You
might have heard a lot about Allahabad
in India and its other holy cities like Varanasi. Perhaps, you want to explore
them and let their air of devotion waft all over you. For a visit to these
cities, you don’t need to look for the right time or season. Whenever you’re
ready, these cities are ready for you too.
So,
pack your bags and come over to Allahabad and Varanasi where people ardently
follow Hindu rituals even today. A nice time to visit Allahabad is during the Kumbh
Mela, normally held from the middle of January to the first week of
March, every three years. The next Kumbh Mela is likely to be held in 2025.
What happens at the Kumbh Mela, Allahabad?
Pilgrims
descend on Allahabad from all over the world to pray at the temples here. It is
considered to be a very holy time for all followers of Hinduism. Devotees
believe that a dip in the holy Ganga during these days means that God blesses
them and absolves them of all their sins.
Since
Allahabad is as well-known as a holy city, there are many tours organized to
this city. Some also extend a tour to this city by participating in an Allahabad
Kumbh Mela with Varanasi Tour. Would you like to take one?
While Allahabad has a lot to offer by way of
temple tourism, so does Varanasi. It’s well worth visiting this city too for
its thousands of temples. Varanasi
Tourism for exploring and worshipping at their temples
in Varanasi is also very common and sought-after and well worth a
visit.
You can also participate in the various festivals
of Varanasi, such as:
MahaShivratri:
This Hindu
festival is celebrated each year to honour Lord Shiva as it marks the day his
marriage was consummated.
Dev
Deepawali: This annual festival on the ghats
of Varanasi is held in accordance with the belief that on this day the
gods descend on Earth to bathe in the holy River Ganges. People also celebrate
this auspicious day as Tripura Purnima Snan.
These
are just some of the many festivals celebrated throughout the year in Varanasi.
You can be sure that whenever you choose to visit this city, it will be dressed
up for a religious festival.
If
you are enthused to visit these two holy cities, nothing can hold you back.
There are innumerable tourist packages and travel companies that can give you
pre-set itineraries for a short visit here. But you can get the most out of
your visit by getting in touch with an experienced travel agency who knows
exactly how to plan a holiday for you.
A
good suggestion is Optima Travels. Widely experienced
and successful as itinerary planners, they are known to go the extra mile for
their customers. So, once you let them know exactly what you’re looking for in
your trip, they will provide you all of that.
If you
have any special needs, let them know. And they will come up with an itinerary
that will give you detailed stops at important places and much more. For more
details and an early appointment reach at optimatravels.com.
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