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Pilgrimage & Spiritual Journeys

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Pilgrimage & Spiritual Journeys

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Czestochowa
Poland★ 3

Czestochowa

Famous for the Black Madonna icon at Jasna Gora Monastery. Known for walking pilgrimages. Best visited May to September.

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Mount Sinai
Egypt★ 6

Mount Sinai

Holy mountain with significant pilgrim visitation around 100,000 annually.

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Kushinagar
India★ 4

Kushinagar

Where Buddha achieved Parinirvana (final death). Key places are Mahaparinirvana Temple and Rambhar Stupa. The area is developing with a new international airport to improve access.

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Lumbini
Nepal★ 4

Lumbini

Birthplace of Buddha and UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring the Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, Sacred Garden, Puskarini pond, international monasteries, Bodhi tree, meditation gardens, World Peace Pagoda, and Lumbini Museum. It is one of Buddhism's four main pilgrimage sites and has recently seen significant infrastructure development.

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Tirupati
India★ 4

Tirupati

Richest temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara. Experiences include Darshan, hair offering, and laddu prasadam. Best season is September to February.

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Mecca & Medina
Saudi Arabia★ 7

Mecca & Medina

Islam's holiest cities, central to the Hajj obligation with over 2 million annual pilgrims. Key experiences include Kaaba circumambulation, Mount Arafat, Stoning of the Devil, Prophet's Mosque, and Umrah (lesser pilgrimage). It boasts massive infrastructure expansion projects for pilgrims.

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Iona
United Kingdom★ 4

Iona

Island with ancient Christian heritage and spiritual significance, visited by around 130,000 annually.

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Mount Athos
Greece★ 7

Mount Athos

Autonomous monk republic, men only, with 20 monasteries and Byzantine heritage. Requires permits for entry.

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Amritsar Golden Temple
India★ 3

Amritsar Golden Temple

Sikhism's holiest shrine famous for Langar (free kitchen), Amrit Sarovar, and Akal Takht. Best visited October to March.

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