3 places to discover
Giai Oan Pagoda is a small Buddhist pagoda located at the foot of Yen Tu Mountain in Thuong Yen Cong Ward, Uong Bi City, Quang Ninh Province. Situated beside Giai Oan Stream on the pilgrimage route to Yen Tu, it is part of the Yen Tu Historical Relic and Scenic Complex. The pagoda is notable for its tranquil forest setting, traditional Vietnamese Buddhist architecture, and its association with the legend of King Tran Nhan Tong and the Truc Lam Zen sect.
Girivalam Path is a 14 km paved circumambulation road encircling the sacred Arunachala Hill in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu. Starting and ending near the Arunachaleswarar Temple, it is one of South India's most important Shaivite pilgrimage routes. The path passes eight Ashta Lingams, shrines, ashrams and tanks, and is walked barefoot by devotees, especially on full moon days.
Khatu Shyam Ji Temple is a prominent Hindu pilgrimage site located in Khatu town within the Sikar district of Rajasthan. Dedicated to Khatu Shyam, a manifestation of Barbarika from the Mahabharata, the temple attracts millions of devotees annually. The current white marble structure was built following legends of the deity's head being discovered at the nearby Shyam Kund. It is renowned for its spiritual significance and architectural beauty.