The Spiritual Destination of the
World, the Land of Gods (Dev Bhumi), the Country of Believers! These are
some of the phrases which are used in the context of India. India is the
country where people come to find their lost faith and rediscover their
inner peace and serenity. Since times immemorial, Indians have believed
in the existence as well as the powers of the Supreme Being. It is this
faith that enables them to move forward in their life and face the
toughest of situations, with a smile on their lips.
No wonder India is also called the 'Land of Miracles'. People of the
country have been witness to miracles since ages and even today, they
believe that if you pray to God with full faith and devotion, He
definitely answers your prayers. The numerous Indian pilgrimages,
comprising of temples, churches, mosques, gurdwaras, monasteries,
mosques and dargahs, stand testimony to not only the devotion of its
people, but also the country's rich architectural and historical legacy.
They also serve as a proof of the peaceful co-existence and religious
freedom of the citizens of the country, who belong to different
religions.
Most of the pilgrim places in India have some or other legends
associated with them and seem to be immersed in mythology. Some of the
most popular pilgrimages in India comprise of Vaishno Devi, Char Dhams,
Golden Temple, Meenakshi Temple, Tirupati Temple, Jagannath Puri Temple,
Shirdi Sai Temple, Haji Ali Dargah, Mecca Masjid, Jama Masjid, etc.
Then, there are the numerous Buddhist monasteries in India, concentrated
around Ladakh and North-eastern states of the country. Come and visit
these pilgrimages to rediscover your faith.