On Pilgrimage in Holy India

Description

Journey to eleven sacred cities throughout India, a collection of spiritual travel articles originally presented in Back to Godhead magazine over ten years. Start in Nathadwara, the “Gateway to the Lord.” In this town Lord Krishna, in His enchanting form as the lifter of Govardhana Hill, draws thousands of pilgrims to one of India’s most popular temples.

In Chitrakut, Lord Rama’s forest home, learn of Rama’s exile and the time he spent in this beautiful holy place.

In Karauli visit the temple of Sri Madana Mohana, the deity of Krishna worshiped by Srila Sanatana Goswami. You are sure to enjoy the story of how Sanatana came to worship this beautiful deity and built an opulent temple for Him in Vrindavana. The fascinating history of this deity and His moves from city to city is recounted.

This pilgrims’ travel book also takes you to Naimisharanya, Simhachalam, Remuna, Srirangam, Pushkara, Dwaraka, Alarnath, and Dakor. Numerous color photographs provide a glimpse of these sacred sites and temples. For the traveler desiring to visit these sacred sites, this book also offers helpful travel information, such as how to reach each site by air, road, or train, and the places to stay while in each place.