Religious tourism in India

Riverine Based Religious Tourism Circuit

May 20, 2023

The development of the ‘Riverine Based Religious Tourism Circuit’ in Assam took a significant step forward with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between multiple organizations. The MoU was signed by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), ..

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Puri – Gangasagar Divya Kashi Yatra

April 24, 2023

Indian Railways is set to launch the Puri–Gangasagar Divya Kashi Yatra to promote religious tourism. This initiative aims to offer a unique opportunity for pilgrims to visit important religious destinations across the country. The tour is being launched under the ..

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Mahakal Lok Corridor

October 12, 2022

The first phase of the Mahakal Lok Corridor was inaugurated recently by Prime Minister Modi. Key facts The first phase of the Mahakaleshwar Temple Corridor Development Project was implemented in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh Under Rs.850 crore project, the precinct of ..

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Religious Tourism: PM Modi inaugurates multiple projects in Somnath

August 20, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated and laid foundation stone of multiple projects in Somnath on August 20. Highlights Inaugurated projects include the Somnath Promenade, reconstructed temple precinct of Old (Juna) Somnath and Somnath Exhibition Centre. While inaugurating the projects, ..

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Indian Railways to operate pilgrimage tourist train Shri Ramayana Express

February 20, 2020

IRCTC recently announced that the Indian Railways is to operate a special pilgrimage tourist train Shri Ramayana Express. The special train of IRCTC, which will cover the pilgrimage sites associated with Lord Ram known as the ‘Ramayana Circuit of India’, ..

352nd birth anniversary of Guru Govind Singh celebrated

January 14, 2019

The 352nd birth anniversary of Guru Govind Singh has recently celebrated as Prakash Utsav with religious fervour and gaiety in various parts of the country. The main function is organised at Takhat Sri Harmandir Sahib Gurdwara, Patna Sahib, where thousands ..