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- 1. DISCUSSION POINT DIFFERENT RELIGIONS AND THEIR PILGRIM CENTERS MAJOR PILGRIM CENTERS OF INDIA
- 2. DIFFERENT RELIGIONS AND THEIR PILGRIM CENTERS • India is a vast country, with diverse cultures and ancient civilization where a number of religious groups residing. • In all religious traditions, some places are regarded as more sacred than others. So pilgrimage vary with just as the purposes and motives. • There are 5 main religions followed by the people of India. 1. Hinduism 2. Buddhism 3. Islam 4. Sikhism 5. Christianity
- 3. DIFFERENT RELIGIONS AND THEIR PILGRIM CENTERS Hinduism • For Hindus, Varanasi, is one of seven especially holy cities, which has the power for moksha, or freedom. • It is also known as Banaras and located on the banks of the river Ganges in Uttar Pradesh. • The Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Sankat Mochan Temple are two of the most visited in the city. • The annual Ganga Mahotsav celebrates the rich cultural heritage of India.
- 4. DIFFERENT RELIGIONS AND THEIR PILGRIM CENTERS Buddhism • Bodhgaya is one of the four most sacred pilgrimage places for the Buddhists. • It is the place where Gautama Buddha have attained Enlightenment under a Peepal Tree.
- 5. DIFFERENT RELIGIONS AND THEIR PILGRIM CENTERS Islam • The 'Dargah Sharif' in Ajmer is considered to be one of the holiest places in the world by Muslims as well for all other communities. • Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti was an extremely pious saint who had devoted himself to alleviating the poor. • The idea behind him doing this was to educate the masses about the importance of selfless service.
- 6. DIFFERENT RELIGIONS AND THEIR PILGRIM CENTERS Sikhism • The Golden Temple in Amritsar is not only a central religious place of the Sikhs, but also a symbol of human brotherhood and equality. • Guru Nanak Jayanti and Baisakhi are some of the festivals that are celebrated with great spirituality here.
- 7. DIFFERENT RELIGIONS AND THEIR PILGRIM CENTERS Christianity • Basilica of Bom Jesus is the most important pilgrim center of Christianity. • It is located in Goa and is one of the oldest churches in Goa.