Tirtha Yatra is a Hindu pilgrimage to a holy place, or tirtha.
Holy rivers: The Ganges, Yamuna, Sarasvati, and Narmada.
Holy mountains: Mount Kailash, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, and Sarasvatotri.
It particularly refers to pilgrimage sites and holy places in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. The process or journey associated with tirtha is called tirtha-yatra, while alternate terms such as kshetra, gopitha, and mahalaya are used in some Hindu traditions to refer to a "place of pilgrimage".
Pilgrims undertake these journeys to visit temples, rivers, mountains, and other significant places believed to offer spiritual benefits and purification.
Popular Tirtha Yatra destinations in India include:
Varanasi: One of the oldest cities, known for the Ganges River and numerous temples.
Kedarnath: A significant shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva in the Himalayas.
Badrinath: A major pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Vishnu, also in the Himalayas.
Rameshwar: A holy site in Tamil Nadu, part of the Char Dham Yatra.
Haridwar: A sacred city on the banks of the Ganges, famous for the Kumbh Mela.
These journeys often involve rituals, prayers, and participation in festivals, providing both spiritual fulfillment and a sense of community among pilgrims.
