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Top 10 Religious destinations in North India

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Religion makes the focal point of existence for all Indians. Thus, religious places abound in the country. The northern part of India especially is home to several small and big shrines. North India saw the rise of Islam and Hinduism simultaneously which is why there’s no dearth of temples as well as mosques in the northern part of India. Northern India’s rich history and age-old traditions coupled with lofty spiritualism, makes it a haven for all religiously inclined Indians. If you are in a mind to explore North India, you must visit the religious sites listed below. Without visiting these sites, your exploration will remain incomplete. Read on to learn more:

Chardhams

Chardhams
The Chardhams namely, Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath spread across the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand and are dedicated to Goddess Yamuna, Goddess Ganga, Lord Shiva or Kedar and Lord Vishnu or Badrinath respectively. Adi Guru Shankaracharya, the great Hindu religious guru had established the concept of Chardhams centuries back. Today devout pilgrims from every nook and corner of the country make a beeline to the Chardhams to attain ‘Moksha’ or salvation. The journey to the Chardhams is rigorous journey and you have to trek for miles on a challenging, mountainous terrain. Those who find it difficult to trek their way up to Uttarakhand Chardhams, can avail the Chardham helicopter yatra services for a more convenient, comfortable and speedy journey.

Ram janam bhoomi

Ram janam bhoomi
The holy city of Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh is believed to be the place where Lord Rama; Lord Vishnu’s 7th Avatar took his birth. Lord Rama is said to have spent a major part of his childhood at this place. Ram bhakts from every part of the country and globe visit the place to pay their tribute to Lord Rama. The chief attractions of this place are Ram Janmabhoomi temple, Kanak Bhavan temple, Kala Ram temple, Lakshman ghat. Visiting Ayodhya allows pilgrims to pick an overtly religious experience.

Dargah Shariff

Dargah Shariff
This is a much revered Dargah for the Muslims. Muslim pilgrims from every nook and corner of the country and world visit the Dargah. It is a common belief among pilgrims that if one prays sincerely at the Dargah, the wishes of the person are bound to get granted. This is a Sufi shrine dedicated to khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, the great Sufi saint known enough for his secular preaching. Visiting this Dargah is often considered equal to going for a pilgrimage to Mecca. Moinuddin Chishti is often believed to be Prophet Mohammad’s chosen one. He was instructed in dream by the prophet to go to India and spread Islam.

Amarnath

Amarnath
Amarnath is a cave shrine in the north Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir dedicated to Lord Shiva also known as Amarnath ji. Lord Shiva is enshrined here in the form of an ice stalagmite lingam. According to myths, Lord Shiva had narrated the secret of eternity or Amar katha to his consort Parvati at this very place.

Golden Temple or Swarna mandir

Golden Temple or Swarna mandir
Golden temple, also known as Harmandir Sahib or Darbar Sahib, is a famous Gurudwara in the whole of the country and world. It is located in Punjab’s Amritsar city and came into being in the year 1604 under the active initiative of Guru Arjan Singh; the fifth of the Sikh gurus. The main shrine of the temple is made up pure, glittering gold and stands amid a pellucid water tank named as ‘Amrit sarovar’. A causeway connects the temple to the bank of the sarovar. The waters of the Amrit sarovar is believed to possess great healing power as it is believed to be full of divine nectar. The architectural beauty of the golden temple crafted in gold and marble is simply mesmerizing. The temple stands as a golden symbol of peace, spirituality and brotherhood.

Shivkhori

Shivkhori

The cave shrine of Shivkhori in Jammu and Kashmir is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This 200 meters long natural cave enshrines a self made image of the lord. Ransoo is the base camp for Shiv Khori trek.

Har ki pauri

Har ki pauri
Har-ki-pauri of Hardiwar is an important landmark of this ancient city steeped in mythological as well as religious significance. Bathing at Har-ki-pauri bathing ghat is considered as a ritualistic bath powerful enough to absolve one’s sins. As per myths, the two important Gods of the holy trinity; lord Vishnu and lord Shiva are said to have visited this place during the Vedic era. There are large foot prints on a stone slab at Bhramakund of the Har-ki-pauri ghat and it is believed to be the footprints of Lord Vishnu. King Vikramaditya is said to have constructed this famous ghat long back. Every evening thousands of visitors gather at the ghat to visualize the very enchanting Ganga Aarti.

Vaishno devi

Vaishno devi
Vaishno devi is a holy cave shrine dedicated to Mata Vaishno Devi, lovingly referred to as Mata Rani by her devotees. This is one among the 108 Shakti Peethas of Goddess Shakti or Durga. One has to undertake a religious trek of 13kms uphill to reach the shrine which is perched at an elevation of 1560m atop the Trikuta parvat ranges. The base camp for Vaishnodevi trek is Katra in Jammu. Those who cannot undertake the trek may avail the Helicopter yatra to Vaishnodevi. The Goddess is enshrined here in the form of three pindis; i.e. Mahalaxmi, MahaSaraswati & Maha Kali. It is believed that until and unless the Goddess calls you, you cannot reach the bhavan of Mata Rani.

Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara

Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara
Hemkund Sahib is a much revered Sikh pilgrimage destination high up in the Uttarakhand Himalayas. It falls in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district. The Gurudwara is perched at an elevation of 4329m above the sea level and is flanked by towering snow-capped peaks. As per myths, this was the place where the great Sikh guru Govind Singh ji meditated for years in his past life. The route to Hemkund Sahib is blessed with rare scenic beauty.

Dilwara temples

Dilwara temples
The famous Dilwara temples in Rajasthan’s Mount Abu are a cluster off 5 Jain Temples notable for their intricate marble carvings. Vimal Shah was the builder of these temples known enough for their architectural beauty and perfection. Visiting the Dilwara temples is an experience in itself.

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