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Pilgrimages eBooks

30 free eBooks on pilgrimages — original guides by the Aaradhya content team.

Char Dham Yatra

Planning the great pilgrimage to Badrinath, Dwarka, Puri and Rameswaram at the four corners of India.

Chota Char Dham Yatra

A practical guide to the Himalayan pilgrimage of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath in Uttarakhand.

12 Jyotirlinga Yatra

Planning a pilgrimage to the twelve radiant abodes of Lord Shiva across India, region by region.

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

Preparing for the high-altitude pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, abode of Shiva, and the sacred lake Mansarovar.

Amarnath Yatra

Planning the summer pilgrimage to the Himalayan cave of Lord Amarnath and its naturally formed ice lingam.

Vaishno Devi Yatra

A practical guide to the trek from Katra to the holy cave of Mata Vaishno Devi in the Trikuta hills.

Kashi Yatra

Planning a pilgrimage to Varanasi, the eternal city of Lord Shiva on the banks of the Ganga.

Braj 84 Kos Parikrama

Walking the land of Krishna's childhood through Mathura, Vrindavan, Govardhan, Barsana, Nandgaon and Gokul.

Pandharpur Wari

Walking with the palkhis of the saints to Lord Vitthal at Pandharpur for Ashadhi Ekadashi.

Sabarimala Pilgrimage

Preparing for the 41-day vow and the forest trek to Lord Ayyappa's hill shrine in Kerala.

Kumbh Mela Pilgrim Guide

Understanding the four Kumbh cities, the cycle of melas and how to plan a safe, meaningful holy dip.

Narmada Parikrama

Circling the sacred Narmada from Amarkantak to the sea and back, on foot or by vehicle, with faith and care.

Govardhan Parikrama

How to walk the sacred circuit around Giriraj Govardhan in Braj with devotion, comfort and good planning.

Girnar Yatra

A practical guide to climbing the sacred Girnar mountain in Gujarat, from Amba Mata to the peak of Guru Dattatreya.

Ashtavinayak Yatra

Visit the eight swayambhu Ganesha temples of Maharashtra in the traditional order, with route, timing and family tips.

Arupadai Veedu (Six Abodes of Murugan)

A pilgrim's guide to Lord Murugan's six sacred temples in Tamil Nadu, their legends, festivals and practical routes.

Pancha Bhoota Sthalams

Visit the five great Shiva temples of South India that represent earth, water, fire, air and space.

108 Divya Desams

Understand and plan visits to the 108 sacred Vishnu temples praised by the Alvar saints, region by region.

Panch Kedar Yatra

Trek to the five Himalayan Shiva shrines of Garhwal linked with the Pandavas, with route, season and safety advice.

Panch Badri Yatra

Visit the five sacred Vishnu shrines of the Alaknanda valley, from Badrinath to Adi Badri, with route and travel advice.

Sapta Puri (Seven Holy Cities)

A guide to the seven sacred cities traditionally believed to grant moksha, with what to see and how to plan visits.

Gangasagar Yatra

How to plan a holy dip where the Ganga meets the sea on Sagar Island, especially during the Makar Sankranti mela.

Rameswaram and Dhanushkodi Yatra

Plan a visit to the Ramanathaswamy Jyotirlinga, its 22 theerthams and the sacred shore of Dhanushkodi.

Ayodhya Yatra

Plan a devotional visit to Shri Rama's birthplace on the Saryu, from the Ram Mandir to Hanuman Garhi and the ghats.

Gaya Pind Daan Pilgrimage

A calm, practical guide to offering pind daan for ancestors at Gaya, from its legends to the vedis, season and planning.

Puri Rath Yatra Visitor Guide

How to experience Lord Jagannath's chariot festival in Puri safely, from the rituals to crowds, stay and timing.

Kanwar Yatra

Carrying Ganga jal to Lord Shiva in Shravan: the meaning, routes, types of kanwar, rules and safety for kanwariyas.

First Pilgrimage to India for NRI Families

A step-by-step plan for NRI and overseas families making their first temple journey to India with children and elders.

Shakti Peeth Circuit of Bengal and Assam

Plan a journey to the Devi shrines of eastern India, from Kamakhya in Guwahati to Kalighat and the peeths of Birbhum.

Pilgrimage with Senior Citizens

How to plan a safe, comfortable and joyful yatra with parents and grandparents, from choosing places to daily pacing.

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