30 May 2013

1. Lumbini, Nepal


     Siddhartha Gautama, the spiritual teacher from India who is also the founder of Buddhism, believed born in Lumbini, Nepal, in 623 BC. Siddhartha was a prince who left his palace at the age of 29 to seek enlightenment, which then makes finding Buddhism.
     Lumbini is a sacred religious tourist spot since 249 BC, when the King of India, Ashoka visited here. Ashoka pillar in Lumbini Park to mark the arrival of the king here, and a dedication to the Buddha. Other sacred monuments including stone slabs birthplace of Siddharta, Maya Devi Temple, and Puskarni pool, the place where Siddhartha bathed after he was born.

2. Vatican City


     Vatican, became an independent country since 1929 although he has been home the Pope, the leader of the Catholic Church since 1378. The country is home to St. Peter's Basilica, the tomb of the first pope, St.. Peter, who diabukan and buried here. Other religious tourist attractions, such as the Sistine Chapel, the Vatican Gardens, and the Vatican Museum.

3. Wittenberg, Germany


     In 1517, Martin Luther challenged the students and scholars in the city of Wittenberg, Germany to debate the Catholic church on the sale of indulgences in exchange for safety. He made 95 posts controversial Catholicism and nailed to the door of Castle Church.
     Luther was excommunicated by the Catholic Church four years later. During the Seven Years' War, most of Wuttenberg destroyed, but the Castle Church was rebuilt in the 1800s. Inside the church there are tombs Luther along with two other Protestant thinkers, namely Philip Melanchthon and Frederick the Wise. Other religious tourism in Wittenberg, Luther including houses, Church St. Mary, the place where Luther never married, preached, and baptized his children.

4. Makkah, Saudi Arabia


     Unfortunately, non-Muslims are not allowed to enter the city of Makkah, a holy city for Muslims. Every year, millions of Muslims from around the world visit Makkah to perform Hajj.
     Makkah is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad, a prophet is very important for Muslims. The pilgrims in Makkah to visit the Ka'bah, the most sacred building to the people.

5. Badrinath, India


     Located in the Himalayas, Badrinath is a holy place for Lord Vishnu, one of the important deity for Hindus. Vyas cave, which is located outside the city of Badrinath is believed to be the place Mahabharata written. Badrinath temple is the main center which was built in the 9th century by the kings Garwhal. After visiting the temple, tourists will usually clean themselves in the sacred hot springs, Tapt Kund and Surya Kund.

6. Golden Temple, India


     This temple is the most important shrine for the Sikh faiths were built in the early 1600s. This temple made with gold-plated marble base. Inside the temple, tourists can meet Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh clergy.
     The temple is surrounded by water and a pool called Amrit Sarovar. Besides the temple, one of the most amazing places here is the dining room, where every day the volunteers provide 3,500 meals for people who can not afford.

7. Palitana, India


     In the holy city of Palitana, there is a hill called the hill Shatrunjaya, offering a place for faith Jainism. Jainism is a religion that believes that there is no violence to living creatures around it. With a 591 meter high hill has 863 marble Jain temple, making it the most important place for the people of Jainism.

8. Sri Pada, Sri Lanka


     In the mountains in Sri Lanka Sri is a very beautiful mountain, and four different religions and beliefs consider this mountaintop is a holy place. At its peak, there is a rock formation with a different form for each trust.
     For Buddhism, this is the sole form of Buddhist, Muslims consider the feet of Adam, the Hindus believe it is the footprints of Lord Shiva, while Christians believe it is the footprint of St. Thomas.

Written By : Arbha ~ Public-DYK

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