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India is a country with wide diversity of religion, caste and creed. Indians have great faith in God and people’s faith in God can never end. People of different religions believe and follow different gods. There are crores of Hindu Gods and Goddesses whom Hindus follow. And for those millions of gods, Hindus have built temples dedicated to each of them. Since then, India has a large number of sacred temples and shrines dedicated to various gods and goddesses.
There are some temples in India that Hindus consider “must-see places”. But there are some temples which are very famous among the people. These popular temples are visited not only by Hindus but also by tourists from all over the world. The curiosity to know about these temples and religious places attracts people and brings them here.
Naimisharanya Tirthyatra
Since, Naimisharanya is a place with evidences of earliest pilgrimage in India; it is obvious that people would wish to visit the pilgrimage town once in their lifetime to get a place in heavens that is desired by many devout. Naimisharanya have many temples and religious shrines that is revered and adored by Hindus. It is mentioned in many scriptures that several of rituals have been performed by mythological characters of Hinduism.
Ayodhya Dham Tirthyatra
Ayodhya, known for its rich spiritual heritage, offers many holy places that captivate the hearts of travelers. One of the must-visit attractions is Hanuman Garhi, a temple in the city’s central part. Its remarkable architecture and religious significance make it a special spot for devotees. The Jain temples in Ayodhya also hold immense allure for tourists, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and devotion. Take advantage of the enchanting Kanak Bhawan, also known as Sone-ka-Ghar, where you can witness Lord Sri Rama and Sita adorned with golden crowns. Another notable place to explore is the Nageshwarnath Temple, known for its grand celebration of the festival of Shivaratri.
Kashi Vishwanath Tirthyatra
Kashi Vishwanath Temple in the Vishwanath Galli of Varanasi by the western bank of the sacred river Ganga. Sri Kashi Vishwanath is one of teh tree presiding Deities of Kashi or Varanasi. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is the icon of cultural & religious history of Sanatana Dharma. It is the pinnacle of one’s life. Every citizen born in the holy city of India wants to visit Kashi and touch the sacred Vishwanatha Linga in the Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
The temple house the Jyotirilinga among the Dwadasha Jyotirlinga of India. Jyotitlingas are those lingas of Lord Shiva where he personally appeared as a column of light. Being a Jyotirlingas, the temple attains prominence amongst the temples of Lord Shiva as well as in Varanasi.
The Current temple was built in 1780 by Maharani Ahalya Bai Holkar of Indore. The temple has been demolished many times by Muslim kings and then rebuilt. The temple has been mentioned in the Vedic literature especially the kahsi Khanda of the Skanda Purana.
Vindhyachal Tirthyatra
The literal meaning of word ‘Vindhyachal’ (Vindhya + Achal) is ‘Mountain (Achal) named Vindhya’, and literal meaning of ‘Vindhyavasini’ is ‘Goddess having dwelling in Vindhya Mountains’.
Lord Ram had visited this place and surrounding areas, along with wife Sita and brother Lakshman in his period of exile. The places Sita Kund, Sita Rasoi, Ram Gaya Ghat, Rameshwar temple are a testimony to the journey of this great Hero of Humanity to this divine place.
The Place Vindhyachal, as well as Goddess Vindhyavasini, has been liberally mentioned in many ancient scriptures of India. Some of them are Mahabharat, Vaaman Puran, Markandeya Puran, Matsya Puran, Devi Bhagavat, Harivansh Puran, Skand Puran, Raja Taranginee, Brihat Katha, Kadambaree and many Tantra scriptures.The very famous war between Goddess Durga and Demon King Mahishasur, which has very deeply spiritual, metaphysical as well as contemporary meanings, is supposed to have occurred at Vindhyachal. This is the reason that another name of Goddess Vindhyavasini is ‘Mahishasur Mardini’ (Killer of Demon Mahish– Literal Meaning Buffalo, since Mahishasur used to take the guise of a Buffalo). So, next time, in Durga Puja festival or anywhere else, you see the image of Goddess Durga killing Demon Mahishasur, just remember that this great war happened at Vindhyachal; and the temple of Vindhyachal commemorates this great victory of divine female power over malefic forces of the society.
Maihar Dham Tirthyatra
Maa Maihar Devi Dham Temple is situated on Trikut mountain in Satana district of Madhya Pradesh. Every day thousands of devotees come from far and wide to visit this temple.
Especially during Navratri in the month of November, there is a huge crowd here. Fairs are also held here at that time.
If you are also planning to visit the temple of Maa Maihar Mata, then going in the month of October or November can be a very good time for you.
A grand and beautiful temple is situated on the high peak of Chitrakoot mountain in Maihar in Satana district of Madhya Pradesh, which is dedicated to Mother Sharda. This temple is also known as Maihar Wali Maa.
According to mythological beliefs about the history of this temple, it is said that wherever the body parts of Mata Sati had fallen, Shakti Peetha was established there and one of those Shaktipeeths is the holy abode of Maa Sharda. 51 such Shaktipeeths have been established.
Chitrakoot Tirthyatra
Chitrakoot, situated in the Bundelkhand region, is a charismatic land of cultural, spiritual and historical importance for people coming from every corner of the world. It is a city where the past is charmingly preserved in its colorful divine centres, While the calm rivers, peaceful forests and miraculous views together make it a highly visited place in Madhya Pradesh, India. A magnificent place of fantastic fairy-tale significance, Chitrakoot exemplifies the excellence of Hindu lifestyle. This holy city is full of festivals and fairs.
There is a spiritual aspect and it is geared towards praising the charm of Lord Rama with his various fairs. Ram Leela is the most famous festival of Chitrakoot, which is held in the last week of February. During the festival of Mahashivratri, a large number of people come to watch the performance of Ramayana.