Cultural Importance of Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, Sikh and Muslim Pilgrimage in India

Cultural Importance of Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, Sikh and Muslim Pilgrimage in India

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Here are given Hindu,Buddhist, Jain, Sikh and Muslim Pilgrimage of India. This study material is useful for aspirants of competitive exams, and for those who are interested in cultural aspects of India.

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Hindu Pilgrimage in India

From the high hills of Himalayas to the fertile plains of Northern India and the coastal Southern Peninsula, Hindu pilgrimage destinations are many with a legend attached. Some of the most important Hindu Pilgrimage destinations are: Amarnath, Vaishno Devi, Badrinath, Kedarnath,Gangotri, Yamunotri in the himalayan region, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Varanasi (Benaras/Kaashi) across the gangetic plains; Pushkar and Dwarka in the western India, Jaganath Puri in Orissa, and Kanyakumari, Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Chidambaram, Somnath, Rameshwaram, Tirupati in south India.

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Buddhist Pilgrimage in India

In the footsteps of Buddha There are four principal Buddhist pilgrimage sites where most of the buddhist temples and shrines are located. Lumbini - The Holy Place of Birth of Prince Siddhartha (Later Lord Buddha), Bodhgaya - The Holy Place of Enlightenment, Sarnath - The Holy Place of First Sermon, Kushinagar - The Holy Place of Maha-Parinirvana where Lord Buddha stayed last & entered into Mahaparinirvana.

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Jain Pilgrimage in India

Jainism is one of the most ancient and probably the only non- absolutist religion of the world. Jains believe in the concept of ‘Tirthankar’ which means the ascension of man into “Godhood.” Jain Pilgrim Centers - all places associated with the birth and other kalyanaks of tirthankaras are worshipped from time immemorials and devotees have adorned these places for their best of art and architecture. Some of these Jain Pilgrimage destinations are Dilwara Temple, Khandagiri Caves, Palitana, Ranakpur, Sravanabelagola, Udaygiri Caves.

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Sikh Pilgrimage in India

Sikhs and people of different religious sects come to India for a Sikh pilgrimage tour to various Sikh pilgrimage shrines - "The Gurudwaras" spread across various locations in India. Sikh pilgrimage and Gurudwaras tour for Golden Temple Amritsar, Hemkund Sahib, Anandpur Sahib, Hazur Sahib, Patna Sahib, Paonta Sahib.

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Muslim Pilgrimage in India

There are mosques, religious shrines and holy places of significant importance for Muslims in India. Some of these Muslim pilgrimage sites are: Ajmer Sharif - The final resting place for 'Gharib-Nawaz', Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, Jama Masjid the splendid mosque in Delhi, Haji Ali mosque built in the middle of the sea in Mumbai, Fatehpur Sikri - Emperor Akbar came here in search of the renowned Sufi mystic, Sheikh Salim Chishti.

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