INTRODUCTION
A pilgrimage tour to Puri Jagannath Dham, Kolkata Gangasagar, and Baidyanath Dham involves visiting sacred sites associated with Hinduism in India. Each of these destinations holds religious significance and attracts pilgrims from various parts of the country. Here’s an overview of these pilgrimage sites:
Puri (Jagannath Puri), Odisha: The Jagannath Temple in Puri is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites for Hindus. The temple is dedicated to Lord Jagannath (a form of Lord Krishna), his sister Subhadra, and his elder brother Balabhadra.
- Pilgrimage Significance: The annual Rath Yatra (chariot festival) is a major event where the deities are taken out in grand processions on elaborately decorated chariots.
Gangasagar (Sagar Island), West Bengal: The confluence of the Ganges River and the Bay of Bengal is known as Gangasagar. Pilgrims visit the Kapil Muni Temple and take a holy dip at the Sagar Island during the Makar Sankranti festival.
- Pilgrimage Significance: Makar Sankranti is considered auspicious, and taking a dip in the holy waters is believed to cleanse sins.
Baidyanath Dham (Deoghar), Jharkhand: Baidyanath Temple, also known as Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga or Baba Baidyanath Dham, is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas (sacred lingas representing Lord Shiva) in India.
- Pilgrimage Significance: The temple is believed to have healing powers, and pilgrims come seeking blessings and relief from ailments.
SHORT ITINERARY
- Day 01: Arrival at Bhubaneswar / Bhubaneswar Local Sightseen
- Day 02: Bhubaneswar / Konark Sightseeing / Puri
- Day 03: Puri / Lord of Universe Jagannath Temple Darsan / Chilika Lake Sightseeing / Puri
- Day 04: Puri / Drive to Bhubaneswar Local Sightseeing / Kolkata
- Day 05: Kolkata / Gangasagar Kapilmuni Ashram
- Day 06: Kolkata Local Sightseeing
- Day 07: Kolkata / Proceed to Baba Baidyanath Dham
- Day 08: Deoghar Shightseen / Baba Baidyanath Dham Shiv Jyotirlingam
- Day 09: Deoghar Sightseeing; End of tour