Pilgrimage

For other uses of the word pilgrimage, see Pilgrimage (disambiguation).

Hinduism

• Kedarnath
• Gangotri
• Yamunotri
• Rishikesh
• Haridwar
• Benares
• Mandher Devi temple in Mandhradevi
• Vrindavan
• Mayapur

The first four sites in the list above together comprise the Chardham, or four holy pilgrimage destinations. It is believed that travelling to these places leads to moksha, the release from samsara (cycle of rebirths).

Related Topics:
Chardham - Moksha - Samsara

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Vrindavan is most important place of pilgrimage for every Vaishnava, especially for the followers of Gaudiya Vaishnavism who regard Krishna as the original Personality of Godhead (God). Here one can attain love of God (prema).

Related Topics:
Vrindavan - Vaishnava - Gaudiya Vaishnavism - Krishna - God - Love

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