Ayodhya Ram Mandir 2020: PM Modi in his speech mentioned these places of pilgrimage, know where all are located

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of Ram temple in Ayodhya today. During this time he addressed the country and said that 'Ram is fabricated in our mind, has got mixed within us.

You see the amazing power of Lord Rama, buildings were destroyed. What has not happened, every attempt was made to eradicate existence, but Rama is still in our mind, the foundation of our culture. ' During his speech, he also named some pilgrimage places and said, 'From Kanyakumari to Kshirbhawani, Koteshwar to Kamakhya, Jagannath to Kedarnath, Somnath to Kashi Vishwanath, today the whole country is immersed in Lord Rama. Let's know about these pilgrimage sites, their importance, and where they are in India.

Kanyakumari It is situated at the southernmost tip of India. Kanyakumari has been a symbol of art, culture, and civilization for years. This place also has its own importance as a tourist destination in India. There is a legend behind the name of this place falling under Kanyakumari, according to which King Bharata, who ruled India in ancient times, had eight daughters and a son. One of them was named Kumari, who was believed to be the incarnation of Goddess Shakti. King Bharat divided his empire into nine equal parts and gave it to his children. In such a situation, his daughter Kumari got the south. In his memory, this place of South India is today known as Kanyakumari. It is a very beautiful place to visit. Here is the confluence of Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea. The view of the sunrise and sunset here is made amidst the huge waves of the sea stretching far and wide.

Ksheer Bhavani Ksheer Bhawani Temple is located in Tulmulla village, 27 km from Srinagar. This temple is one of the major religious places of Kashmir. This temple dedicated to Maa Durga is constructed on a flowing stream. The trees and plants and streams of rivers around this temple add beauty to the beauty of the place. There is also a Kivandati attached to this temple. It is said that Lord Rama worshiped at this place during his exile, where the temple is located today. It is believed that Lord Rama ordered Hanumanji to install the idol of Goddess here. There is a cistern here, about which it is said that it changes its color with time.

Koteshwar It is an ancient port and well-known pilgrimage site located in the Kutch district of Gujarat. Situated on the banks of the Indus River and Sagar, where this confluence takes place, this pilgrimage site is four km from the holy pilgrimage site, Narayan Sarovar. Is at a distance of. The place was named Koteshwar because it had 1000 Shivalingas. Here is the Koteshwar temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Even today there are many Shivling. It is said that in ancient times, Lord Shiva gave his soul to him, pleased with the harsh penance of Ravana. Actually, Ravana wanted to establish him in his capital Lanka, but in the middle of the way, he put the Atmalinga on the ground. According to the legend, the Atmalinga is still established in the Koteshwar temple, which was given by Lord Shiva himself.

Kamakhya You may have heard the name of Kamakhya Temple. It is in Kamakhya, about 8 km from Guwahati near Assam's capital Dispur. This temple is dedicated to Sati, the goddess of strength. It is one of the highest pilgrimage centers in India since ancient times. The Siddha Shaktipeeth of Maa Bhagwati Kamakhya, situated on the Nilanchal or Nilshail ranges, holds the highest position among the 51 Shakti Peethas of Sati. It is said that all the devotees who visit the mother here three times in their life get freedom from worldly bondage.

Jagannath Jagannath Puri is counted among the four dhams of Hinduism. The Jagannath temple located in the coastal city of Puri in the state of Odisha is dedicated to Lord Jagannath (Shri Krishna). The annual Rath Yatra festival of this temple is world-famous. Apart from this, a major attraction of this temple is the kitchen here, which is known as the largest kitchen in India. 500 kitchens and 300 of their associates work in this huge kitchen to prepare Mahaprasad who offers to God.

Kedarnath Kedarnath temple is located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. It is also one of the Char Dham and Panch Kedar, joining 12 Jyotirlingas. Due to the unfavorable climate here, this temple opens for darshan only between April and November. It is said that it was built by Janmejaya of the Pandava dynasty while Adi Shankaracharya renovated this temple. It is said that Kedarnath has been an important pilgrimage site for almost 1000 years.

Somnath Somnath Temple is a world-famous religious and tourist destination. It is still considered and known as the first Jyotirlinga among the 12 Jyotirlingas of India. Located on the port of Veraval in Saurashtra region of Gujarat, this temple is said to have been built by Chandradeva himself, which is also mentioned in the Rigveda. According to folklore, it was here that Lord Krishna committed murder. Due to this, the place became even more important.

Kashi Vishwanath The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. This temple is said to have been located in Varanasi for the past several thousand years. It is believed that one can get salvation by visiting this temple and taking a bath in the holy Ganges. It is believed that even in the Holocaust, this place does not disappear.