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Location :Delhi Built by :B.D. Birla Devoted to :Laxmi and Narayan The Laxmi Narayan Mandir (temple) built by B.D. Birla is a modern Hindu temple dedicated to Laxmi (goddess of wealth) and Narayana (the preserver). It was inaugurated by Gandhi with the stipulation that it should be open to all castes (including the untouchables) and all faiths, so it is more welcoming to foreigners than the

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Konark, near the sacred city of Puri is about 65 km from Bhubaneswar. It is famous for the greatSun Temple, dedicated to the Sun God or Surya, which showcases Orissa's medieval architecture.Konark temple, Puri in India has been designated as an United Nations (UNESCO) World Heritage Site. The Temple structure: The enormous structure of the Konark temple in Puri, now in ruins, stands in

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Dakshineswar Temple in Kolkata is a magnificent temple situated at a distance of 12 km from the city centre alongside the Vivekananda Bridge. On the banks of the river Ganga, the temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali. The conventional Nava-ratna (nine pinnacled temples) style temple, rises over 100 feet high. It is one of the largest temples in Kolkata. The majestic Dakshineswar temple in Kolkata

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Bhubaneswar, Capital of the East Indian State of Orissa, is also termed as the 'Temple City of India'. Hence it is a prime destination among the East Indian pilgrimagedestinations. Also, the ancient capital of the Kalinga empire Bhubaneswar's history dates back to over 2000 years. It is said to be the seat of Tribhubaneswar or 'Lord Lingaraj' (a form of Lord Shiva). Being one of the pious Hindu

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Kanchipuram, known for its temples and silk sarees, is a city in the Kanchipuram district of the Indian State of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the Palar River and the temple town of Kanchipuram is also the headquarters of the district of Kanchipuram. The Kanchipuram district is spread over an area of 4,43,210 hectares and a coastline of 57 km. Kanchipuram or the Golden City of Temples is one of

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Chidambaram, one of the major Hindu pilgrimage sites, is a municipality and taluk headquarters in the Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu. Situated at 240 km south of Chennai, the holy town of Chidambaram houses the Akasha Lingam of Shiva and hence, is a very important pilgrimage site for the Shaivites. Just 11 km from the coast, it has an average elevation of 3 metres and is located in the 

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Location :Jammu and Kasmir Altitude :5200 feet Best time to Visit :Throughout the Year Lanuages :Hindi, English The shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi is one of the most visited pilgrim sites in India. Situated at a height of 5, 300 ft., the site is located inside a cave in a hill. One of the most visited pilgrim sites in India, the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi is located in a cave, amidst the folds

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Location :West Coast of Gujrat Population :52,000 Languages :Gujarati, English, and Urdu Best Time to Visit :October to March Related Links :Dwarkadhish Temple Dwarka, on the west coast of Gujarat on the shore of the Arabian Sea, features in most of the legends surrounding Lord Krishna. It is from here that the grown Lord Krishna is supposed to have ruled his kingdom. Dwarka is a significant

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Location:Right Bank River Alaknanda Altitude:3,133 mt. Above Sea-Level Dedicated To:Lord Krishna Built In:8th Century A.D. Related LinksMathura, ISKCON Temple Vrindavan - The City of Temples Vrindavan, around 15 km from Mathura, is a major place of pilgrimage, on the banks of Yamuna . Attracting about 5 lakhs pilgrims every year, it is noted for its numerous temples- both old and modern.

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Rishikesh is located in the northern part of Uttar Pradesh. It is 238 km northeast of Delhi and 24 km north of Haridwar and spreads on the right banks of the Ganges, at its confluence with the Chandrabhaga stream. It is surrounded by hills on three sides and is perched at an altitude of 356 meters above sea level. The name Rishikesh is loosely applied to an association of five distinct sections

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Altitude :3165 mts Climate :Summer-Cool during the dayy and cold at night. Winter - Snow bound. Touching sub-zero. Clothing :April to July - Light woollens Language :Hindi, Garhwali & English The Sacred Origin Of the Yamuna The Garhwal Himalayas have been blessed with some of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites and Yamunotri is one such. One of the Char Dhams according to Hindu mythology,

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Location :Uttar Pradesh Altitude :3042 mts. Climate :Summer - Cool during the day and cold at night. Winter - Snow-bound. Touching sub-zero Best Season :April to November Gangotri - The Eternal Gift Of Bhagirath's Penance Be it man's urge to placate the Gods above or to quench his desire for adventure, Gangotri is an ideal location. Gangotri, the origin of the sacred river Ganges, attracts

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Nashik is famous as one of the important pilgrimage centers of India. According to mythology Rama, the king of Ayodhya, made Nashik his temporary residence during the 14 years of his exile. Besides its religious importance, Nashik has been a center of trade and commerce for centuries. Nashik finds mention in ancient Indian literature as well. Poets like Valmiki, Kalidas and Bhavabhooti have paid

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Mount Kailash is a sacred pilgrimage place of Asia and lies in the South-West of Tibetan autonomous region of China-Nagri, towering 6714 meters (22022 ft) above the Tibetan Plateau. Mt Kailash is a sacred and venerated pilgrimage site for Buddhists, Hindus and Jains. According to Hindu mythology Mt. Kailash is the adobe of Lord Shiva. Legends have it that immortal Shiva lives on the top of

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Haridwar is one of the most important Hindu pilgrim places of India. Haridwar has very rich religious and cultural heritage. In the Hindu scriptures, Haridwar is known by the name of Mayapur. Kumbh Mela (fair) is organized at the interval of every 12 years at Haridwar, in which about 1 crore pilgrims from all over the world participate. Besides its religious importance, Haridwar is also known

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The Golden Temple or "Darbar Sahib" at Amritsar is the most sacred place for the Sikhs. The Golden temple symbolizes the magnificence of the Sikhs all over the world. The Golden Temple also known as Harmandir Sahib is an example of the spirit of tolerance and acceptance that the Sikh philosophy propounds. In the architecture of the Golden temple are included symbols associated with places of

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Mathura is an important place of Hindu pilgrimage. Mathura is also known as the Brajbhoomi - the land where Lord Krishna was born and spent his youth. Mathura is located on the banks of River Yamuna. It was transformed into a place of great reverence after Lord Krishna was born here. Mathura is located about 58 km north-west of Agra. At present the Brajbhoomi is divided into two separate units-

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The Celestial Jyotirlingam Amidst the dramatic mountainscapes of the majestic Kedarnath range stands one of the twelve 'Jyotirlingas' of Kedar or Lord Shiva. Lying at an altitude of 3584 mts. on the head of river Mandakini, the shrine of Kedarnath is amongst the holiest pilgrimages for the Hindus. Kedarnath is a majestic sight, standing in the middle of a wide plateau surrounded by lofty snow

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The Abode Of Lord Vishnu  Cradled in the twin mountain ranges of Nar and Narayan is the holiest of the four main shrines, Badrinath along the left bank river Alaknanda. With the splendid Neelkanth mountains as the backdrop, it is an important destination on the scared itinerary of every devour Hindu. Once the spot was carpeted with 'badris' or wild berries and hence was famous as 'Badri Van'.

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Location:145-km From Srinagar, Kashmir Region Altitude:4,175m (13,700ft). Darshan Season:July To August Amarnath is 145 km east of Srinagar in Kashmir. There is an ice Silva-linga here that changes size with the seasons, and also as the moon waxes and wanes it becomes bigger and smaller. On the full moon day the linga is about 6 ft high. Each year on the full moon day of July-August (Sravana

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The ancient and sacred temple of Sri Venkateswara is located on the seventh peak, Venkatachala (Venkata Hill) of the Tirupati Hill, and lies on the southern banks of Sri Swami Pushkarini.It is by the Lord's presidency over Venkatachala, that He has received the appellation, Venkateswara (Lord of the Venkata Hill). He is also called the Lord of the Seven Hills. The temple of Sri Venkateswara has

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Ramappa temple is one the beautiful temples of Kakatiya period built by 'Recherla Rudra', A general of Kakatiya ruler Ganapati Deva. This historical temple was built in 1213 A.D and attracts tourists from India and abroad as it is known for its architectural and sculptural beauty. The sculptures were encraved according to the postures mentioned by Jayapa Senani in his famous work 'Nruthya

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Kanyakumari Temple Kanyakumari, lying on the southernmost point of peninsular India, is the meeting point of three oceans-the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. Apart from being a famous tourist destination, it is also considered as an important Hindu pilgrim destination for the presence of some of the most sacred temples in south India like Kanyakumari temple. Famous for its

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The mausolumn of emperor Akbar represent his philosphy and secular outlook, combining the best of Hindu and Muslim architectures in a superlative region. Completed in 1613 A.D. by his son Jahangir, it is one of the well preserved monuments. This is the last resting place of the Mughal Empror Akbar.  Open Time: Sunrise to Sunset

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Fatehpur Sikri Fatehpur Sikri is an epic in red sandstone. A city of yeasteryear, today lost in the mists of time. Fatehpur Sikri was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar during 1564 A.D.. Mughal Emperor Akbar had no heir. He visited holy men to enlist their prayers for his son. When he visited Sheikh Salim Chishti who was living at the village of Sikri the saint foretold the emperor that he would

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