Top Spiritual Places To Visit In India For Peace And Inner Healing

India has a spiritual overtone and this is clearly visible on the landscapes and streets, basically every nook and corner and in every state, one would feel spirituality bustling around. Every part of India renders a sacred feeling to the traveler and this feeling is further instilled with the folklore, interaction with spiritual gurus and street miracles. 

Top 5 Spiritual Destinations to Explore in India

The landscape of India is dotted with antique temples, sacred rivers, and hamlets touched with piety. There is unlimited scope for spiritual tourism in India. Some of the best pilgrimage spots for tourists who want to soak themselves in an ultimate spirituality are:

#1 – Varanasi - The ancient city rendering pure feeling of spirituality – Out here in Varanasi, pilgrims could experience life and death coexist and this is the city where the sacred ghats live to tell ancient tales. The well-known Ganga Aarti is organized at Dashashwamedh Ghat, the tranquility of sunrise boat rides, and rituals at Manikarnika Ghat send out a unique feeling. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple, known to be among 12 Jyotirlingas, happens to be the place of salvation. 

#2- Amritsar, Punjab – The acme of Sikh spirituality - The Harmandir Sahib (or the Golden Temple) nestled in Amritsar is a scintillating embodiment of Sikhism’s values viz-a-viz equality, service, and devoutness. The Golden Temple is bounded by the sacred Amrit Sarovar. There are free community meals organized within the premises of the temple, and pilgrims participate in the preparation too. The atmosphere in and around Golden Temple is serene and divine. There are regular spiritual songs sung by priests and these reverberate through the marble corridors. Kar Seva is also organized by the pilgrims all through the day. 

#3 - Rishikesh and Haridwar, Uttarakhand – The pious Doorway to the Himalayas - Haridwar and Rishikesh are calm and composed towns standing beside the banks of sacred river Ganga. Haridwar is a pure spiritual town, quite deep seated in the Hindu mythology, whereas Rishikesh offers innovative Yoga treats in nature and the ashrams. Haridwar is well-known for its Har Ki Pauri ghat, where pilgrims collectively perform Ganga Aarti. On the other hand, Rishikesh invites seekers to ponder on riverbanks, join spiritual gatherings, and get close to the ashrams

#4 - Bodhgaya, Bihar – The place of Enlightenment of Lord Buddha - Bodhgaya is a mystical epicenter for Buddhist spiritualism. Siddhartha Gautama transformed into Buddha after going into deep meditation while sitting in a Bodhi tree. Pilgrims have the opportunity to walk through the spiritual path around Mahabodhi Temple. Likewise, there is opportunity for the travelers to get the hang of Thai, Japanese, Tibetan, and Bhutanese monasteries. The sight of Buddha statue located in Sujata village is a thought-provoking experience altogether. 

#5- Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh – The Seat of Lord Venkateshwara – Located on the Tirumala hills, this seat of spirituality is known to be the popular tourist spot for the pilgrims not only from India but across the globe.  Devotees set out in long queues to catch a small sight of Lord Venkateshwara, popular by other names like Balaji or Srinivasa.

Verdict

Get through the moments of peace and tranquility as you explore every inch of India and the Indian cities.  The desire of reaching to eternity and then embarking on a journey, which introduces the individual to life and living is fulfilled on pilgrimage of India.