India is one of the most religiously diverse nations in the world, with
some of the most deeply religious societies and cultures. The country
has one of the oldest continuously operating pilgrimage traditions in
the world. The practice of pilgrimages is deeply entrenched in the
Indian psyche and the number of pilgrimage sites are very large. Thus,
the subcontinent may be considered as a continuous sacred space.Rig Veda and Atharva Veda are the earliest source of information regarding pilgrimages. These sacred texts have reverently mentioned about travel to mountain valleys and the confluences of rivers and the merits obtained from such travels.
As time elapsed, the number of pilgrimage sites and their importance increased. Now, religious pilgrimages are considered to be an essential aspect of every individual's life. Let us get to know few of the important religious places of India region wise :