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Home » Rajasthan Pilgrimages
The state of Rajasthan encompasses almost all the religions of the world. People of different religious inclinations live peacefully and in harmony with one another. This religious tolerance is also demonstrated by the existence of pilgrimages in Rajasthan for the people of each and every faith. Some of the India's most famous holy places are in Rajasthan. Hoards of pilgrims visit Rajasthan pilgrimage destinations every year. The religious shrines of Rajasthan are also a treat for the eyes. They are fine examples of the architectural brilliance of the state of Rajasthan. There are numerous Hindu temples, Jain temples and Muslim dargahs that can be included in Rajasthan pilgrimage tour. The trip to Rajasthan is incomplete without a visit to at least some of these holy places. However, covering all the religious shrines of Rajasthan in one trip is a task next to impossible. We are providing a list of some of the well-known pilgrimages in Rajasthan: Rajasthan PilgrimagesAcross the stillness and silence of the desert, temple bells chime and their peals resound even in the most deserted valleys and hills. A deeply religious people, the Rajasthanis have created magnificent temples and monuments to celebrate the spirit of their faith. Every home has its deities and every village its temples, every faith has its gods - whether Hindu, Islamic, or Jain, in the nature of gurus or as the cosmos itself and each of these is celebrated and revered in equal measure. The religious kaleidoscope adds an immense depth to this already vibrant culture, the chanting of Jain hymns and their observance of strict austerities is at stark contrast with the Bhil zest for ritual festivities, the Rajput exuberance in their faith and the Muslim month of mourning and fasting. Entirely different yet they co-exist in peaceful harmony and are havens of spiritual solace for legions of visitors. Ajmer Sharif The mausoleum of a Sufi saint, Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti is a shrine with a formidable following and not only among Muslims, people of all faiths congregate here to pay obeisance to the saint. The annual urs festival is the most popular time to visit here as this is the time when consecrated food is cooked in huge cauldrons served to the devotees. Dilwara Jain Temples Located in an ancient Mango grove in the only hill resort in Rajasthan, the Dilwara temples house the shrines of the Jain tirthankaras or teachers. In these profusely carved temples the sculptor's art is as much a dedication to the gods as a repository of the stone - carver's skill, enshrined here forever. Ranakpur Jain Temple The Jains were the rich traders and an important and influential community in the Rajput kingdoms, therefore its not unusual to see magnificent Jain temples such as those at Ranakpur in Rajasthan. Karni Mata Temple - Bikaner In the rustic town of Deshnoke, a temple dedicated to a goddess and to rats has been attracting devotees for over 600 years, it truly is a living breathing monument of an era that continues to live on in a very unique land. Eklingji Temple - Udaipur According to legend, the Eklingi temple was built after the king was visited by lord Shiva in a dream. Dedicated to this deity this mammoth temple complex consists of 108 temples, coinciding with the number of beads in the sacred rudraksh necklace, which is worn by priests, saints and devotees to balance their energies. The Only Brahma Temple In this land steeped in spirituality, lies the only abode of Brahma and the sole temple anywhere in the world that harbours and propitiates the deity. Jaisalmer Jain Temples Jaisalmer lies in the interiors of the Thar desert, in a remote corner of Rajasthan. This desert jewel has a rich historical legacy and an unchanged medieval aura. In ancient times Jaisalmer was on the land route linking India to the Middle East, Africa and parts of Europe.
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