HISTORY

​​​​​​Option 4: Pushkar is a pilgrim center.It is a pilgrimage site for Hindus and Sikhs.

Mahalaxmi Temple (Close to Haji Ali, Pedder Road, Kemp’s Corner) – is the oldest temple in Mumbai, the idols of the Goddess and her two sisters are said to have been found in the sea. Mahim Shrine (Close to Bandra) is the shrine of Makhtum Fakir Ali Paru and was built after his death in 1413.

9 most sacred places in the world Jerusalem. It is one of the oldest cities in the world, and the location of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion. … Wat Rong Khun, Thailand. … Mecca, Saudi Arabia. … Sistine Chapel, Italy. … Paro Taktsang, Bhutan. … Saint Basil’s Cathedral, Russia. … Uluru, Australia. … Angkor Wat, Cambodia.

The four temples that comprise Char Dham are Yamunotri Dham, Gangotri Dham, Badrinath Dham and Kedarnath Dham. Yamunotri Dham, named after the Goddess Yamuna, is the first Dham en route the yatra.

The seven holiest Hindu cities are said to be the sites of events recounted in mythological texts: Kashi (modern Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh), where the god Shiva founded a shrine of purification; Oudh (modern Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh), birthplace of the god Rama; Mathura (in Uttar Pradesh), scene of Krishna’s nativity;

A pilgrimage is a devotional practice consisting of a prolonged journey, often undertaken on foot or on horseback, toward a specific destination of significance. It is an inherently transient experience, removing the participant from his or her home environment and identity.

13 of the World’s Most Unforgettable Pilgrimages Glastonbury Tor, United Kingdom. Glastonbury Tor. … Mount Kailash Pilgrimage, Tibet. Credit: Bigstock.com. … St. … Kumano Ancient Trail, Japan. … Inca Trail – Machu Picchu, Peru. … Madonna del Ghisallo – Lombardy, Italy. … The Way of St James, France. … Croagh Patrick – County Mayo, Ireland.

The Way of St James (or Camino de Santiago) is arguably one of the most famous pilgrimage routes in Europe, with over 200,000 people undertaking the journey to Santiago de Compostela, the alleged resting place of St James, every year.

The oldest of these temple pilgrimage is the Pandharpur Wari which is said to be in tradition from the past 800 years.

The definition of a pilgrimage is a long journey, especially one made by a person going to a holy place. An example of a pilgrimage is the Hajj, the journey taken by thousands of Muslim people traveling to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.