Home to a myriad holy shrines, the name Uttarakhand is aptly associated
with Devbhumi i.e. Land of Gods. Pilgrims from far and wide visit this
Himalayan state, seeking salvation and self-purgation. Two of the most
revered rivers of the country, namely Ganga and Yamuna originate from
Gaumukh (Gangotri) and Yamunotri. The most esteemed pilgrimage circuit
of the country incorporates Shri Badrinath and Shri Kedarnath, the holy
seats of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva respectively. Another prominent
pilgrim-destination in Uttarakhand is the holy town of Haridwar, where
the prestigious Kumbh Mela is held every twelve years, attracting
millions of devout people from all over the world. Situated close to
Haridwar, on the banks of the divine Ganga is Rishikesh, a major centre
for Yoga and Meditation – people from several parts of the world have
been visiting this town for decades.
There are countless other temples and shrines in the state, homes to local deities and various manifestations of Lord Shiva and Durga. It is not as though Uttarakhand is a pilgimage destination exclusively for Hindus – there are several important shrines related to other religions too, keeping in line with the secular traditions of our country. These include Hemkund Sahib, Nanak Matta Sahib, Ritha Metha Sahib, Piran Kaliyar Sharif near Roorkee, the Mind Rolling Monastery and its Buddha Stupa in Dehradun.
These are the famous pilgrimage of Uttrarakhand:-
There are countless other temples and shrines in the state, homes to local deities and various manifestations of Lord Shiva and Durga. It is not as though Uttarakhand is a pilgimage destination exclusively for Hindus – there are several important shrines related to other religions too, keeping in line with the secular traditions of our country. These include Hemkund Sahib, Nanak Matta Sahib, Ritha Metha Sahib, Piran Kaliyar Sharif near Roorkee, the Mind Rolling Monastery and its Buddha Stupa in Dehradun.
These are the famous pilgrimage of Uttrarakhand:-
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