Vaishno Devi Temple in the Trikuta hills of Jammu is one of the holiest pilgrimage destinations in India. Devotees in huge numbers come to get blessings of the Mother Goddess in her cave shrine. To make the yatra and darshan for pilgrims easy, a new service of Vaishno Devi ropeway (cable car) has been started…
Author: Debasree Chakraborty
Good news for pilgrims visiting the Vaishno Devi temple; refurbished ‘Palkis’ will soon be launched to ferry pilgrims to the holy shrine. The Vaishno Devi Shrine is located in the Trikuta hills and is a challenging trek of 14km; Palkis provide the comfortable option for pilgrims who are not able to travel on foot. The..
One of the modern feats of architecture and an ode to India’s ancient history and culture, Akshardham Temple is one of the most visited temple in Delhi. Located on the banks of River Yamuna, the temple is dedicated to the Swaminarayan sect of Hinduism. The temple complex is a source of spirituality. There are a..
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