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Bharat Milap Temple is a Hindu temple located on the Kamadgiri Parikrama path in Chitrakoot, Satna district, Madhya Pradesh, near the Madhya Pradesh-Uttar Pradesh border. It marks the sacred spot where Bharat met Lord Rama during his exile to persuade him to return to Ayodhya. The temple enshrines footprints believed to be of Rama and Bharat's meeting and is an important stop for pilgrims performing Kamadgiri circumambulation.
Chakra Tirth is a sacred circular water tank located at Naimisharanya in Misrikh Neemsar, Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. Revered in Hindu tradition as the centre of Naimisharanya pilgrimage, it is believed to have been created by Lord Vishnu's chakra. The tirtha is surrounded by ghats and small temples and is a major bathing place for pilgrims visiting Naimisharanya.
Chintamani Temple is a revered Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Ganesha located in Theur, Pune district, Maharashtra. It is one of the eight Ashtavinayak temples and sits at the confluence of the Mula and Mutha rivers. The current structure was built by saint Morya Gosavi or his descendants and later renovated by Peshwa Madhavrao I in the 18th century. The temple houses a self-manifested east-facing idol with diamond-studded eyes and remains a significant spiritual center for the Ganapatya sect.
Dattatreya Temple at Kuruvapura is a revered Hindu temple located on Kurugaddi, a small island in the Krishna River in Raichur District, Karnataka, near the Karnataka-Telangana border. It is dedicated to Lord Dattatreya and is most famous as the place where Sripada Srivallabha, regarded as the first avatar of Dattatreya in Kali Yuga, performed penance for 14 years. Accessible only by boat, the temple attracts pilgrims year-round.
The Ganagapur Dattatreya Temple is a prominent Hindu pilgrimage centre located in Ganagapur village, Afzalpur taluk, Kalaburagi district, Karnataka, on the banks of the Bhima River. Dedicated to Lord Dattatreya, it is revered as the abode where Shri Narasimha Saraswati, regarded as the second incarnation of Dattatreya, resided for 23 years. The temple complex includes the main shrine, Nirguna Math and sacred river confluence, attracting devotees year-round.
Gokul is a historic temple town on the Yamuna River in Mathura District, Uttar Pradesh, about 10 km southeast of Mathura. Revered as the childhood home of Lord Krishna where he was raised by Nanda and Yashoda, it forms part of the Braj pilgrimage circuit. The town is known for ancient temples such as Gokulnath Temple, Raman Reti, Brahmand Ghat and Chaurasi Khamba, attracting pilgrims and tourists year-round.
Imli Tala is a revered sacred site in Vrindavan, Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, centered around an ancient tamarind tree where saint Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is believed to have chanted and meditated in the 16th century. Located near Radha Raman Temple in the old Vrindavan lanes, it features a small shrine and preserved tree. The site is significant for Gaudiya Vaishnavas and attracts pilgrims seeking spiritual connection to Vrindavan's devotional heritage.
Kumud Kund is a sacred pond located in Kumudvan, one of the twelve forests of Braj in Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh. Situated near Barsana and Govardhan, the kund is revered in Vaishnavism as a site of Krishna's pastimes where lotus flowers (kumud) once bloomed abundantly. Surrounded by kadamba trees and small shrines, it is a tranquil pilgrimage destination visited during Braj Parikrama and attracts devotees and tourists exploring the Braj cultural landscape.
Kusum Sarovar is a historic sandstone reservoir located on Govardhan Hill near Govardhan town in Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh. The 450-foot-long tank with ornate ghats, arched pavilions and cenotaphs was constructed in the 18th century under Jat rulers Suraj Mal and Jawahar Singh. Revered in Hindu tradition as the place where Radha collected flowers for Krishna, it is a major pilgrimage stop on the Govardhan Parikrama route and noted for its architecture and tranquil setting.
Madan Mohan Temple is one of the oldest temples in Vrindavan, Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, located on a hillock near Kali Ghat by the Yamuna River. Dedicated to Lord Krishna as Madan Mohan, it was established by Sanatana Goswami and built in 1580 by Kapur Ram Das. Built in Nagara style with red sandstone, it is the first of the Sapta Devalaya of Vrindavan and holds central importance in Gaudiya Vaishnavism.
Manasi Ganga is a sacred lake located in the centre of Govardhan town in Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh. Revered as a holy kund created by Lord Krishna, it is enclosed by stone ghats and temples. The lake is the focal point of Govardhan Parikrama and attracts pilgrims year-round. Surrounded by shrines including Manasi Ganga Temple, it offers a serene setting for rituals, sightseeing and cultural observation.
Naimisharanya, also called Neemsar, is a prominent Hindu pilgrimage town in Misrikh Neemsar, Sitapur District, Uttar Pradesh, about 90 km from Lucknow. Centered around the sacred Chakratirtha kund, it is revered as the place where 88,000 sages assembled to hear the Puranas narrated by Suta. The town comprises numerous temples, kunds and ashrams and is considered one of the eight self-manifested pilgrimage centres in Hindu tradition.
Paska Sukar Kshetra is a prominent Hindu pilgrimage centre located at Paska village in Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh, on the banks of the Sarayu (Ghaghara) River. Revered as the site of Lord Vishnu's Varaha avatar, it comprises temples, sacred ghats and a confluence area. The site is known for its Kartik Purnima fair, holy bathing rituals and mention in Puranic texts, attracting pilgrims and visitors throughout the year.
Pitambara Peeth is a prominent Hindu temple complex in Datia, Madhya Pradesh, dedicated to Goddess Pitambara Baglamukhi, one of the ten Mahavidya goddesses. Located on the outskirts of Datia town, it comprises the Baglamukhi and Dhumavati temples along with the ancient Vankhandeshwar Shiva temple. Established in the 1920s-1930s by Shri Swamiji Maharaj, it is a major Shakti worship centre attracting devotees seeking blessings for victory and protection.
Radha Kund is a sacred water tank located in the town of Radha Kund near Govardhan in Mathura District, Uttar Pradesh. Paired with the adjacent Shyam Kund, it is considered one of the holiest sites for Vaishnavas and pilgrims on the Govardhan Parikrama route. The kund is surrounded by stone ghats, temples and shrines and is revered as the bathing place of Radha and Krishna.
Ramghat is a sacred river ghat on the Mandakini River at Karwi (Chitrakoot Dham) in Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh, on the Uttar Pradesh-Madhya Pradesh border. Revered as the place where Lord Rama, Sita and Lakshmana bathed during their exile, it is the central pilgrimage point of Chitrakoot. The ghat features stepped banks, boat services, and evening aarti, attracting pilgrims and tourists year-round.
Saptashrungi Devi Temple is a prominent Hindu pilgrimage site located in Nanduri village near Vani, Maharashtra, situated approximately 60 kilometers from Nashik. Perched at an elevation of 4,659 feet amidst seven peaks of the Sahyadri range, it is revered as one of the three-and-a-half Shakti Peethas in Maharashtra. The temple enshrines a self-manifested eighteen-armed goddess carved into a cliff face and is historically significant as the spot where Goddess Sati's right arm is believed to have fallen.
Shyam Kund is a sacred pond located in Govardhan town in Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, adjacent to Radha Kund on the Govardhan Parikrama route. Revered in Hindu tradition as the bathing pond of Lord Krishna, it forms part of the twin kunds considered highly holy in Braj pilgrimage. The rectangular stepped kund with ghats, temples and shrines around it attracts pilgrims and tourists year-round, especially during festivals and the Govardhan Parikrama.
Sita Kund is a sacred water tank located in Vindhyachal, Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh, near the Vindhyavasini Temple complex. Revered in Hindu tradition as the place where Goddess Sita is believed to have bathed during her exile, it is an important stop on the Vindhya Trikona Parikrama pilgrimage circuit. The kund features stone steps and ghats surrounding the water, attracting pilgrims and visitors seeking religious merit and cultural insight in the Vindhya region.
Vishram Ghat is the principal ghat on the Yamuna River in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, located in the heart of the old city. Revered as the spot where Lord Krishna is believed to have rested after slaying Kansa, it is the central ghat among the 25 ghats of Mathura. Lined with temples and shrines, it is known for its daily Yamuna aarti, ritual bathing, and boat rides, serving as the starting and ending point of the traditional Braj Parikrama pilgrimage.