Travel across the length and breadth of India, and you will see that this land, steeped in history and heritage dating back to thousands of years, boasts a great many temples. While many of them attract visitors by virtue of their long association with the past, and thereby, rekindle a sense of continuity and tradition,..
Devoted to Sri Venkateswara, Tirumala Tirupati Temple is recognized as the second most visited shrine in the world and one of the top temples in South India. Nearly 50,000 to 100,000 pilgrims visit Tirupati Balaji temple daily. Further, the count reaches as high as up to 500,000 during festivals and on special occasions. A stunning..
‘Om Sai Ram’ these three sacred words mark the onset of a holy journey towards Shirdi Sai Baba. Shirdi is town in Maharashtra and prominent as the home of Saint Sri Sai Baba. Shirdi is land of Sai and houses a splendid temple to commemorate the holy soul and his noble deeds. The Shirdi Sai..
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..
India is home to many different religions, faiths and beliefs. The country is woven with diverse and ancient spiritual ethos. Probe deeper into India and you will get access to God, to the purest spiritual connection to the divine. India pilgrimage tours is the easiest way to spiritual bliss. One would find everything from sacred..
The Ganga Aarti is one of the most beautiful experiences in India. The spiritually uplifting ceremony is performed daily to honor the River Goddess Ganga. Every day, as dusk descends on the Earth, the ghats of the River Ganga witnesses a spectacular ceremony. Hundreds of diyas, mantras, aroma of incense, flowers, and musical instruments create..
Much to the delight of the pilgrims, Amarnath Yatra 2016 is all set to start on the auspicious day of Massik Shivaratri this very year.
What is Chardham Yatra? Chardham Yatra in Uttarakhand is a holy Hindu pilgrimage for char (four) revered sites in Garhwal Himalayas. These religious spots include Yamunotri- holy source of river Yamuna, Gangotri- the source of the holy River Ganges, Kedarnath- the abode of Lord Shiva, and Badrinath- housing the shrine dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Significance..
Lord Krishna is one of the revered deities of the Hindu Pantheon. Considered an “avatar”, or, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, his antics are a subject of legends. A guide, a philosopher, a child shepherd, a valiant knight – he possesses several roles, and yet, is at once the “Supreme Personality.” For some, he is..
According to Hinduism, pilgrimage Yatra with elderly parents or family members is one of the best deeds that ensure the way to salvation. The journey to spiritual places and temples help the purification and relieve ourselves of lifetimes of karma. Interestingly, India is blessed with countless number of Hindu temples that can be found in..
