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Sacred Places in Hinduism
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Sacred Places in Hinduism
Varanasi – Hinduism’s
Holy city
one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and the oldest in India
• on the banks of the Ganges
• also known as Benares
• Legend says the city was founded by Lord Shiva, making it one of the most important pilgrimage destinations.
• Hindus believe it stands on the Trident of Lord Shiva.
• It is one of the seven sacred cities of the Hindus
• If you die here your soul achieves moksha (freedom
from reincarnation
Ganges River –Hinduism’s holy river
most sacred river to Hindus
• legend says the river flows from Shiva’s hair
• 2,525 km long begins in the Himalayas
• most heavily populated river basin in the world,
over 400 million people living along its banks
• Hindus believe the water is pure despite the
fact it is ranked in the top 5 polluted waters in the world
• Hindus use it to bathe in and float cremation
pyres when loved ones die