12 Months – 12 Sacred Journeys Across India

πŸ™ 12 Months – 12 Pilgrimage Tours in India (2026)


πŸ—“οΈ January – Vaishno Devi Yatra, Jammu & Kashmir

  • Ideal for: New beginnings & blessings at the start of the year

  • Highlights: Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Trek, Bhairavnath Temple, Ardhkuwari Cave

  • ❄️ Winter atmosphere, spiritual serenity


πŸ—“οΈ February – Prayagraj & Varanasi Pilgrimage, Uttar Pradesh

  • Occasion: Maha Shivaratri falls mid-Feb (2026)

  • Highlights: Triveni Sangam Snan, Ganga Aarti, Kashi Vishwanath, Sarnath

  • 🚣 Ganga Boat Ride + Evening Aarti Experience


πŸ—“οΈ March – Rameswaram & Dhanushkodi Temple Tour, Tamil Nadu

  • Significance: One of the Char Dhams & Jyotirlinga site

  • Highlights: Ramanathaswamy Temple, Agni Theertham, Adam’s Bridge

  • 🌊 Ideal weather & spiritual atmosphere


πŸ—“οΈ April – Golden Temple & Amritsar Spiritual Tour, Punjab

  • Festival: Baisakhi (Sikh New Year, mid-April)

  • Highlights: Harmandir Sahib, Akal Takht, Jallianwala Bagh

  • πŸ› Langar experience, Wagah border visit


πŸ—“οΈ May – Kedarnath & Badrinath Char Dham Yatra, Uttarakhand

  • Temple Openings: Mid-May

  • Highlights: Kedarnath Temple Trek, Badrinath Shrine, Mana Village

  • 🏞️ Himalayan spiritual circuit begins


πŸ—“οΈ June – Hemkund Sahib & Valley of Flowers Yatra, Uttarakhand

  • Significance: Sacred Sikh site amidst Himalayan beauty

  • Highlights: Hemkund Sahib trek, Valley of Flowers, Govindghat

  • 🧘 Perfect blend of devotion & nature


πŸ—“οΈ July – Sabarimala Pilgrimage (Rainy Season), Kerala

  • Highlights: Lord Ayyappa Temple, Pamba River, 18 sacred steps

  • Experience: Forest trek, spiritual austerity

  • 🌧️ Monsoon pilgrimage of devotion


πŸ—“οΈ August – Tirupati Balaji Darshan, Andhra Pradesh

  • High Season: Annual Brahmotsavam festival begins

  • Highlights: Tirumala Balaji Temple, Padmavathi Devi Temple, Sri Kalahasti

  • πŸ™ One of India’s richest & busiest temples


πŸ—“οΈ September – Shirdi Sai Baba Temple Tour, Maharashtra

  • Occasion: Samadhi Day Celebrations (last week of Sept)

  • Highlights: Samadhi Mandir, Dwarkamai, Shani Shingnapur

  • 🌾 Harvest season, peaceful rural vibes


πŸ—“οΈ October – Jagannath Puri Temple Tour, Odisha

  • Festival Time: Navaratri + Sharad Purnima

  • Highlights: Jagannath Temple, Konark Sun Temple, Chilika Lake

  • πŸ› Holy triangle of spirituality & architecture


πŸ—“οΈ November – Mount Abu & Ambaji Temple Tour, Rajasthan/Gujarat

  • Significance: Kartik Purnima Celebrations

  • Highlights: Dilwara Jain Temples, Ambaji Temple, Guru Shikhar

  • πŸŒ„ Spiritual tour in Aravalli Hills


πŸ—“οΈ December – Bodh Gaya Buddhist Pilgrimage, Bihar

  • Season: International Buddhist Conventions

  • Highlights: Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Thai/Vietnamese Monasteries

  • πŸ•ŠοΈ Tranquility, meditation, cultural insights


βœ… Summary Table

Month Pilgrimage Destination State
Jan Vaishno Devi Yatra Jammu & Kashmir
Feb Varanasi & Prayagraj Uttar Pradesh
Mar Rameswaram & Dhanushkodi Tamil Nadu
Apr Golden Temple, Amritsar Punjab
May Kedarnath – Badrinath Uttarakhand
Jun Hemkund Sahib Yatra Uttarakhand
Jul Sabarimala Temple Kerala
Aug Tirupati Balaji Andhra Pradesh
Sep Shirdi Sai Baba Maharashtra
Oct Jagannath Puri Odisha
Nov Ambaji & Mount Abu Gujarat / Rajasthan
Dec Bodh Gaya Bihar