11 places to discover
Bamanvad Ji Jain Temple is an ancient Jain shrine located in Bamanwada village near Sirohi, Rajasthan. Dedicated to Lord Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankar, the temple is believed to have been built by Nandi Vardhan, brother of Lord Mahavir. The site holds historical significance as one of the oldest Jain temples, featuring a coral-colored idol and painted marble slabs depicting the 27 incarnations of Lord Mahavir.
Dargah Hazrat Baba Sharfuddin, popularly known as Pahadi Shareef, is a historic Sufi shrine located on a hilltop in the suburbs of Hyderabad. Established by the 13th-century saint Hazrat Sayyid Shah Muhammad Sharfuddin Suhrawardi who arrived from Baghdad, it is one of the most revered spiritual sites in the Deccan. The shrine offers panoramic views of the city and attracts devotees seeking blessings, particularly during its annual Urs festival.
The Dargah of Shah Raju is a revered Sufi shrine located in Misri Gunj, Old City Hyderabad. Built over the tomb of Hazrat Syed Shah Raju Qattal Hussaini, a prominent 17th-century saint and spiritual guide to the last Qutb Shahi ruler Abul Hasan Tana Shah, the three-storey structure features one of Hyderabad's tallest domes at 165 feet. The shrine attracts devotees seeking blessings and spiritual solace.
Edneer Mutt is a historic Hindu monastic institution located in Edneer village near Kasaragod town in Kerala. Situated on the banks of the Madhuvahini River, it traces its lineage to Thotakacharya, one of Adi Shankaracharya's four chief disciples. The mutt follows the Smartha Bhagawatha tradition and Advaita Vedanta philosophy, serving as a renowned center for art, learning, and spiritual studies for over 1200 years.
Ekatma Dham, also known as the Statue of Oneness, is a cultural and spiritual complex on Mandhata Hill at Omkareshwar in Khandwa district, Madhya Pradesh. Centered on a 108-foot bronze statue of 8th-century philosopher Adi Shankaracharya, it commemorates his association with Omkareshwar where he received spiritual education. Developed as Advaita Lok, the site includes a museum and exhibits on Advaita Vedanta overlooking the Narmada River near the Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga shrine.
Krishna and Bhima Sangam is a sacred river confluence located at Tangidi village in Narayanpet district, Telangana, where the Bhima River merges with the Krishna River along the Karnataka border. Known as Nirvruthi Sangamam according to Guru Charitra, this holy site holds significant religious importance for Hindus as it is believed that Lord Sripada Srivallabha Swamy, the first incarnation of Dattatreya, performed a holy dip here. The confluence marks the entry point of the Krishna River into Andhra Pradesh and has historical significance dating back to the Vijayanagara period.
Sapt Sarovar is a sacred site in Haridwar where the Ganga River splits into seven streams. According to Hindu legend, seven great sages including Kashyapa and Vashishta meditated here, prompting the Ganges to divide its flow to avoid disturbing their meditation. The location features the Sapt Rishi Ashram and is situated along the banks of the holy Ganges River in the Motichur area.
The Saraswati River origin is located near Mana village, approximately 3 km from Badrinath in Chamoli district. This sacred river emerges from the Himalayan rocks and flows through Mana before joining the Alaknanda River at Keshav Prayag. The site holds significant mythological importance as one of the few visible segments of the ancient Vedic Saraswati River, associated with legends of Sage Vyasa and the Mahabharata.
Shri Padampura Jain Temple, also known as Bada Padampura, is a significant Digambara Jain pilgrimage site located in Shivdaspura town, Jaipur district. Dedicated to the sixth Tirthankara Padmaprabha, the temple houses a sacred idol discovered in 1944. The site is renowned as an Atishaya Kshetra (place of miracles) and attracts devotees from across North India seeking spiritual solace and divine blessings.
Vyasa Maharshi Cave is a sacred cave temple situated on a hilltop adjacent to the Sri Gnana Saraswathi Temple in Basara, Telangana. According to legend, sage Veda Vyasa meditated here after the Kurukshetra War, and the place was named Vasara in his honor, eventually becoming Basara. The cave features a marble idol of Sage Vyasa and has historical significance as one of India's important religious sites associated with the author of the Mahabharata.
Vyas Cave is an ancient religious cave located on the banks of the Sutlej River in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. Situated at an altitude of 610 meters, it is traditionally believed to be the place where Sage Ved Vyasa meditated and composed the epic Mahabharata. The cave holds significant historical importance as the town was originally known as Vyaspur, named after the sage.