Since years, Kerala has been described by philosophers and historians as God’s Own Country’. It seems true when one looks at the number of places of worship and pilgrimages situated here. It isn’t the fact that the pilgrimages located here belong to a particular religion. You can see from the cultural and religious diversity in the state, which India is so proud of. ‘God’s Own Country’ hosts a number of religious festivals throughout the year. Almost every Temple or Mosque in Kerala has its own festival, which are celebrated annually by the devotees with much pomp and show.
Rameswaram is a very famous Hindu pilgrim spot located in the Pamban Island separated from mainland India and connected with the Pamban bridge. It is just 50 km away from Sri Lanka. The Ramanathaswamy Temple is the most important historic landmark of Rameswaram. Many people take holy dip at the vast and beautiful beaches of Rameswaram shore. Kothandaramar Temple, Ramanathaswamy Temple with 1000-pillar corridor, and Pamban bridge are the major tourist attractions.
Tirupati is a very famous pilgrimage and cultural city in the district of Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located at a distance of 550 km from Hyderabad. The Venkiteswara Swami Temple of Tirupati is one of the richest temple of India and is devoted to Lord Venkateswara. Tirupati is one of the most famous and important pilgrimages of the world drawing millions of devotees as visitors and pilgrims each year. It is very famous for its Balaji darsan.