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Varanasi :-
Varanasi is a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh dating to the 11th century B.C.
Regarded as the spiritual capital of India, the city draws Hindu pilgrims who bathe in the Ganges
River’s sacred waters and perform funeral rites. Along the city's winding streets are some 2,000
temples, including Kashi Vishwanath, the “Golden Temple,” dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
Rishikesh:-
Rishikesh is a city in India’s northern state of Uttarakhand, in the Himalayan foothills beside the
Ganges River. The river is considered holy, and the city is renowned as a center for studying
yoga and meditation. Temples and ashrams (centers for spiritual studies) line the eastern bank
around Swarg Ashram, a traffic-free, alcohol-free and vegetarian enclave upstream from
Rishikesh town.
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THE SPRIUAL SANCTUARIES OF AMRITSAR
The Golden Temple and Akal Takht are the main spiritual sanctuaries of Amritsar, India. The
Golden Temple is the central place of worship for Sikhs, while the Akal Takht is the seat of Sikh
temporal authority.
Golden Temple
It is also known as Harmandir Sahib
This temple is the most important pilgrimage site for Sikhs.
This temple is covered in gold foil and is surrounded by the Amrit Sarovar
The Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh holy scripture, is enshrined in the temple
The temple has a community kitchen called the langar, which serves free meals to all Golden Temple
visitors
Akal Takht
It is located next to the Golden Temple
The Akal Takht is the seat of Sikh temporal authority
The Akal Takht and the Golden Temple together symbolize Sikhism's rich history
Akal Takht
THE SPIRITUAL SANCTAUARIES OF BODHGAYA
Bodhgaya, India is a major Buddhist pilgrimage site and spiritual sanctuary. Some of its spiritual sanctuaries
include:
Mahabodhi Temple
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the holiest Buddhist shrine in the world. The temple complex was built in the
3rd century BCE and marks the spot where Buddha attained enlightenment.
Thai Monastery
A major pilgrimage site with a Thai-style architecture, a bronze statue of Buddha, and a garden with a large Buddha
statue
Royal Bhutanese Monastery
A monastery built by the King of Bhutan as a dedication to Lord Buddha. The monastery has clay carvings on its
interior walls that depict Buddhist culture
Sujata Garh
An ancient stupa that is believed to be the place where Buddha meditated after fasting
Dungeshwari Hills
Caves in the Dungeshwari Hills are said to have protected Buddha before he reached Bodh Gaya. The caves are
now home to temples that pilgrims visit
Archaeological Museum
A museum located near the Mahabodhi Temple that has a collection of artifacts and sculptures dating back to the
first century
MATHURA
Mathura Tourism
One of Hinduism's seven sacred cities, Mathura is the birthplace of
the very beloved Lord Krishna. Located in the state of Uttar Pradesh,
Mathura and Vrindavan are often considered twin cities (located
only 10km away from each other). Mathura is a small town dotted
with temples from various ages and attracts a horde of pilgrims from
all over the world.
FOOD OF MATHURA
The standout of the town’s cuisen are its sweets and milk products
Brindaban Temple Food of
Mathura
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What are spiritual sanctuaries
Spiritual sanctuaries are scared places where people can connect
with what they find meaningful and sacred. They can be natural
places like groves and hills or man made structures like a church or
a temple. The significances are :-
Peace and Growth
They can connect with the Divine
Safety and protection of them and their families
You can even create a mini spiritual place at home by incorporating
the 5 elements – Fire,Water,Air,Earth and space
The synonyms of spiritual sanctuaries are :-
Holy place, Temple, Refuge and Shrine
Some of the spiritual places in India
The spiritual places in India are
i. Ganga Aarti in Haridwar
ii. Golden temple, Amritsar
iii. Pushkar lake
iv. Himalayan Mountains in Dharmasala
v. Kumaon, Uttarkhand
vi. Sri Krishna Balram Mandir, Vrindavan
