Nashik: Religious Tourism

   Nashik should be called beautiful and best religious tourism. However, it is a very sacred Mahathirtha of Hindus. It can also be considered as the site of Lord Shiva and Shri Ram. 

   The reason is Panchavati in Nashik and Jyotirlinga is also Trimbakeshwar. There is also the gaurb of Nashik India existing on the banks of the holy Godavari river. 

  Nashik, the city of Maharashtra in India is also known for its religious and glorious history. Located in the north-west of Maharashtra, the Nashik religion is famous for the town of Parayana. 

  Located on the banks of the sacred Godavari River, the main attraction of Nashik is the Godavari River and the Panchavati. Nestled from a height of about 565 m to 700 m above sea level, Nashik is also known for its natural beauty and architecture. 

   This city of faith and belief has global fame. Simhastha Kumbh is the main attraction of Nashik. Simhastha Kumbh is held globally every 12 years. Kumbh festival is organized in the four major cities of the country. These include Nashik, Allahabad, Ujjain and Haridwar. Allahabad's Kumbh is the biggest festival. 

   This religious festival is attended by devotees of India as well as tourists and tourists from all over the world. It is religious belief that a bath in Simhastha Kumbh in the holy Godavari purifies the soul. At the same time, one gets freedom from sins.

  The festival of Mahashivaratri is also celebrated here with great pomp. The beauty of the banks of the Godavari river and the ghats is formed. There is a long chain of religious and attractive places in Nashik.

  Panchavati: Panchavati is situated in the north direction of Nashik. It is believed that Lord Sri Rama, Sita, Lakshmana had migrated to Panchavati for some time. For this reason Panchavati is visible and famous. The five banyan trees of Panchavati are also special. It is believed that Ravana abducted Mother Sita at this place.

   Sita Gumpha: Sita Gumpha is also a part of Panchavati. Gumpha literally means cave. This cave, located near five banyan trees, has to be entered through stairs.
  Sundara Narayan Temple: Sundar Narayan Temple is a magnificent decoration of architecture. This magnificent divine-grand temple is situated on the banks of the Ahilya Bai Holkar Setu in Nashik. This temple was founded by Gangadhar Yashwant Chandrachud in 1756. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu is also known as Sundara Narayana.

  Mukti Dham: Mukti Dham is also a special attraction in Nashik. All the gods and goddesses of Hindus are consecrated in this temple. Devotees can also visit Dwadash Jyotirlinga in Mukti Dham.

  Modakeshwar Ganesh Temple: Modakeshwar Ganesh Temple is one of the main attractions and religious places in Nashik. It is believed that the idol installed in this temple is itself natural. It is also known as Shambhu. The sweetest dish of Maharashtra is considered modak. Modak made from a fantastic blend of coconut and jaggery is very famous here.

  Ramkund: Ramkund is actually a famous ghat of Godavari river. It is believed that Lord Rama took a bath at this place on coming to Panchavati. Hence it is known as Ramkund.

  Kalaram Temple: Kalaram Temple is a divine-grand temple located in Panchavati near the Godavari river in Nashik. This temple was built by Gopika Bai Peshwa in 1794. This temple of Hemadpanti style has a black statue of Lord Sri Rama installed. 

  The architecture of this temple is very visible. The special thing is that the architecture of this temple is like the Jyotirlinga Trimbakeshwar temple. The temple is constructed of black stones.

  Shirdi Temple: Shirdi Temple is a sacred and religious place. Shirdi district is a small village in Ahmed Nagar. This temple is actually a place dedicated to Sai Baba. This temple is famous for amazing wonders.
   Someshwar Mahadev Temple: Someshwar Mahadev Temple is in fact one of the most ancient temples in Nashik. The idol of Lord Someshwar Artharat Shiva is enshrined in the temple. About 6 km from Nashik, this temple is situated on Gangapur Road.

    All the necessary resources are available for a trip to Nashik. The nearest airport is Mumbai International Airport. The distance from Mumbai Airport to Nashik is about 167 kilometers. The nearest railway station is Nashik Junction. Tourists or devotees can also travel to Nashik by road.
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Kashi: A Wonderful Confluence of Religion and Culture

   Kashi should be called a unique and wonderful confluence of religion and culture. This god city has been called Nyari Kashi from the three worlds. 

   This unique confluence of religion, spirituality, culture and art can be called Mahatirtha and religious tourism. This city of Hindu religion, faith and reverence, Kashi enjoys the status of global tourism. Kashi occupies a special place on the global map of tourism.

   Perhaps this is why the continuation of the Kashi Yatra of global tourists continues unabated. The religious city of Uttar Pradesh, India, is also called Varanasi and Banaras. This holy city of the Hindus is also known as the Non-Free Zone. The main attractions of Kashi are Jyotirlinga Vishwanath Temple and Ganga.

   The religious and cultural city of North India, Kashi, has a very important place in a myriad of fields, from the politics of India to the art world. Specially the Ganges Ghats of Kashi are very visible. At dusk, there is a festive scene on these Ganges ghats of Kashi. Generally, there is a series of 100 ghats of Ganga in Kashi but Kashi is known to have 84 Ghats of Ganga. On Dev Diwali, Dev Lok comes down on the banks of the Ganges. Kashi Rainbow is seen with the light of billions of billions of lamps. It seems that the dream world has come down. 

  The Ganga's Dashashwamedh Ghat, Rajghat, Assi Ghat, Adikeshava Ghat, Ranmahal Ghat, Scindia Ghat, Panchganga Ghat, Bhosle Ghat, Peshwa Ghat and Manikarnika Ghat etc. are particularly famous. Located in a radius of about 7 kilometers, this ghat of the Ganges is very unique. 

   Near the Dashashwamedh Ghat is the Jyotirlinga Vishwanath Temple. The Baba Vishwanath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is the center of faith and faith of the devotees. A long series of temples exist in Kashi. Among them are a long series of temples including Kaal Bhairav, Annapurna Temple, Dhundhiraj Ganesh, Durga Temple, Kedarnath, Sankat Mochan Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, Naya Vishwanath Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, Sankatha Devi Temple, Vishalakshi Temple etc. 

   Kaal Bhairav ​​is also known as the Kotwal of Kashi. Kashi Vishwanath Temple is also called Golden Temple. According to experts, the Jyotirlinga Kashi Vishwanath Temple was built in the year 1780 by Maharani Ahilya Bai Holkar of Indore. This divine grand temple has the highest glory in Kashi.

  The architecture of the temple is very visible. The architecture of the Durga temple also enchants tourists and devotees. Particularly, Kashi Banaras has been the karma-land of philosophers, writers, musicians and diverse creators of India. 

   In particular Goswami Tulsi Das composed the epic Ram Charit Manas in Kashi itself. Maharishi Agastya, Maharishi Dhanvantari, Gautama Buddha, Sant Kabir, Swami Raidas, Aghoracharya Baba Keenaram, Rani Lakshmi Bai, Panini, Parshvanath, Maharishi Patanjali, Swami Ramanandacharya, Ballabhacharya, Shankaracharya, Maharishi Vedavyas etc. 

   The great music composers like Pandit Ravi Shankar, Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia and Ustad Bismillah Khan etc. etc. were the glory and glory of Kashi. It is believed that Lord Shiva established Kashi about 5000 years ago. Being a Shiva city, 

   Kashi is a very important Mahatirth site. Kashi is one of the holy Saptapuris of Hindus. Kashi is actually an Rainbow town built at the confluence of the Ganges and the Asi rivers. In which all the colors of Sanatan culture will be found. The structure of Kashi is very unique and amazing. Kashi, a city with narrow streets, also provides a heart-touching sense of calm and cool winds. 

   In these streets of Kashi it seems as if the melodious music is flowing. The reason is that the Kashi, situated at the top of the banks of the Ganges, provides a coolness. Not only this, the uniqueness of Banarasi sarees has a worldwide reputation. Benares has its pan like cream. The unique taste is pleasing to the heart. Kalakand of Banaras is also very famous. The specialness in Kashi's scenic beauty attracts tourists.

   All the necessary resources for the visit to Kashi are available. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport Babatpur. The distance from the airport to Kashi is about 25 kilometers. The nearest railway stations are Varanasi Junction and Manduwadih Junction. Tourists can also visit Kashi by road.
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Parashar Lake: Amazing and Unique

   The natural beauty of Parashar Lake should be called amazing and unique. Parashar Lake is indeed a spectacular religious tourism. 

   According to experts, the area around Parashar Lake is the ascetic site of Rishi Parashar. Therefore, the area of ​​Parashar Lake has religious and spiritual significance. Tourists can enjoy the hill station on Parashar Lake. The natural beauty of Parashar Lake in Mandi District of Himachal Pradesh, India is very visible. 

   Parashar Lake, located at an altitude of 2730 meters above sea level, is a special attraction. The floating plots in the lake are the main attraction here. This magnificent and beautiful plot floating in the lake is locally known as Tahala. This beautiful lake of the lake never stays in one place. This plot keeps changing in the lake. 

   This is a wonder and curiosity of Parashar Lake. Fishes of this magnificent lake are also a special attraction. On the banks of this magnificent lake is a divine-grand temple based on the Pagoda style. 

  This magnificent temple was built by Raja Bansen of Mandi princely state in the 14th century. For lovers of architecture, art-culture and natural beauty, Parashar Lake and the surrounding area is no less than a paradise.

   According to experts, the temple site is virtually the ascetic site of Rishi Parashar. Rishi Parashar did penance at this place. This magnificent temple of Parashar Lake is made of wood. 

  The divinity-grandeur of this three-storied temple is highly visible. Although the construction style of the temple is traditional. Nevertheless, wood has been used in the best way in the structure of walls as well as stones. 

   The artistry of the temple is unique and priceless. The outer pillars of the temple are wonderful and unique dimensions of carving. Images of Gods and Goddesses, marking of trees and plants, snakes, flower-leaves, portraits of animals and birds attract tourists and devotees. Parashar Lake, located about 50 km north of Mandi, is a center of reverence and faith. 

   According to experts, Parashar Lake is nothing short of a surprise. Unique leaves emerge in this lake. In localities, it is called barre and small leaves as jare. They are considered to be god blessings. The faithful keep them with reverence. 

  Dedicated to Maharishi Parashar, this temple is famous for the pindis of Rishi Parashar, stone idols of deities like Lord Shiva and Vishnu, Mahishasura Mardini etc. 

  The special thing is that devotees are given leaves from Parashar Lake in the temple as offerings. According to experts, Parashar was the grandson of sage Vasistha Muni and son of Muni Shakti. 

   The idol of Parashar Rishi has an amazing charm. Rice grains are offered as offerings to the devotees by touching this ancient statue. Devotees accept these rice donations with confidence.

   It is believed that Lord Shri Ganesh is invited to rain in Parashar Lake area. Nearby is the Shri Ganesh Temple in the village Bhatwadi. On the invitation of Lord Shri Ganesh Ji, a special journey comes out. 

   Particularly, a huge fair is organized at Parashar Lake on the birth anniversary of Rishi Parashar. Tourists are overwhelmed by the natural beauty of the lake. The natural beauty of Parashar Lake has also been captured in the cameras of Vollywood. According to experts, innumerable films have been shot on Parashar Lake. 

   On the Parashar Lake route from Mandi, the all-round beauty of natural beauty is seen. It seems as if heaven has come down on earth. Nearby, there is a magnificent museum in Brindavan. Its main attraction is the Photo Gallery. This museum provides Himachal darshan.

    All the necessary resources to visit Parashar Lake are available. The nearest airport is Bhuntar Airport. Parashar Lake is about 90 kilometers from the airport. Nearest railway stations are Kiratpur Junction and Chandigarh Junction. Tourists can also visit Parashar Lake by road.
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Manikarn: The Amazing Confluence of Religion, Spirituality and Nature

   Manikarn should be called a wonderful and unique confluence of natural beauty and religious spirituality. Manikarn is also called Mahatirtha of Hindus and Sikhs. 

   Call it religious tourism, there will probably be no exaggeration. The natural beauty of Manikaran located in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh, India is also spectacular and unique. 

  Located at an altitude of 1760 meters above sea level, Manikarn is very rich in natural resources. Manikarn, having a plurality of hot water springs, has a global reputation for its aquatic specialties. It is very exciting to see the water flow boiling in Manikarn.

 The distinctive attraction of Manikarn with a curved path is particularly attractive to foreign tourists. According to experts, the water spring of Manikarn has special significance. 

  Bathing in this water helps to prevent skin diseases and arthritis. So bathing in this reservoir is very healthy. According to experts, this water containing sulfur can automatically diagnose innumerable diseases.

  This water spring of boiling water is no less than a disease for diseases. Manikarn literally means earrings. Manikarn is a magnificent and rare valley in the north-west direction of Kullu. Manikarn, situated between the Beas river and Parvati river in the Parvati valley, has a special hypnosis. 

   There is a splendid array of gurudwaras and temples in Manikarn. The flow velocity of the Parvati River makes tourists especially thrilled. The vocal waves produced by the flow of water produce a special hypnosis. The water of Parvati river is cold as snow. On the right bank of this river, a source of hot boiling water is seen. 

   This water spring is a surprise. This water spring has also surprised scientists. According to scientists, there is also radium in this water. The winter season of Manikarn is very exciting. 

  Specially all-round snow. A bath can also be taken in this water spring of the Gurudwara campus in this Sheethari. Manikarn also provides a wonderful and unique philosophy of Tibetan art and culture. 

   Tourists can enjoy a view of Tibetan folk culture in the market with an anchor in the Gurudwara. The special thing is that Tibetan settlements on Manikarn have their own special scenery. Whether it is a gurudwara or a temple or a Tibetan settlement, everyone has a different culture and civilization. 

  Manikarn also offers special enjoyment of hospitality. In the water spring, tourists and devotees cook rice by tying it in the bundle. The taste of these rice is also quite specific. The taste of this water tea is also unique. Tourists drink this water tea with extreme taste. 

  Actually, Water Spring is the open kitchen of the world. According to experts, the water of this water spring remains the same at 94 ° C in all seasons. Tourists can also take shelter in the fort Numa Bhawan of Gurdwara.

   Manikarn Gurdwara: Manikarn Gurdwara is a special religious site of the Sikh community. The structure of this gurudwara was built to commemorate the visit of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. A large number of devotees visit this center of reverence, faith and trust.

   Parvati Valley: Parvati Valley is indeed a spectacular tourist destination. The innumerable temples of Goddess Rama, Shri Krishna, Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva and other Gods and Goddesses in Parvati Valley are the pride and glory of this valley. It is believed that Lord Shiva along with wife Parvati was taking a water bath in this area, at the same time, Parvati ji's earring fell into the water.

  Due to which this valley came to be known as Parvati valley. Also during this Jal Vihar, Parvati ji's earring was lost. Hence it came to be known as Manikarn. It is also believed that after Mahapralaya, Manu did a human creation in Manikarn. 

  There is also a grand divine Raghunath temple at Manikarn. The structure of this temple was established by the King of Kullu and installed the idol of Lord Rama. The ancient temple of Shiva is also a main attraction of Manikarn.

  Mountaineers' Paradise: Manikarn is also known as Mountaineer's Paradise. The all-round nature's scenic beauty makes tourists happy. There is also Brahma Ganga, about half a kilometer from Manikarn.

  The confluence of the Parvati River and the Brahm Ganga is also the main attraction of Manikarn. Manatlai is a very exciting site about 115 km from Manikarn. Particularly, Manikarn has a long series of landscapes covered with all-round natural beauty. 

   The entire Parvati valley is a paradise for climbers. The beautiful rocks of Manikarn fascinate the tourists.

   All the necessary resources for the journey to Manikarn are available. The nearest airport is Bhuntar Airport Kullu. The distance of Manikarn from Bhuntar Airport is about 45 kilometers. The nearest railway station is Pathankot railway junction. The distance from Pathankot to Manikarn is about 285 km. Tourists can also visit Manikarn by road.
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Religion City Mathura: City of Temples

   Mathura should be called the proud center of Indian culture and civilization. Although Mathura is famous for religious tourism. 

   Mathura is virtually revered as the birth place and lila of Lord Krishna. Mathura, a religious city in Uttar Pradesh, India, has a splendid array of all-round temples. Mathura is very rich in religion, philosophy, art-culture and literature. Mahakavi Surdas, Acharya Swami Haridas of music, Swami Virjanand, the master of Swami Dayanand, Kavi Rasakhan, etc. 

   Great souls had spiritual attachment to this religion city Mathura. In the field of religion and spirituality, Mathura is mainly considered as the birthplace of Lord Shri Krishna. Lord Sri Krishna's birthplace is the main religious place of Mathura. A grand divine temple exists at the site of Shri Krishna's birth. 

  Another temple in the complex itself has a long series of spontaneous tableaux of Lord Shri Krishna's pastimes. In another temple of the complex, Lord Shri Krishna sits in a huge form. Tourists and devotees also have culture visits in the premises. The magnificence-divinity of Lord Shri Krishna Janma Bhoomi Temple is highly visible. 

   On Shri Krishna Janmashtami, the temple illuminates with all-round rainbow lights. Especially the antiquity of the temple is also shown. The Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple, situated in the middle of the city of Mathura, has a unique aura of beauty. See, the prison of Kansa has taken the form of a divine grand temple. 

   Its beauty attracts tourists. Another attraction of Mathura is Dwarkadhish Temple. Dwarkadhish Temple is situated on the banks of river Yamuna. Aarti is the main attraction of Dwarkadhish Temple. 

  The beautiful statue of Murali Manohar is consecrated in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. Yamuna has divine darshan as soon as it comes to the shore from the temple. Yamuna river also has regular aarti.

   This aarti is also very visible. Tourists can enjoy boating in the Yamuna River after darshan. While boating, tourists can get a panoramic view of Mathura including the Yamuna Ghat of Mathura. Tourists can also visit Kansa Fort during boating. Mathura and Vrindavan close by have a spectacular view of the divine-grand temples. 

   This splendid array of temples include Govindji Temple, Kishori Raman Temple, Vasudev Ghat, Govardhan Nathji Temple, Madan Mohan Temple, Radheshyam Temple and Ganesh Temple, Birla Mandir-Geeta Temple, Gayatri Tapo Bhumi etc. 

   The special thing is that there are four Shiva temples in all directions of Mathura. Pipleshwar Mahadev in the east, Rangeshwar Mahadev in the south, Gokarneshwar Mahadev in the north and Bhuteshwar Mahadev in the west. 

   Lord Shiva is called the Kotwal of Mathura due to having a Shiva temple in all directions. Kankali Tila is also an attraction in Mathura. There is a temple of Kankali Devi on this mound. 

   It is believed that the girl whom Kansa wanted to kill, considering Devaki's daughter, had gone out of hand and went to the sky. This Kankali temple is dedicated to that girl.

  The music of Mathura is also very popular. It has the reputation of Brij Music. The main musical instrument of Brij is the flute. Lord Krishna's flute was infatuated. That is why Lord Krishna is called Muralidhar and Vanshidhar. 

  There are many styles of singing in the folk music of Brij. Among them is the ancient singing style of Rasiya Brij. Tourists can enjoy religion, spirituality as well as music in Mathura.

   All the necessary resources are available for the trip to the city of religion, Mathura. The nearest airport is Kheria Airport Agra. The distance from Kheria Airport Agra to Mathura is about 62 kilometers. The nearest railway station is Mathura Junction. Tourists can also visit the city of Mathura by road.
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