PILGIMAGE TOURS INDIA

All mankind needs purification of the body, mind and the soul. To achieve the same pilgrimage holidays have been designed. The secularism of India and the variety of religions followed by the people of the country are amazing. The faith reflected in the chanting of 'Om', 'Budham Sharanam Gachami' and 'Wahe Guru' all remind us of the Almighty and focus on the gospel of peace and love for humanity.

Haridwar, or the door to God, at the foothills of Shivaliks, is a pilgrim destination for the Hindus. The aarti held every evening at the Har-ki-pauri, with innumerable floating diyas and flowers is a must for all, something not to be missed.

Rishikesh, in the laps of the Himalayas happens to be the common point for all the four pilgrim spots besides being sacred itself. It happens to be a great site for rafting and trekking as well. Thus, devotes as well as the adventurers flock to Rishikesh.

The Buddhists too have several pilgrim spots in the country that are associated with the birth and teaching places of Buddha.

The holy city of Varanasi is situated on the banks of Ganga. Its name has been derived from the two streams flowing through it namely, Varuna and Assi. Pilgrims to the holy land, follow the age-old tradition of bathing and performing puja at the ghats.

It boasts of the largest residential university is Asia, namely the Benaras Hindu University. It BHU was founded by Pt. M.M. Malviya. The campus has added attractions like the Vishwanath temple and a museum. Another major attraction for the pilgrims happens to be the Bharat Mata temple, which is not dedicated to any God or Goddess but Mother India.

Lumbini is noteworthy for being the birthplace of Buddha. The city of Sarnath popular amongst the Buddhist as the spot for His first sermon, which revealed the eight-fold path after His enlightenment. Lord Buddha had attained Enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in Bodhgaya, which too is a pilgrimage for the Buddhists.

The sacred city of Poanta Sahib is visited to regard the tenth guru, Guru Govind Singh. Pilgrims also flock to Anandpur Sahib, the residence and meditation spot for the Gurus.

With faith in the Almighty, the pilgrims cover the most difficult of terrains with ease. So Make this experience of a life time, your own.