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Jammu and Kashmir is a state in India that provides tourism to the core. This makes lots of tourists frequent this destination. Worshipping the Almighty has been done by humans for more then thousands of years.
The Almighty we worship may have different names such as Lord Shiva, Allah, Jesus, Mahavira and also Buddha.
Though the god worshipped has different names, he is one by spirit and also by belief.
All the religions lay emphasis on good behavior, helping the poor, being god fearing and also truthful.
Looking in that concept, religions are all the same yet there are different places to worship him. The place of worship differs according to the religion. |
Harmony of Religions
In India, the people following all the religions live together harmoniously. So, all the types of religious monuments can be witnessed. India has splendorous temples, gorgeous mosques and also stunning churches. Jammu and Kashmir is a state in India that exhibits the same kind of harmony between the people of various religions. Jammu has temples and mosques as there are mainly Hindus and Muslims residing in this land. The Hindus are the natives of India while the Muslims are comparatively new to the nation. So, religious structures honoring both the religions are present in Kashmir. There are also Buddhist Gomphas in the beautiful land of Kashmir.
Numerous Pilgrimages
Jammu and Kashmir besides being an ideal place for vacation is also flocked by devotees who come to visit prominent pilgrimages. One such famous pilgrimage is Amarnath Caves. Tourists trek to the natural ‘Shivalinga’ made of ice, supposed to be a manifestation of Lord Shiva. Amarnath Caves can be reached after an arduous trek. Hazrathal Shrine is for Muslims in Kashmir and is popular for its sanctity and architectural beauty. This shrine is sited on the Shore of Dal Lake. Charar-e –Sharif shrine is popular place for Sufis and is identically revered by Hindus as well.
Kheer Bhawani is a temple situated nearly 30 kms from Srinagar. It is devoted to Goddess Ragnya Devi. This is a sacred pilgrimage and the temple acquired its name Kheer which meant milk pudding because the pilgrims pour this as a offering to the Goddess. The important festival of this temple is Navarathri.
Vaishno Devi is one of the most revered pilgrimages of Hindu sited at 5000 feet above sea level. This also involves a long trek and this shrine is dedicated to the Goddess Durga. The arduous trek has never discouraged the tourists and so the inflow of tourists is common. |
