Thursday, 5 April 2012

Badrinath Yatra– Begin The Spiritual Journey


Located on the banks of Alaknanda river in the lap of Nar Narayan mountain range in Uttrakhand, is one of the most holiest Hindu pilgrim center. Badrinath as we all know is one of the most sacred of the Char Dhams of North India. Every year Hindu pilgrims from all around the world visit the Badrinath temple to seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu and to wash away all their sins.

Since ages it is believed that coming on a Chardham Yatra will wash away all your bad deeds and will help you in getting rid of the birth cycle. It is this belief that bring the Hindu pilgrims to this sacred temple where the Char Dham yatra come to an end.


History:
As far as legend goes it is believed that Lord Vishnu resides here in two forms i.e Nara and Narayan. Infact one also find mention of Badrinath temple in the epic Mahabharata. It is said that the Pandavas prayed at the temple before going to the heaven. Since then people come here, pray and seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu.

The Holy Yatra:
Every year in the month of April, the kapat of Badrinath temple opens for the pilgrims (as through out the year the temple is closed due to snow). This marks the beginning of the holy Char Dham yatra, that includes a trip to Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamumotri (the other dhams).

Other Travel Attractions:
Beside a religious journey the travelers can enjoy a trip to other travel attractions of the Garhwal hills located near to Badrinath temple. Places like Hemkund Sahib, Valley of Flowers are very popular among the visitors.



Wednesday, 29 February 2012

Famous Temples of India


India a land of spiritualism and inherent religious beliefs manifested through the richness of temples present in the country. Temples of India are found in almost every part of the country ranging from giant monumental complexes to small stone temple structures, each one having its own unique identity and significance, at the same time influencing lives of millions in one or the other way who consider temples as the places where God meets human.

Tirupati Balaji : The temple of Shri Tirupati Balaji dedicated to Sri Venkateswara  has gained immense popularity and holiness in the India religious traditions. The temple is located on the Venkatachala hill which is the seventh peak of the populous Tirupati Hill lying on the southern banks of  the Sri Swami Pushkarini. Some of the famous pilgrimage attractions at Balaji in south India includes :- Padi Kavali Maha Dwara, Sampangi Pradakshinam, Ranga Mandapam, Tirumala Raya Mandapam and The Aina Mahal.
 
Rameshwaram Tours : Rameshwaram India is a renowned pilgrimage destination located in the Gulf of Mannar at the southern tip of the Indian peninsula. It is the same place where Lord Rama built a bridge across the sea to rescue his wife Mata Sita from the clutch of demon Ravana. The temple is blessed with one of the twelve Jyotirlianga, the Linga of Sri Ranganatha is the presiding deity here. As per the legends, it is believed that one who pay homage at Rameshwaram attains moksha. There are four main pilgrimage attractions in the city of Rameshwaram namely - Ramanathaswamy Temple, Agnitheertham, Ramjharokha Temple and Dhanushkodi.

Vaishno Devi Tours : Every one has heard about the name of Mata Vaishno Devi – one of the most frequently visited religious destinations in India. The sacred shrine of Maa Vaishno Devi is located inside the cave, set amidst the folds of the Trikuta Bhagwati hill at an amazing height of 5,300 feet in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Inside the cave there are mainly three presiding deities namely - Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Maa Saraswati.

Golden Temple : Golden temple is the prominent religious place of the Sikhs in India. Popularly referred to as the Harmandir Sahib or Darbar Sahib, it is a Golden Crown of the City of Amritsar in Punjab. On the tour to Golden Temple explore attractions such as Akal Takhat, Bab Atal, Guru Ka Langar and Sri Guru Ram Das Niwas.

Do you want to feel connection with your inner self and experience ultimate satisfaction? If yes, than do make a tour to one of the Ashrams pf India that conduct different type of activities to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul. Here we provide you list of some of the individual Indian Ashrams where you can spend quality time learning about the different aspects of life.

Amritapuri Ashram
Art of Living
Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute
Rama Krishna Ashram
Osho Ashram
Sai Baba Ashram
Shree Bindu Sewa Sansthan