Hindu Pilgrim Centres

Author: Swami Harshananda
Publisher: Ramakrishna Math
Year: 2005
Language: English
Pages: 178
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8179070530

Description

Pilgrimage-ritual visit to holy places-is an essential part of a votary’s life in every religion. It is even more so in Hinduism. The places of pilgrimage in India are legion. So also the books concerning them.

However, there is a great need to get the essential information about some of the more important (and popular) centres of pilgrimage, in a concise and readable form. This book is a humble attempt in that direction. One word of caution! This is not a handbook or guide to the pilgrim centres! Its purpose is only to give general information about them.

Contents

PREFACE
Key to Transliteration and Pronunciation

SECTION ONE
Tirthayatra or Pilgrimage

SECTION TWO
Some Pilgrim Centres

SECTION THREE
The Seven Sacred Rivers