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Top 9 Spiritual Journeys in India
Indian mythology describes this country as a land of austerity, pilgrimage, rituals and mystical traditions. And all this is confirmed when you go on a journey as a pilgrim. Hundreds of deep-rooted beliefs, hundreds of spiritual philosophies, followed by a live custom bless this incredible land. From Kashmir to Kanyakumari and from Saurashtra to Silchar (Assam), every corner of the country is dotted with important pilgrimage sites, which are dedicated to a Hindu, Buddhist or Guru. Journey to the holy places of India is considered an important event in the life and bestows spiritual pilgrims of peace and mental strength. Here is a list of top Indian spiritual directions that visit, you will receive a blessing and a divine feeling. …show more content…

The four holy places where the Kumbh Mela: Haridwar, Allahabad (Prayag), Nashik and Ujjain. There are four types of Kumbh Mela: Kumbh Mela (every three years), Ardha Kumbha Mela (every six years), Purna Kumbha (every twelve years) and Maha Kumbh (every 144 years). This unique collection is associated with a number of deep-rooted beliefs, and it is happening on the banks of four rivers: the Ganges, Trivenik (merging of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers), Godavari and Shipra. Ganga is located in Haridwar, Triveni at Prayag in Allahabad, Godavari in Nashik and Ujjain in Shipra. Ardha Kumbh takes place in Haridwar and Allahabad. Purna Kumbha is passed in the four above-mentioned areas. Maha Kumbh is held only in Prayag. It is believed that in these places fell drops Amrit (nectar) when Suras (gods) carried a full jug of nectar, after churning the ocean (Samudra Manthana). Mauni Amabasya considered the most sacred event for ablutions at the Kumbh Mela. The next Kumbh Mela will be in 2015 in

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