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Pilgrimage
 Hindu Indian Pilgrimages:
India is the land of divinity and gods. With diverse religions, India ushers you for a calm and tranquil trip from all across the globe. Serenity of its heritage, India is dotted with pilgrimages and multifarious holy destinations. From Hinduism, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism and Islam, all religions have their own special place in India for worship. Pilgrimage tourism is extremely popular from centuries in India. Religions like Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism have originated on the Indian soil. Pilgrimage tourism covers a prominent part of domestic tourism in India. India as a confluence of several religions has always attracted pilgrims from different locales of the world.
Few suggestive Hindu Pilgrimages in India:
- Amarnath Yatra
- Tirupathi Balaji
- Puttaparthi Saibaba
- Char Dam Yatra
- Varanasi
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- Navagraha Temples
- Arupadai Veedu
- Vaishno Devi
- Shirdi Saibaba
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Buddhist Indian Pilgrimages:
Buddhist Indian Pilgrimages includes Lumbini the birth place of Gautama Buddha; Bodh Gaya the place of his enlightenment, Sarnath - the place where Buddha delivered his first teaching and Kushinagar- the place of his death. The holy city of Lumbini consists of several Buddhist temples, monasteries, and other ruins of the city of Gautama Buddha's birth and is also chosen as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Few suggestive Buddhist Pilgrimages in India:
- Bodh Gaya
- Lumbini
- Sarnath
- Kaushambi
- Sanchi
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- Kushinagar
- The Rumtek Monastery
- Dharmashala
- Nalanda
- Ajanta Caves
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Sikh Indian Pilgrimages:
Sikhism propounds a distinct element of religious tradition and culture of India. Given below is a table consisting of some famous Sikh places of worship in India. These holy shrines propagate brotherhood amidst the people.
Few suggestive SikhPilgrimages in India:
- The Golden Temple
- Damdarna Sahib
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- Hemkund Sahib
- Anandpur Sahib
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Christian Pilgrimage Centers in India
Christinaity has found a new dimension in India. Almost all the nooks and corners of the locale have churches for a holy tour to India. Every year millions of travelers visit their India for its cathedrals and churches.
Few suggestive Christian Pilgrimages in India:
- Basilica of Bom Jesus
- Christ Church & St. Michael's Cathedral
- Church of the Sacred Heart
- Cathedral Church of St. Thomas
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- The Church of St. Cajetan,
- Church of St Francis of Assisi
- Santa Cruz Basilica
- Little Mount, Chennai
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Muslim Pilgrimage in India:
Muslim religion is an important part of India. There is several Muslims pilgrimage centers .The prime message of Islam is the Unity of God. He is the Creator of the world that Muhammad (peace and blessings).
Few suggestive Muslim Pilgrimages in India:
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