A Trip to the Temple Towns
India is known as the land of temples. It is the land of karma and also a land where you can repent for the sins that you have committed. It is the land where animals like Cow is regarded God and is also a land which believes that there lies God in each one of us. There are a few cities in India that one has to visit to cleanse oneself and devote to the almighty.
First on the list, not very far away from the capital, Delhi (222.2kms) is Haridwar. This city is situated in along the banks of one of the holiest river in India, Ganga. Haridwar in literal terms means, the entrance to the home of God and till date it has stood true to its name. With abundant natural beauty, it is a sight to the sore eyes and has enough charm to please one’s heart with its spirituality. One can hire a Taxi from Delhi to Haridwar and get to this place.
People believe that by bathing in the Holy water of Ganga, one can free himself from all the sins that he has committed in his life till that moment. One can hear the hums of devotion in the air of Haridwar and relax to it sitting by the river, Ganga. One of the things that one must be a part of is the Ganga Aarti. It is a special puja that is done by the banks of the river, Ganga wherein, several lights are lit and then let in the water of the holy river accompanied by melodious chants.
The river Ganga holds a very deep importance in Haridwar and one believes in attaining Moksha by simply taking bath in the river. It is believed that entire city of Haridwar is blessed by the supreme powers, Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva and Lord Brahma.
Another town in India that holds utmost importance with respect to being sacred is Tirupati. Situated 250.5kms away from the IT Hub, Bangalore, it is a perfect gateway for everyone looking to free themselves of some tension and spend some time in a serene environment remembering the almighty. It is one of the 8 important places that is considered as sacred places for the worship of Lord Mahavishnu.
One of the temples that one has to visit while in Tirupati is Sri Venkateswara Temple. It is one of the famous and most celebrated temples in India and has pilgrims from across the world coming to offer their prayers.
It is also one of wealthiest temples that are present in India. The temple is not only known for the religious aspects but is also very famous among the tourists for its architecture. The management of the temple is up to the mark and is very well executed. One can reach to this place by hiring a Bangalore to Tirupati Taxi.
Another city that should be on your list is Kanchipuram which is also known as Kanchi. It attracts the people with its amazing architecture and charm. The city is known for its rich culture and has the capacity of wooing people in a heartbeat with it. This town is in very close proximity to Chennai, some 74kms away and one can reach here easily by hiring a Chennai to Kanchipuram cabs.
One of the most important temples that one has to visit here is the KanchiKamakshi Temple which is a very reputed temple which is dedicated to Goddess Parvathi. Another temple that one should visit here is the Varadaraja Temple. Built in the 10th Century, it is still one of the finest architectural marvels.
