6 places to discover
Bhimgoda Kund is a sacred water tank in Haridwar, located near Har Ki Pauri. According to Hindu mythology from the Mahabharata, it was created when Bhima struck his knee on the ground, causing Ganga water to emerge. The site features a temple complex with deities including Lord Shiva, Krishna, and the Pandavas, along with historic Shivlingas. Devotees visit for holy dips believed to have purifying properties.
Devprayag Sangam is the sacred confluence where the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers merge to form the holy River Ganga. Located in the Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, it is the first and most significant of the Panch Prayag (five confluences). The site is renowned for its distinct two-toned river waters and spiritual significance, attracting pilgrims for holy dips and rituals at the historic Sangam Ghat.
Kulottaran Tirtha is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage site located in Kaul village, Kaithal district, Haryana, within the 48 Kos Kurukshetra sacred region. Centered around a holy tank and associated temples, it is revered as a tirtha mentioned in ancient texts. Pilgrims visit to take a holy bath and offer prayers. The site reflects the religious heritage of Kurukshetra and is maintained as a local place of worship and cultural significance.
Pushkar Tirtha is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage pond located in Pohkarkheri village, Pundri Tehsil, Kaithal District, Haryana, within the revered 48-Kos Kurukshetra circuit. Revered as the Haryana counterpart of Rajasthan's Pushkar, it is associated with Lord Brahma and ritual bathing for merit and purification. The site comprises a holy sarovar with ghats and adjoining small shrines, attracting pilgrims especially on Kartik Purnima and during solar eclipses.
Rasamangal Tirtha is a Hindu pilgrimage site located in Songhal village in Karnal district, Haryana, within the Kurukshetra region. The site centers on a sacred water tank (tirtha) revered for ritual bathing and prayers. It is visited by pilgrims as part of the traditional Kurukshetra pilgrimage circuit. The setting is rural and tranquil, with a simple temple structure and open surroundings typical of village tirthas in Haryana.
Triveni Sangam is the sacred confluence of the Hiran, Kapila and Saraswati rivers before they merge into the Arabian Sea at Somnath in Gujarat. Located about 1.5 km from the Somnath Temple in Gir Somnath district, it is a revered pilgrimage site where devotees perform holy dips and ancestral rituals. The site features ghats, temples and boat facilities and is noted for its religious importance and scenic river-sea meeting point.