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Karnaprayag is situated at the confluence of the Alaknanda River and Pindar River. This place is one of the five sites where the confluence of river occurs. This is one of the holy places of the Hindu pilgrimage. It represents the mythological legendary details and truth of Mahabharata.
Karnaprayag is a city and a municipal board located in Chamoli district in the state of Uttaranchal in India.
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Joshimath is one of the finest hilly areas in Uttaranchal. Apart from offering scenic beauty of snow-covered mountains, green forests and beautiful rivers, the place also is also know for its religious importance.
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Jogeshwar belongs to the group of 12 Jyotirlings of India and is a proud owner of more than 120 temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. The place is visited by devotes of Lord Shiva every year, especially in the month of February and March.
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Govindghat is known for its religious importance, as it is near to most important religious place of Sikh community, called Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib. The place is known for providing great trekking experiences.
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Located between the Western Ghats and the Lakshadweep islands, Kannur is one of the most important costal areas of Kerala. It is situated 312 km from Kochi. By it name, this place is known as place of Lord Krishna (Kannan means Lord Krishna and Ur means place).
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Kaladi is located on the banks of River Periyar in Ernakulum district. The place is famous for a number of temples like those dedicated to Sri Sankara, Sarada Devi, Sri Krishna and Sri Ramakrishna. This serene and calm town is counted in one of the famous Hindu pilgrimage spots.
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Tamil Nadu is world famous for its outstanding cultural and architectural heritage since time immemorial and has always inspired people with its dignity and awe. Thiruvannamalai is one of the best examples of the divinity and purity of the Hindu Mythology.
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The city Tanjavur also well known as Tanjore, is famous for its temples, intricately carved and crafted dolls and idols, exquisite paintings, and betel leaves. The city is on its way to technological development to compete with ever changing scenario of the world. There are many numerous schools and colleges which have given birth to numerous scholars since time immemorial.
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Considered to be the jewel of Tamil Nadu, Mahabalipuram is a breathtaking spectacle of exotically sculpted monuments, belonging to the 7th century. This exquisite site or city is believed to have been built by the dynasty of Pal lavas of ancient South India. Mahabalipuram derives its unique name from a Pallava king Mamalla. With the honor of being classified a UNESCO World heritage site, your journey of discovery here is bound to be a long and a fruitful one.
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Konark, also known as the city of ‘Natya Mandir’ or the ‘temple of dance’ is a small town located in the state of Orissa. It is an important tourist destination and houses the famous Sun temple, dedicated to Lord Surya.
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Bhubaneswar is an ancient city lying in the eastern part of India, in the state of Orissa. Often referred to as the “City of Temples”, it houses around 600 priceless temples. The word Bhubaneswar means the 'God's World' which describes its rich architecture and cultural heritage. Earlier, it was the capital of ancient Kalinga and with development over centuries; the city has now become a hub for various trading and sacred affairs.
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The city of Chennai, where there is a perfect blend of modernism and Indian cultural heritage, there are variety of places which rapturously attract millions of tourists, every year; especially for those who seek peace, divinity and serenity. One among such places in Chennai is the Kapaleswarar temple in Mylapore.
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‘Silk Saris’ and ‘Kanchipuram’ are the two things that always go hand in hand, irrespective of time and age. The Kanchipuram silk saris also called ‘Pattu’ saris, is yet another example of Indian cultural heritage that establishes its superiority among its competent world-wide. Watching the artisans’ so brilliantly weaving the enviable designs for pure mulberry silk is completely mesmerizing.
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Kodungallor is located in Thrissur in the Kerala state of India and is most popular for as an important pilgrimage center. The place is a major tourist destination and is most known for the St. Thomas church and the Juma masjid. It is believed that this was the place where Jesus Christ landed when he visited India. Kodungallor is regarded as a high altar of worship and is considered to be the house of important Holy centers.
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Jammu is amongst the most important pilgrimage centers of the country. It is regarded as the land of grand palaces and beautiful temples, and lies in the Jammu and Kashmir state of India. The city reflects mixed socio-culture environment and houses a number of temples and mosques, which attract visitors from different religions to this place.
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Aihole is located in Karnataka state of India. The town holds a lot of historical importance and is also referred to as the ‘cradle of Hindu rock Architecture’. The town houses a number of ancient caves and temples and is a popular tourist destination in the northern parts of the country.
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Chaukhutia is place which has a lot of religious significance associated to it, mainly because of the delightful places surrounding the place. Places such as Vaishno Devi temple, Kali temple, ruins of Katyuri dynasty and many other ancient forts are all accessible from Chaukhutia and add to the glory of this religious place.
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Chamoli is the hill district in the state of Uttaranchal. This place is famous from the period when the Chipko movement took place i.e. during the 1970s and 1980s. It is said to be the most stunning place owing to its natural views and assets. This place is mostly visited by the nature lovers and pilgrims. This wonderful destination is famous for its scenery, valley aspects, water-edges, floristic varieties and for its spectacular landform.
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Bhairon Ghati is located at Uttarkashi near the confluence of the river Jat Ganga and Bhagirathi rivers. Bhairon Ghati is a place where one can stay and enjoy the mountains and the landscape. The temple of Bhairon Devta has been defining the idea of pilgrimage and is in existence since decades. The Bhairon temple is covered by thick forests which are really worth visiting. This place is also covered by the lofty peaks, deep ravine of Jahnavi and Bhagirathi rivers, with a bridge at a substantial altitude from river level, flowing below, and the towering deodar trees. All this makes this place truly blessed with nature’s love and God’s gift.
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Bageshwar is an important pilgrim which is said to be bestowed upon by God. There are many historical places along with the tourist centres for the visitors in and around Bageshwar, located in the district of Uttaranchal. Bageshwar is located on the confluence of the rivers Saryu and Gomti. This beautiful town has lots of delights and pleasures for the adventure lovers. This district is said to be famous because of its ancient Bagnath temple and for the yearly Uttaraini fair held over there in the month of January.
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Guruvayur is one of India’s most sacred holy pilgrim places. It is a major tourist spot in Kerala, well linked by road, railway and airport. There are plenty of hotels, lodges, resorts for tourists visiting Guruvayur. Guruvayur Township is situated in Trichur district of Kerala in Southern India. It is identical with the famous Sree Krishna or Guruvayurappan temple. You may say that you are going to Guruvayur and people know that you are out to visit the famed temple sanctorum.
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Located on the banks of river Krishna, Amaravati is the major and most sacred Buddhist pilgrim centre. The place is an excavation site and is one of the four important places of Buddhist worship in the country.
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Vrindavan, also referred to as ‘Vrindaban’ and ‘Brindavan’, is the region where Lord Krishna is believed to have spent his childhood days. The site is a pilgrimage center of the Hindus and consists of several hundred temples dedicated to Lord Krishna and his beloved, Radha.
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Vaishali also referred to as ‘Vesali’, lies in the state of Bihar and is considered to be an important place because of its close association with history. It is regarded as an ancient city, which is also related to Gautam Buddha, whose mention we find in a lot of Buddhist, Jain and Hindu scriptures.
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Puri is regarded as a holy city and is located in the eastern part of India. It is believed to be one of the oldest cities in the region and is also a popular beach resort with a beautiful view of the sunrise and the sunset.
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Paonta Sahib is located in the Sirmaur district in the state of Himachal Pradesh. This small town is a sacred place for the Sikhs and holds great importance in the religion. Apart from this, it is also an important business centre and various industries like chemicals, cement, textiles and pharmaceuticals are prominent in this region.
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Omkareshwar is a sacred town that lies in the sate of Madhya Pradesh. It is most famous for the Omkareshwar temple, which is located on a small island in the river Narmada and is one of the 12 “Jyotirlingas” of Lord Shiva. The name of the place has been derived from the holy and religious Hindu symbol “Om”.
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The glorious town of Maheshwar, existing since the beginning of Indian civilization, lies in the Khargone district in the state of Madhya Pradesh and is situated on the northern bank of River Narmada. The name of the place has been derived from Mahesh, another name of Lord Shiva. The word Maheshwar means ‘House of Lord Mahesh (Shiva).
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The famous city of Gaya is an important pilgrimage center for the Buddhist and has witnessed major upheavals in its history. Even in these modern present times, it has a lot of old buildings and narrow passes.
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Dharmasthala is a temple town located in the heart of the Western Ghats, on the banks of the river, Nethravathi. The town is the abode of Lord Manjunatheshwara. As the name indicates, the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has a lingam made of solid gold. This temple is a great example of religious and cultural integration.
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Welcome to Champawat, a historical spot which is famous for its temples. Beautiful architecture and carvings on these temples make them a specialty. It is believed to be the place where the Kurmavtar (the turtle incarnation of Lord Vishnu) took place.
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The Sikh’s holy city of Amritsar is the site of fabled Golden temple. Amritsar is the largest city in Punjab and an important staging post for those crossing the Indo-Pakistani frontier at Wagha, 29 km west.
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Bodh Gaya, located in Gaya district in the state of Bihar, is one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage destinations throughout the world. It was here in Bodh Gaya, that Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree and this is the place where Gautam Buddha spent most years of his life and imparted his last sermon.
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