Category: Pilgrimage

Pilgrimage

Athens of the East-Madurai

Madurai is an example of cultural diversity. Owing to its glorious past, the richness of its culture is visible in everything. This includes its architectural majesty, customs and traditions, religious sanctity, magnificent art work, handicrafts, ballads, folk dances, dramas, songs, festivals and ceremonies. The city has very-well blended its ancient cultural heritage, with the fast… Continue reading Athens of the East-Madurai

Allahabad City of God

Allahabad formerly known as Prayag , according to Hindu mythology, the creator god Lord Brahma chose a piece of land at which the three sacred rivers – the Ganga, the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati – would flow into a quiet confluence.That land, now known as Allahabad (“City ofGod”), is one of the most sacred pilgrimage destinations… Continue reading Allahabad City of God

Amritsar – Holiest Place For The Sikhs

Amritsar

Amritsar, which literally means a pool of nectar, lies twenty kilometres east of the lndo-Pakistan border, is the Punjab state’s second largest town. It was founded in 1577 by Ram Das, the fourth guru of the Sikhs. Here a tank was excavated and a temple was got built by the Fifth Guru, Guru Arjan Dev… Continue reading Amritsar – Holiest Place For The Sikhs

Ajmer – a green oasis

Ajmer, formerly written Ajmere, is a city in Ajmer District in India’s Rajasthan state. Surrounded by the Aravalli Mountains once ruled by Prithviraj Chauhan. Ajmer always had great importance and was sacked by Mahumud of Ghazni on one of his periodic forays from Afghanistan. Later it became a favorite residence of the great Moghula. One… Continue reading Ajmer – a green oasis