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PILGRIMAGE IN INDIA
 India
– the land of gods and diverse religions where lies the
serenity of its heritage. A country, where its historical
monuments and beautiful temples portrays its architectural
legacy. India as a confluence of different religions has
always attracted pilgrims from all over the world. India is
home to many religions like Hinduism, Christianity, Sikhism,
Buddhism, Jainism, and Islam and all of them have their
important places of worship.
India, often called the 'Dev Bhumi' or the abode of the
gods, every inch of this land is heavily steeped in
mythology and every glade has its own legend. India is
covered with holy sites associated with the exploits of the
gods, the waters of sacred rivers or the presence of holy
men. Millions of people have been traversing its length and
breadth to reach these centers of worship. In this land of
diversity, the journey to these holy places has been the
main form of interaction between people from different parts
of the country. Carrying on this long tradition, pilgrimage
tours in the country today has attained unprecedented
levels.
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