It’s October and the festive season has kick-started in India. With auspicious occasions like Ganesh Chaturthi,Onam, Navratri, Durga Puja/Dusshera and Diwali round the corner, there is an aura of divinity that can be felt in the air of India. Here is the list of top 5 holy places in India that you must visit this festive season:
1. Haridwar & Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
Experience Char Dham Yatra (vis a visGangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath) and escape into the world of auspiciousness on this land of Uttarakhand, where the mighty rivers Ganga and Yamuna start their journey. Regarded by the Hindus as the land where you can find the elixir of immortality, it’s hard to miss the sight of the several sacred Ghats and Ganga Aarti of Haridwar (Gateway to God/Hari).
Things to See/Do:KumbhaMela, Ganga Aarti (Har Ki Pauri), Chandi Devi Temple, Mansa Devi Temple, Maya Devi Temple,KavadMela and more.
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2. Vaishno Devi, Jammu
With Navratras being lined up from 1st – 10th October, let Mata Vaishno Devi fulfil all your wishes. The holy cave is situated at an altitude of 5, 200 ft. and devotees undertake a trek of 12km to get a glance of the auspicious pindies.
Things to See/Do: Trekking, ArdhKuwari Temple, Pony Rides, Sunrise, Massage and more.
3. Siddhivinayak, Mumbai
The Ganesh Mahotsav has started and devotees from all over the world reach Siddhivinayak to get away with and fetch the power to deal with all the obstacles in their life. The multi-storeyed and palace like temple is one of the topmost popular pilgrimage sites in India. Do not forget to visit the Lalbaugcha Raja and several other pandals across the state of Mumbai, during this Ganesh Chaturthi.
4. Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu
Standing in the middle of India & Sri Lanka, Rameshwaram or the Island City is the land of magnificent& ancient temples, sacred ponds and pure sea breezes. The Adam’s Bridge or the Ram Setu is one of the most bewildering attractions of Rameshswaram which is a bridge made of limestone shoals that connects the two countries.
Things to See/Do: Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple, Kothandaramswamy Temple, Agni Theertam, Ariyaman Beach, Dhanuskodi Beach, Water Bird Sanctuary and more.
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