Holy Places in India Part 2

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The place of worship where the Hindus go is called?

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The place of worship where Christians go is called?

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Why some monuments are preserved by UNESCO? Give any one reason if you can remember.

What are UNESCO Worlds Heritage Site?

• UNESCO is United Nation Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.

• These sites are preserved and funded by UNESCO because these are extremely beautiful, outstanding, and are of universal value to humanity.

Multiple Choice

Identify the picture and tell which is this temple?

• Siddhi Vinayak Temple

• Golden Temple

Multiple Choice

Which sacred book do Hindus read?

• Bible

• Quran

• Bhagwat Geeta

Multiple Choice

Amarnath Temple is in which place?

• Uttarakhand

• Jammu and Kashmir

Multiple Choice

Badrinath Temple is dedicated to

• Lord Shiva

• Lord Vishnu

Let's see some more famous places of Worship

In India

Mahakaleshwar Temple, Ujjain

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingams, shrines which are said to be the most sacred abodes of Lord Shiva. It is located in the ancient city of Ujjain in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. The temple is situated on the side of the holy river Shipra.

Tirupati Balaji

Venkateswara Temple is a Hindu temple situated in the hill town of Tirumala at Tirupati in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The temple is dedicated to Venkateswara, a form of Vishnu, who is believed to have appeared here to save mankind from trials and troubles of Kali Yuga.

Rameshwaram Temple

Rameshwaram Temple is situated in the island of Rameswaram, off the Sethu coast of Tamil Nadu and is reached via the Pamban Bridge across the sea. The huge temple is known for its long ornate corridors, towers and 36 theerthams.

Rameshwaram Temple Jyotirlinga is associated closely with the Ramayana and Rama′s victorious return from Sri Lanka.

According to a popular legend, it was Lord Rama who installed this Shivling here. Story goes that when Lord Ram was on his way to attack Ravana, he reached this place where he made a shivling of sand and worshipped it.

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Do you know how many holy wells are there in the temple? Would you like to make guesses?

Ranakpur Jain Temple-

The temple is said to have been built by Seth Dharna Sah (a Jain businessman) with the aid of Rana Kumbha, who ruled Mewar.

The 1444 marble pillars, carved in exquisite detail, support the temple. The pillars are individually carved and no two pillars are the same. Legend says that it is impossible to count the pillars.

Somnath Temple, Gujarat

The place is an important pilgrimage and tourist spot. Somnath Temple is a specimen of fine architecture of one of the 12 Jyotirlingas Shrines of Shiva. This place is believed to be the place where Lord Krishna ended his Lila and thereafter left for heavenly abode, therefore it is dubbed as Eternal Shrine

Somnath Temple, Contd.

It’s said that Somraj (the moon god) first built a temple in Somnath, made of gold; this was rebuilt by Ravana in silver, by Krishna in wood, and by Bhimdev in stone. 

Sarnath Temple

Sarnath is an important pilgrimage place to Buddhist followers because it is famous for being the first place where Lord Buddha preached for the first time. after gaining enlightenment.

Ayodhya Ram Temple

Ram Janmabhoomi is the site that is believed to be the birthplace of Rama, the seventh avatar of the Hindu deity Vishnu. The Ramayana states that the location of Rama's birthplace is on the banks of the Sarayu river in a city called "Ayodhya"

Lotus Temple

The Lotus Temple, located in Delhi, India, is a place of Worship. Notable for its flowerlike shape, it has become a prominent attraction in the city. Like all Houses of Worship, the Lotus Temple is open to all, regardless of religion or any other qualification

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