine.

5. Shirdi: In the Ahmednagar region of Maharashtra, Shirdi, the house of Sai Baba, a beggar who went to become a religious icon who considered God is one. You can travel all seasons of the year and be blessed by the holy ambiance.