| Religion is in reality a way of life with adherence to | | | | High-grade fire temples or Atash Behrams are also |
| certain teachings and ethics. India has nurtured several | | | | located in Navsari and Mumbai. There are several |
| religions and their followers since long and the religious | | | | synagogues of great importance to Jews in Konkan, |
| heritage of India is as rich as its cultural heritage. There | | | | Mumbai and Kerala. |
| are several tourists that love to visit India with the | | | | The Jain and Buddhist caves of Ajanta and Ellora in |
| theme of pilgrimage. | | | | Maharashtra have a special significance as they depict |
| There are several major temples, churches, caves, | | | | the entire works of Buddha and Lord Mahaveer. The |
| monasteries and shrines of tourist interest in India. Jains, | | | | Buddhist temples of Himachal Pradesh, Bodhgaya in |
| Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Zoroastrians, | | | | Bihar and the stupa of Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh are |
| Sikhs and several other adherents of various traditions | | | | of great significance for both Hinyana and Mahayana |
| have their religious places in India. Why not visit India | | | | Buddhists. Beautiful Jain temples are present in Girnar |
| with such an interest, instead of just enjoyment? Why | | | | and Palitana in Gujrat, Mount Abu in Rajasthan, |
| not visit India with a thirst for spirituality? | | | | Shravanbelgola in Karnataka and of course Sammed |
| Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Dwarika, | | | | Shikhar is one of the most important places of Jain |
| Nasik, Jagannathpuri, Benaras, Kanyakumari, | | | | worship. |
| Guruvayur, Pushkar, Haridwar, Rishikesh etc. are | | | | Special tour packages are available to visit these |
| among the major religious tour destinations of Hindus | | | | places that have the capability to bring in peace and |
| and there are plenty of temples in these places and | | | | harmony along with bliss in your lives. There are many |
| each temple is dedicated to a distinct deity or a set of | | | | options that you may select for and create your own |
| deities and serves a special purpose in terms of wish | | | | customized tour. In many religious places mentioned |
| making and achieving spiritual progress. The twelve | | | | here, food is also available inside the premises and it is |
| jyotirlingas or major Shiva temples are scattered in | | | | considered very auspicious to have a meal there. |
| various states of India and this pilgrimage is considered | | | | These special meals are called "Prasad". |
| very important. | | | | There are good quality hotels in most of these places |
| The Jama Masjid in Delhi and the shrine of Sufi mystic | | | | and you may enjoy shopping in local markets and |
| Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer and of course the | | | | sightseeing around the place after your religious chores |
| shrine at Fathehpur Seekri in Uttar Pradesh are among | | | | are over. There are several cultural aspects of the |
| the sites that have a great significance for certain | | | | country you will come across when on this tour. India |
| Muslim sects. The Iranshah Atash Behram or fire | | | | has a lot in store for you and you will surely enjoy your |
| temple, located in Udwara, Gujarat is of special | | | | tour to the fullest. |
| importance for all the Parsi Zoroastrians of the world. | | | | Come on lets go for a pilgrimage to India! |