Question

Describe the places of pilgrimages in India. (Mention any six)​

Answer 1

Due to India's multicultural landscape and a wide variety of religions, there are several places within the country that host pilgrimages.

• Shridi is a place in Maharastra that has become synonymous with Saint Sai Baba. He is highly revered and sees followers from a wide range of religions come to the shrine all year round and especially during the festival seasons of Ramnavami, Guru Purnima, and Vijayadashmi.
• The Church of St Francis Xavier is not only a major tourist location in India but is a holy place that thousands of devotees attend every year in order to pray to the saint. Every 4 years the remains of the saint are placed in procession and are visited by people from all over the world.
• The Kumbh Mela is a major pilgrimage festival of Hindusim that takes place once every approximately 12 years. It celebrates the revolution that completes the Brihaspati. The location sees millions of people and owns the Guinness record for the largest gathering in the world with four locations: Allahabad, Haridwar, Nashik, and Ujjain.
• The Golden Temple of Amritsar is a place that sees pilgrimages daily to pay homage to Guru Nanak and sees a majority of people during the festivals of Guru Nanak Jayanti and Baisakhi. The place is extremely calming and is known for its soothing atmosphere.
• Ajmer houses the Dargah Sharif, a Sufi Shrine of saint Moinuddin Chisti. It brings in thousands of devotees every year to offer what is known as chadar or a fulfillment of wishes. Annually the location sees people come in for the Urs Festival which pays homage to the Sufi saint.
• Mathura is known as the birthplace of Lord Krishna and is located near Vrindavan home to hundreds of temples. There are multiple important shrines in this location such as the Keshav Dev Temple and Banke Bihari Temple. The location sees heavy pilgrimage during Janmashtami and Holi.

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Answer 2

In this question, we are asked to describe the places of pilgrimage in India.

• In India, several locations serve as destinations for pilgrimages as a result of the country's varied terrain and diversity of religions.
• A location in Maharastra called Shridi has come to be associated with Saint Sai Baba. He is highly loved, and devotees from many different religions visit his shrine all year long, but Ramanavami, Guru Purnima, and Vijayadashami are three of the busiest times of the year.
• In addition to being a popular tourist destination in India, the Church of St. Francis Xavier is also a sacred area where thousands of followers of the saint gather each year to worship. The saint's bones are carried in procession every four years, and people from all over the world come to see them.
• Hinduism celebrates the Kumbh Mela, a significant pilgrimage event, once every 12 years or so. It honours the revolution that brings the Brihaspati to a close. With four locations—Allahabad, Haridwar, Nashik, and Ujjain—the area attracts millions of visitors and holds the Guinness World Record for the greatest gathering.
• Daily pilgrimages to Amritsar's Golden Temple to honour Guru Nanak take place there, and during the festivals of Guru Nanak Jayanti and Baisakhi, the Golden Temple is visited by the vast majority of people. The location is well recognized for its tranquil ambience and is quite peaceful.
• The Dargah Sharif, a Sufi shrine dedicated to Moinuddin Chisti, is located in Ajmer. Every year, it attracts thousands of devotees to offer what is known as chadar or wish fulfilment. The Urs Festival, which honours the Sufi saint, draws visitors to the area every year.
• The city of Mathura, which is close to Vrindavan, is recognized as the birthplace of Lord Krishna and is home to numerous temples. This area is home to numerous significant shrines, including the Keshav Dev Temple and the Banke Bihari Temple. Overwhelming pilgrimages are made to the place around Janmashtami and Holi.

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