Although India is famous for its adventure sports, wildlife, architecture, monuments, culture, people, religion and many more but it is the only place which is well known through its Pilgrimage Centres. India is secular nation that gives equal importance to all religions that’s why many religious places are the part of India. There are Hindu, Muslims, Christian, Buddhist, Jain and Sikh religions and their major pilgrimage centres. Major Pilgrimage Centres in India are Char Dham, Ayodhya, Sarnath, Bodhgaya, Varanasi, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Jagannathpuri, Rameshwaram, Ajmer Sharief, Jama Masjid, Golden Temple, Bangla Sahib, Jain temples and many more. India has old and famous uncountable Pilgrimage Centres.
Some of the major Pilgrimage Centres in India are
>Tirupati Temple: This is one of the major pilgrimage centres in India and situated in the state of Andhra Pradesh in South India. This temple was constructed in 12th century. This temple is dedicated to Sri Venkateswara and worshipped by Hindu community. This is world’s richest temple.
Famous For: Brahmotsavam is the festival which is celebrated on grand scale for Nine days in September in this temple.
Best Time to Visit: September
Iskcon Temple: Iskcon Temple is situated in East of Kailash in Delhi, the capital of India. This temple was constructed in the year 1998. The type of this temple is modern and dedicated to Lord Krishna. Special programmes like Kirtan, Aarti, Pravachan and Prasadam are held every Sunday in this temple.
Famous For: 3 hi-tech robots of Krishna, Arjuna and Srila Prabhupada.
Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year.
Laxmi Narayan Temple: Laxmi Narayan Temple is situated in Cannaught Place in Delhi. This temple was constructed in the year 1938 by R. D. Birla. This modern temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This temple is solely maintained by the Birla Family.
Famous For: Festivals like Krishna Janamashtami and Deepawali is celebrated here.
Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year.
Somnath Temple: Somnath Temple is situated in the state of Gujarat in West India. Year of construction of this temple was 480-767 A.D. This temple was constructed by Somraj and Vallabhi kings. This is an ancient temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Vishnu.
Famous For: Somnath is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.
Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year.
>Amarnath Temple: Amarnath Temple is situated in state of Jammu and Kashmir in North India. This ancient temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and worshipped by Hindus. Major festival celebrated in this temple is Maha Shiv Ratri. This temple is only 46 km from Pahalgam.
Famous For: Amarnath Cave where Lord Shiva narrated the secret of Immortality.
Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year.
Se Cathedral: Se Cathedral is one of the oldest ancient churches of India in the city of Panji in Goa. Se Cathedral was constructed in the year of 1562 by Afonso Henriques. Thousands of Christians come to this church for worship. This is the biggest church of Goa.
Famous For: This Cathedral has five bells of which one is the famous Golden bell.
Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year.
Bodhi Temple: Bodhi Temple is situated in Bodhgaya in the state of Bihar in East India. This temple was constructed in 3rd Century B.C. This is an ancient temple and was constructed by emperor Ashoka. This pilgrimage centre is a Buddhist Pilgrimage Centre and dedicated to Gautam Buddha.
Famous For: This is the place where where Lord Sakyamuni (Gautam Buddha) entered into meditation after being moved by the sufferings of mankind.
Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year.
Golden Temple: Golden Temple is situated in Amritsar in the state of Punjab. This sikh temple was constructed in the year of 1574. This temple was constructed by Guru Ram Das. Basically this is not a temple but it is a Gurudwara worshipped by Sikh people.
Famous For: Golden Temple is a blend of Hindu and Muslim styles.
Best Time to Visit: October and March.
Jain Temples: Jain Temples are situated in Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. These temples were constructed in the year of 800 to 1200 A.D. The type of the construction of these temples is ancient. Jaipur and Udaipur are the famous cities which are very near to these temples.
Famous For: One of the oldest and ancient temples of India.
Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year.
Ajmer Sharief: Ajmer Sharief is the famous pilgrimage destination of Muslims. Ajmer Sharief is situated in Ajmer in the state of Rajasthan. Construction of this dargah was started in the year of 1912 and completed in the year of 1915. This Dargah was constructed by King Akbar for Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti.
Famous For: Urs/Anniversary of the Saint’s death.
Best Time to Visit: October.
Haji Ali: Haji Ali dargah is situated in Mumbai, the capital of Maharahstra. This dargah was constructed in the year of 1431 by Haji Usman Rangikar. This ancient mosque is one of the major pilgrimage centres not only for Muslims but for everyone. Several worshippers come here for fulfilling their wishes.
Famous For: This mosque was built in the middle of the sea with only a narrow path leading to it giving it an ethereal look.
Best Time to Visit: Better to visit Friday or Thursday evening.
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