Amarnath and Somnath Holy Yathra
The Entrance of Amarnath Cave
According to an ancient tale, there was once a Muslim Shepherd named Buta Malik who was given a sack of coal by a sadhu. Upon reaching home he discovered that the sack, in fact, contained Gold. Overjoyed and overcome, Buta Malik rushed back to look for sadhu and thank him.
But on the spot of their meeting discovered a cave, and eventually this became a place of pilgrimage for all believers. To date , a percentage of the donations made by pilgrims are given to the descendents of Malik, and the remaining to trust which manages the shrine.
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The temple of Somnath, one of the 12 Jyoti lingas of Lord Shiva is situated 79 Kms. from Junagadh and 25 Kms. from Chorwad. According to the legend, Somnath is as old as creation, built by none other than the Moon God himself. The remains of the temple of Somanath “withstood the shocks of time and survived the attacks of destroyers. The temple has imposing architecture and is a beautiful sight facing the blue expanse of the Arabian Sea. A short distance from the Somnath temple is Bakhla Tirth, where Lord Krishna was said to have been struck by the stray arrow of a Bhil tribal. The Present Temple, Kailash Mahameru Prasada is built in the chalukya style of temple architecture and reflects the inherent skill of Sompuras, Gujarat’s master masons.
India - The Wonderland
India is the home to the oldest civilizations of the world that has witnessed architectural grandeur since past centuries. It is also known as paradise on the earth as India is bestowed with Mother Nature’s never ending love.
The land is decorated with picturesque landscapes, exotic sunny beaches, snow capped mountains, dense forests and golden deserts
While on India tour, you will be filled with great surprises. Nowhere in the world you can find such diversity.
Taj Mahal, the greatest symbol of love and most famous amongst the seven wonders is located in Agra, India. India is also home to numerous ancient forts and monuments that are the landmarks of the bygone era and are architectural masterpieces depicting the royal ancient Indian history. In contrast to it, Goa is a state where you can enjoy sun and sand beach holidays, night parties, cruises and carnivals.
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Most of these India travel agents are professionally managed organizations work by getting a clear picture of what the client demands. They have skilled professionals who prepare a tailor-made plan that would best cater to the client requirement. Most of these
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A trip to India not only enables you to feel the essence of the country but also offers once-in-lifetime holiday experience.