Pilgrim Sites

Pilgrim sites.

Varanasi – this maybe be considered one of the most famous pilgrim sites. It is situated on the banks of the Ganges around 450 miles south of Delhi. The city may be one of the oldest cities in the world. It is referred to in some ancient texts as “the foremost city of Shiva” one of its most famous buildings a golden temple dedicated to Visvanatha (Shiva) was destroyed, and then rebuilt while under Muslim rule.

Kanyakumari – this is one of the most important holy sites. It is  on the southern most tip of india. The main temple at this holy site is dedicated to the eternal consort of Shiva, Parvati. Many pilgrims come to bathe at this site were the Arabian ocean and the Indian ocean meet. There are seven colors of sand on the beach. The seven colors got there when seven different color of rice were thrown in the air in celebration of lord Shiva marrying the goddess.