Do does not expect a state-of-the-art shopping centre in the city though for you won’t find any. However, you are going to be delighted with the quaint knick-knacks available in Vrindavan. Of course, there are numerous shops catering to the devout pilgrims, and you might be interested in picking up artefacts including ornaments and attire…
Known as the Vrindavan Parikrama, it begins near the Krishna Balarama Tree located near the ISKCON temple. Many of the participants make sure to go around the tree before commencing the walk. The route follows a predetermined path taking the devotees past the Varaha Ghat & the Ashrama of Gautam Rishi. The bran of ISKCON…
If you want to witness the saying that ‘Good things come in small packages’ you must visit Sikkim. Even though Sikkim is one of the smallest states in India, it is a popular tourist destination. It is a calm and serene place away from the modern busy city life. This state is full of natural…
1. Triveni Sangam What makes Allahabad a divine place is the confluence of three holy river Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Both Ganga and Yamuna are revered rivers in Hindu mythology, rises from the Himalayas in Uttarakhand. Saraswati is said to be the hidden river or it flows underground and is equally revered in the Rig…
1. Bada (Big) Imambara Housing, the largest hall in the world with an arched ceiling with entirely no supporting structures, and spanning 800 square meters, this piece of pure Mughal architecture dating back to 1784, is sure awe-inspiring! 2. Chota (Small) Imambara Built in 1838, the Imambara design is based on the traditional Charbagh (Four-Garden)…
1. Govardhan Hill Enshrined to the Vaishnavas of the society, this is an 8 km long hill holding holy and divine mythology with it. This hill range is known to protect the villagers from the menace of Indra. It carries high religious importance and is a popular tourist destination. 2. The Krishna Janam Bhoomi Mandir…
1. Dhamek Stupa A vast stupa set up at the very place where Buddha gave his first sermon. Believed to have been constructed by Ashoka, the great Mauryan King, its architecture is regarded to be an exemplary edifice to date. 2. Chaukhandi Stupa Monument that lies en route to the Deer Park of Sarnath is…
1. Kashi Vishwanath Temple The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and is one of the most visited shrines in the city attracting millions of devotees from around the globe. The temple is situated in the heart of the town and is a must visit to cleanse your soul and enlighten your mind and spirit….
1. Banke Bihari Temple One of the principal temples in Vrindavan and houses the deity of Lord Krishna referred to as Thakurji. The idol is entirely black and in the form of a child standing in a slightly slanted position. 2. Sri Gopeshwar Mahadev Mandir This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and worshipped in…
1. Agra The mingling beauty of romance and grandeur, the bewitching forts and monuments, the hometown of the first wonder of the world, the city known for its magnificence beauty of Taj Mahal celebrating their divine love and aura, the capital of one of the most mighty, stable and prosperous empire of the country, the…
