Pilgrims Destination Information

Haridwar

• A paradise for nature-lovers, Haridwar presents kaleidoscope of Indian culture and civilization. Haridwar also termed as ‘Gateway to Gods’ is known as Mayapuri, Kapila, Gangadwar as well. The followers of Lord Shiva (Har)  and follwers of Lord Vishnu (Hari) pronounce this place Haridwar and Haridwar respectively as told by some.

• It is also a point of entry to Dev Bhoomi and Char Dham ( Four main centers of pilgirimage in Uttrarakhand) Viz. Badrinath, Kendarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri.

Places to Visit

1. Har ki Pauri
2. Chandi Devi Temple
3. Sapta Rishi Ashram & Sapt Sarovar
4. Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar
5. Doodhadhari Barfani Temple
6. Pawan Dham
7. Rajaji National Park
8. Vishnu Ghat
9. Mansa Devi Temple

Pushkar

• Pushkar is one city in India that everybody is cognizant of and wishes to visit someday. This sacred city of Hindus, is only 10km from the city of Ajmer in Rajasthan. A holy bath in the lake at Pushkar and worship at Brahma temple ( one of the very few Brahma temples in the world ) is held in very high regards. Pushkar, considered on of the five dhams ( Badrinath, Rameswaram, Puri and Dwarka make up the penta ), is abound with several temples, which trace their origin to ancient times.

• Pushkar festival in the month of November is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm. This attracts huge number of tourists and the region will be busy with the festivities and fairs of cattle.

Places to Visit

1. Brahma Temple
2. Kishangarh
3. Mahadeva Temple
4. Nag (Yajna) Hill
5. Pushkar Bazaar
6. Pushkar Fair
7. Pushkar Lake
8. Savitri Temple

Shirdi

• Shirdi is a charming Little town located in the Ahmednagar District of Maharashtra, India and is one of the most honoured religious spot in India. Shirdi is famous for eminent sage of Sai Baba, whose teaching uts across all religious and beliefs, pilgrims from all faiths collect to get a sight of the Samadhi Idol. 

• The entire town is dotted with a number of pilgrim spots. Some of the major tourist attractions in Shirdi include. India has produced the unique saint whose message is unanimously accepted as universal brotherhood, Religious, Tolerance, Love and Compassion to the fellow men embodies the eternal truth in simple terms.

Places to Visit

1. Dixit Wada Museum
2. Lendibagh
3. Shani Shignapur
4. Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
5. Ajanta & Ellora Caves

Tirupati

• Tirupati is all about spiritualism. The temple houses a heavily garlanded idol of Sri Venkateswara before whom one is allowed only a few moments before the next enclosure load of visitors is to be ushered in. In that time you’ll see the stupendously opulent vimana covered in gold and finely sculpted columns.

• The ‘darshan’ is followed by a round of ‘prasad’, food that has been blessed by the deity and must be received with both hands cupped, right palm above the left one. With over 50,000 devotees visiting the temple everday, the darshans are very well organised and orderly. There are daily sevas, weekly ones and some sevas are performed only periodically.

Places to Visit

1. Sri Kapileswaraswmi  Temple
2. TTD Garden
3. Pandava Threetham
4. Sri Veda Narayaswami Temple
5. Sri Vari Museume
6. Swami Pushkarini Lake
7. Akasha Ganga Threetham