7 locations in north India with religious significance
Here are seven places of religious importance in North India.
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Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Varanasi, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities, is a Hindu centre. Ghats, temples, and the Shiva-dedicated Kashi Vishwanath Temple are notable in this Ganges River town.
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Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Haridwar, on the Ganges, is a Hindu pilgrimage place. Har Ki Pauri's Ganga Aarti draws pilgrims and visitors. Swimming in the Ganges here is said to remove sins.
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Mathura and Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh
Hindu pilgrimage destinations include Mathura and Vrindavan, associated with Lord Krishna. Krishna is said to have been born in Mathura and Vrindavan.
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Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
In the Himalayan foothills, Rishikesh is a spiritual centre and Char Dham Yatra gateway.
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Vaishno Devi, Jammu and Kashmir
The Vaishno Devi Temple, one of India's most visited pilgrimage sites, is dedicated to Goddess Vaishno.
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Golden Temple, Amritsar, Punjab
Sikhism's holiest temple is Sri Harmandir Sahib, the Golden Temple. The sacred water and gorgeous architecture draw millions of pilgrims and visitors.
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Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh - Ram Janmabhoomi
Ayodhya is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rama. The Ram Janmabhoomi is the site where the Ram Mandir is being constructed.