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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
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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
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| Kedarnath |
Kedarnath, the origin of the revered temple can be found in the great epic - Mahabharata. According to legend, the Pandavas sought the blessings of Lord Shiva to atone their sins after the battle of Mahabharata. Lord Shiva eluded them repeatedly and while fleeing took refuge at Kedarnath in the form of a bull. On being followed, HE dived into the ground, leaving behind HIS hump on the surface. This conical protrusion is worshipped as the idol in the shrine.The remaining portions of Lord Shiva are worshipped at four other places - the arms (bahu) at Tungnath, mouth (mukh) at Rudranath, navel (nabhi) at Madmaheshwar and hair (jata) at Kalpeshwar. Together with Kedarnath, these places are known as the Panch Kedar.
The lingam at Kedarnath is pyramidal, unlike its usual form. A status of Nandi – the celestial bull stands at the entrance of the temple and exquisitely carved images adorn the interiors of the temple.
During the winters, the shrine is submerged in snow and hence is closed. The ideal time to visit is between May to October. Kedarnath is reached through a 14 km. long trek from Gaurikund. |
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| 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 |
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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. |
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| Amritsar |
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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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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.' |
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| 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. |
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| Orissa |
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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. |
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| 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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