17 places to discover
Agni Theertham is a sacred sea bathing ghat and beach on the Bay of Bengal in Rameswaram, Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu, located immediately east of the Ramanathaswamy Temple. Regarded as the first and most important of Rameswaram's 64 sacred theerthams, it is where pilgrims traditionally take a ritual dip before entering the temple. The shallow sandy shoreline is associated with Ramayana legends and remains a central pilgrimage site.
Ambrai Ghat, also known as Manjhi Ghat or Hanuman Ghat, is a historic lakeside promenade situated on the eastern banks of Lake Pichola in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Located opposite Gangaur Ghat near Jagdish Chowk, it offers panoramic views of the City Palace, Lake Palace, and Jag Mandir. The ghat features marble boundaries and wide seating areas maintained by the Udaipur Nagar Parishad. It serves as a popular spot for photography, sunset viewing, and peaceful contemplation, with traditional aarti ceremonies held throughout the day.
The Chandrabhaga River Ghats are a series of sacred stepped embankments located along the Chandrabhaga (Bhima) River in Pandharpur, Maharashtra. These ghats serve as a primary pilgrimage site where devotees perform ritual bathing before visiting the nearby Shri Vitthal-Rukmini Temple. The riverfront includes historic ghats such as Mahadwar, Uddhav, and Pundalik Mandir Parisar, which are integral to the Wari tradition and Ashadhi Ekadashi festivities. The site embodies centuries of Bhakti movement heritage and remains a focal point for spiritual purification rituals.
Chemmanthatta Mahadeva Temple is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Chemmanthatta village, Thrissur District, Kerala. It is one of the 108 ancient Shiva temples of Kerala and was constructed by the Royal family of Talapilli during the Kingdom of Cochin era. The temple features a unique circular sanctum with intricate 17th-century murals depicting Hindu mythology and has been designated as a protected monument of national importance by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Dharma Gundam is a sacred temple tank located within the Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Temple complex in Vemulawada, Telangana. This ancient holy water body is believed to possess medicinal properties and serves as a site for ritual purification baths before devotees enter the main shrine. The tank holds significant historical and religious importance, with traditions dating back to the Chalukya period, and remains a central feature of pilgrimage activities at this revered Shaivite site.
Gangakhed Ghat is a sacred bathing ghat situated on the banks of the Godavari River in Gangakhed, Parbhani district, Maharashtra. Known locally as Dakshin Kashi, the site holds religious importance as part of a town celebrated as the birthplace of Sant Janabai and dotted with numerous temples along the river edge. It serves as a venue for ritual bathing, religious ceremonies, and peaceful riverside walks within a significant spiritual hub.
Gauri Kund is a sacred high-altitude pond located approximately 1.5 kilometers before Manimahesh Lake at an elevation of around 4,016 meters. It is an important ritual bathing site for women pilgrims undertaking the Manimahesh Yatra, dedicated to Goddess Parvati. The kund is situated in the Pir Panjal Range near the holy Manimahesh Kailash Peak, which is considered the abode of Lord Shiva.
Godavari Ghat is a sacred bathing ghat located on the banks of the River Godavari in Bhadrachalam, Telangana. It is one of the most important religious sites in the pilgrimage town, where devotees take ritual dips before visiting the nearby Sri Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple. The ghat features well-built steps, changing rooms, and a riverside boulevard with Ramayana-themed depictions. Boating facilities are available, offering scenic views of the river and surrounding landscape.
Gomukh Temple, locally known as Dhar Temple, is an ancient Hindu shrine situated on the rim of the Lonar Crater Lake in Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is renowned for a perennial natural water stream called 'Dhar' that flows through a cow-head shaped stone carving into a sacred tank. The temple serves as a primary entry point for trekking down to the crater lake and holds significant religious importance due to its holy water source and Hemadpanti architectural elements.
Juhomi Tirtha is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage site located in Hajwana village in Kaithal district, Haryana. It is part of the 48 Kos Kurukshetra Parikrama circuit revered in Puranic tradition. The tirtha is centered on a holy pond where pilgrims perform ritual bathing and ancestral rites. Surrounded by rural agricultural landscape, it comprises ghats and small shrines and is visited especially during religious occasions, fairs and Amavasya.
The Kapil Muni Temple is an ancient Hindu temple located in Kolayat town, approximately 50 kilometers from Bikaner in Rajasthan. Dedicated to the Vedic sage Kapil Muni, who is believed to have meditated here for the welfare of humanity, the temple dates back to around 611 AD. It is situated on the banks of the sacred Kolayat Lake and is surrounded by 52 ghats and numerous marble temples.
Navapashanam Temple is a Hindu Navagraha temple located in the shallow waters of the Bay of Bengal off Devipattinam village in Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu. The shrine consists of nine stone blocks representing the nine planetary deities installed in the sea. Traditionally linked to Lord Rama, who is believed to have worshipped the Navagrahas here before his journey to Lanka, it is a significant pilgrimage site where devotees wade into the sea to offer prayers.
Papanasini is a sacred mountain stream originating from the Brahmagiri Hills near Thirunelli in Wayanad, Kerala. The name Papanasini translates to 'destroyer of sins', and it is believed that bathing in its waters washes away all worldly sins. Located approximately one kilometer from the ancient Thirunelli Maha Vishnu Temple, the stream flows through dense forests and medicinal herbs before joining the Kabini River. It serves as a significant site for performing ancestral rites and immersing cremated ashes.
Shri Chamunda Devi Temple, also known as Chamunda Nandikeshwar Dham, is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Chamunda and Lord Shiva. Located in Village Padar on the banks of Baner River in Kangra district, it was constructed around 400-700 years ago for easier access than the original hilltop shrine. The temple is revered as one of the five major Shakti temples in Himachal Pradesh and attracts devotees and tourists for its spiritual significance and Himachali architecture.
Surya Kund Temple is a Hindu temple located in Amadalpur village in Yamunanagar district, Haryana, centered around a sacred water tank (kund) dedicated to Surya, the sun god. The site is noted for its religious importance to local devotees and its traditional tank architecture. Situated in a rural setting near Bilaspur, it attracts visitors for worship, ritual bathing, and quiet sightseeing, reflecting regional sun-worship traditions.
The Tungabhadra and Krishna Sangamam is the sacred confluence of the Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers, historically located at Kudavelli village near Alampur. The original site was submerged following the construction of the Srisailam Dam, and the historic Sangameswara Temple was relocated to Alampur. Visitors can now view the confluence from Gundimalla, approximately 8 kilometers from Alampur, where well-made ghats allow for ritual bathing and boat rides.
Vedvati Tirtha is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage site located in Balwanti village in Kaithal district, Haryana, within the Kurukshetra 48 Kos Parikrama circuit. Associated with the Vedic tradition and mentioned in ancient texts, the tirtha centers on a holy water body where pilgrims perform ritual bathing and prayers. It is revered for ancestral rites and spiritual merit, attracting devotees especially during religious fairs and eclipse-related gatherings.