SPIRITUAL EXPEDITION : Grasshopper

Sakshi Nagar 23-07-2022 04:25 PM My India

India is a country where people of many castes and religions live with great love and brotherhood. India can also be called the Land of Faith. India is a country of diversity, if any country has the most religion in the world, then that’s India. There are many Temples, Mosques, Churches, and Gurudwaras in India which are considered as the most blessed religious places. Residents of India visit these holy places almost every year. Famous religious places and pilgrimages of India are located in the mountains, in the caves, in the rugged forest, and on very inaccessible routes the path of these pilgrimages sites are very inaccessible and surrounded by natural calamities.

People also explore these sacred places as tourists, as faith, and also for the purpose of devotion. Everybody should take care of their religious sites and maintain their cleanliness and sanctity, as well as cooperate in maintaining the sovereignty and integrity of India. In every region of India, in every state, in every district, and in every province; you will find some ascetic, sage-saint, math, pant, institution, etc. That's why India is a country of gods and goddesses. Today we are going to give you information about the special pilgrimage places of India through our article.

1. GOLDEN TEMPLE

The Golden Temple of Amritsar also known as Harmandir Sahib is among the renowned religious pilgrimage sites in India was built by Sri Ramdas Sahib, the fourth Guru of the Sikhs. The Golden Temple is considered one of the most important Sikh pilgrimage sites in India. This holy tourist place is studded with gold and has many historical events in itself. The Golden Temple of Amritsar attracts tourists from all over the world. The founder of the Sikh Empire of India (1799–1849), Maharaja Ranjit Singh had the upper floor of the gurdwara plated with 750 kg of pure gold.

2. JAMA MASJID

Jama Masjid, located in the capital of the country, was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1644 it is the largest mosque in India. Tourists come from far and wide to see this mosque in Delhi. It is also called Masjid-e-Jahanuma, which means the mosque with the vision of victory over the world. It is considered one of the most famous Islamic sites in the country. According to the beliefs, every wish of a person is fulfilled in this mosque. About 25,000 people can gather in this mosque at the time of prayer and religious event.

3. CHRIST CHURCH

The historic Christ Church situated on the ridge grounds of Hills Queen Shimla is called the crown of the capital. It is the second oldest church in northern India, whose beauty still captivates people. Built during British rule, this church remains the pride of Shimla even today. This church is visible like a tiara from a kilometer away. Christ Church was designed by Colonel JT Boylio in 1844. Its construction was started after about 13 years in 1857. Constructed in the year 1857 in Neo-Gothic art, this church was built for the Anglican British community, which was then called Simla. The huge loss on it was donated by Colonel Dumbleton in 1860. The porch on the church was added in 1873. After this, even though its clock could not run, this church has managed to maintain its identity for decades.

4. RAMESHWARAM

This temple is located at a place called Ramanathapuram in Tamil Nadu state of South India. Ramanathapuram is a famous island situated between the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal. Apart from being a Jyotirlinga, Rameshwaram is also one of the holiest Char Dhams of Hindus. Rameshwaram Temple is a very famous temple due to its magnificent architecture and beautiful architecture. In the sanctum sanctorum of this temple, there are two Shiva Lingas, the first linga which was made by Lord Sri Rama himself and is known as Ramalingam. Hanuman brought the second linga from Kailash and installed it here, which is known as Vishwalingam.