India is full of spiritual ethos. The more you travel to the sacred, the love for the spiritual world will turn eternal. Probe deep into India, and you will find the land more than a physical territory, a land that gives you access to God. The spiritual places in India are as diverse as the country’s different religions.
This diverse country is a spiritual land that offers everything for individuals seeking awareness and knowledge. India is home to many holy places that gives individuals a blissful experience. Here’s a list of places in India to experience God and Devotion.
Haridwar
Haridwar is a holy pilgrimage site located in Uttrakhand. Many of the locals believe that you get access to God from this place. It’s settled at the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand. Haridwar is the place of origination of the river Ganges. Every evening locals and tourists light lamps and set them floating down the river as prayers.
Varanasi
An ancient city with old history and spiritualism within the state of Uttar Pradesh. The town of Lord Shiva. In the evening, people take a walk along the riverbanks known as Ghats. The city glows with the light of spirit. During, winter riverbanks are full of small lamps, and people take a holy bath.
Bodhgaya
Bodhgaya is a famous Buddhist pilgrimage located in Bihar. Lord Budha became enlightened here under a Bodhi tree. It is now the site of a famous Mahabodhi temple complex. The town is a house to more than dozens of Buddhist monasteries. The temple is also a UNESCO world heritage site, and much of it is rebuilt and restored over decades.
Amritsar Golden Temple
Amritsar is the spiritual capital of the Sikhs. The center of attraction in Amritsar is the Golden Temple. The temple looks mesmerizing at night, and people visit at day time for prayer. There is a sacred water pool around the Golden Temple where pilgrims take a holy bath. Volunteers prepare free meals for the Pilgrims every day. The temple is open to people from all religions and faith.
Vaishno Devi
One of the holiest sites in the world. The temple stands for Shakti and situated at the hills of Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir. Locals believe that Mata Vaishno Devi(a Hindu deity) resides in a cave located 5,200 feet above sea level. One cannot reach the place without the call of the Mata.
Kedarnath Temple
The holy temple is in the state of Uttarakhand, in the Rudra Himalayan range. It is a thousand-year-old temple built of massive stone and home to Lord Shiva. There is a Jyoti lingam that stands for cosmic light outside the temple stands a large statue of Nandi (bull). A journey to Kedarnath can be the most sacred and devotional journey in any individual’s life.
Jagannath Temple
One of the holiest pilgrimage sites for Hindus located in Odisha. An architectural marvel and associated with the mystical cult of Lord Jagannath. The shadow of the temple doesn’t fall on the ground at any time of the day.
