Religion Infinite

Religion plays a major role in the Indian way of life. Based on your religious preferences, there are plenty of soul enriching experiences that take place across India. The recently opened Ram Mandir, a magnificent temple devoted to Lord Rama, is in Ayodhya, a city of great religious significance to Hindus. This ornately carved monument designates a major place of pilgrimage. Buddhism is one of the most rising spiritual preferences that that have risen in India. So much so that celebrities like Madonna and Richard Gere are common visitors to the country looking for divine upliftment. Buddhism is an Indian religion founded in North India and based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha. Varanasi is a historical city in northern India which is sacred to Hindus and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. In many ways Varanasi epitomizes the very best and worst aspects of India, and it can be a little overwhelming. However, the scene of pilgrims doing their devotions in the river Ganges at sunrise set against the backdrop of the centuries old temples is probably one of the most impressive sights in the world – a must-see destination on any trip to northern India. Nalanda in Bihar marks the site of the once famous Buddhist University. Nalanda was a Buddhist university established in 450CE and was the longest running university in Indian history. Among its many notable guests were the Buddha and Mahavira, and at its zenith accommodated over 10,000 students and over 2,000 faculty. Madurai is one of the major cities in Tamil Nadu and home to the Meenakshi Temple. It is also known as the Temple City of India. It is also called “Thoongavoor”, which means sleepless city.
Religious Destinations
Mathura | Kedar Nath | Badrinath | Sanchi | Vaishali | Ranakpur | Vaishno Devi | Tirupati | Ajmer | Pushkar