India is probably the only nation in the world that can boost of the maximum number of religious existence. It is not for nothing that India is called the land of unity in diversity, more so in case of the harmonious existence of religions. From the beginning of times, India has been home to innumerable number of cultures, faiths, beliefs, rituals, customs etc. An equal number of gods, goddesses, and deities have found followers in this land.
Known around the world for its rich culture and wealthy heritage, the spiritual thread that holds the physical expanse of India has the world awe struck and spell bound. Though volumes have been written and extorted about the cultural and spiritual essence of the land, and the pictures of its cultures have ordained many a galleries, they are hardly a fraction of the experience that is savored when one experiences the land in flesh and blood.
The spiritual practices, ashrams, religious retreats etc are existent in every nook and corner of the country. The spiritual chord in the people in India is such that to cater to their spiritual cravings proper television channels have been formed that telecast programs only on spiritualism. The strong spiritual roots of India have struck a chord with people from all parts of the world. No wonder every year there is an influx of a considerable number of tourists to India to drench themselves in the spiritual flavors of this fantabulous land.
There are quite a many world renowned pilgrimages in India that experience a huge gathering of devotees from all around the world apart from every part of India. Amarnath, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Rishikesh, Mathura, Vrindavan, Varanasi, Shirdi, Tirupati are some of the many pilgrimages in India. The Government as well as the private travel agencies arrange for comfortable visit to this spiritual homes in the peak periods.
Indian spirituality is also intricately linked with various methods of well being. The renowned, divine and extremely effective gifts of well being like Yoga, ayurveda, meditation etc have sprung from Indian spirituality. |