6 Religious Tourism Places in Uttar Pradesh

The north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is enriched with relics of our rich cultural heritage. The state also boasts of a vivacious religious aura. If you wish to embark on a religious trip to Uttar Pradesh, here are some of the must-visit places you shouldn’t at all miss-

Varanasi presents a captivating quaint old-world charm. The narrow meandering lanes, old old-fashioned houses impart the city with a vintage aura. The river Ganges at Varanasi or Benaras is believed to possess all the power to wash away one’s mortal sins. Thus taking a holy dip in the Ganges of Varanasi is a common practice for pilgrims. Also, myths hold that those visiting Varanasi are sure to get salvation. Thus Varanasi is a popular site for many vital Hindu rites and rituals. The city abounds in temples, ghats, and ashrams that perfectly echo the deeply religious character of Varanasi. A popular Varanasi religious tourism package will take you to the famous religious sites of Varanasi like Kashi Vishwanath temple, Sankat Mochan temple, Durga temple, Tulsi Manas temple, Alamgir mosque, Bharat Mata temple.

The ancient and religious city of Allahabad stands at the sacred confluence of the River Ganga, River Yamuna, and the mythical River Saraswati. The confluence point is known as ‘Prayag’ and a holy dip at the Prayag is believed to possess all the power to absolve your sins. Myths have it that Lord Brahma had designated the city as the king among all pilgrimage locations. The Kumbh Mela as well as Ardh Kumbh Mela held here every 12 years spreads the fame of Allahabad far and wide. The key religious locations of Allahabad include Someshwar Mahadev temple, Nag Basuki temple, Hanuman temple, Patalpuri temple, 

The city of Mathura is steeped in great religious, historical, and legendary significance. The city stands along the river banks of the Yamuna River. Mathura according to myths is the place where Lord Krishna took his birth. For all pious God believers the ambiance of Mathura, commonly known by the name of ‘Brajbhoomi’ echoes to date with the melodious sound of the flute played by Krishna in his childhood. The common religious sites of Mathura include Dwarkadheesh temple, Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi, Rangeshwar Mahadev temple, Bhooteshwar Mahadev temple, Vishram ghat, Durvasa Rishi ashram, Jai Gurudev ashram. At a distance of about 15kms from Mathura lies another auspicious city, Vrindavan where Lord Krishna according to legends had spent a huge part of his childhood years. Govinda Dev temple, Krishna Balaram temple, Shahji temple, Rangji temple, Gopinath temple, Radha Ballabh temple, Madan Mohan temple, and Glass temple are some of the must-see religious places of Vrindavan.

Sarnath is an important religious destination for the followers of Buddhism. The city stands at the meeting point of the River Ganges and River Gomati. This is the place where Lord Buddha preached his first Sermon. The key religious destinations of Sarnath include Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Jain temple, Dhamek stupa, and Chaukhandi stupa.

The city of Ayodhya stands along River Sarayu’s right bank and is one of the most holy cities for Hindus as Lord Rama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu is said to have taken his birth here. The chief religious sites of Ayodhya include Ram Janmabhoomi temple, Treta ka Thakur, Hanuman Garhi, Guptar Ghat, and Kanak Bhawan.

Deogarh, an important city of Uttar Pradesh falls within the district of Lalitpur. Deogarh bears a clear testimony to some of the major historical events that the country has faced in the bygone eras. Deogarh is also a very popular pilgrimage destination dotted with many significant temples like Dashavatar temple and innumerable Jain temples. Dashavatar temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is notable enough for being the country’s first temple to display a Shikara. The Deogarh Jain temples tell a tale of the Jain mythology and Tirthankaras through the many beautiful images and sculptures engraved on temple walls.

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