π 12 Months β 12 Pilgrimage Tours in India (2026)
ποΈ January β Vaishno Devi Yatra, Jammu & Kashmir
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Ideal for: New beginnings & blessings at the start of the year
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Highlights: Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Trek, Bhairavnath Temple, Ardhkuwari Cave
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βοΈ Winter atmosphere, spiritual serenity
ποΈ February β Prayagraj & Varanasi Pilgrimage, Uttar Pradesh
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Occasion: Maha Shivaratri falls mid-Feb (2026)
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Highlights: Triveni Sangam Snan, Ganga Aarti, Kashi Vishwanath, Sarnath
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π£ Ganga Boat Ride + Evening Aarti Experience
ποΈ March β Rameswaram & Dhanushkodi Temple Tour, Tamil Nadu
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Significance: One of the Char Dhams & Jyotirlinga site
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Highlights: Ramanathaswamy Temple, Agni Theertham, Adamβs Bridge
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π Ideal weather & spiritual atmosphere
ποΈ April β Golden Temple & Amritsar Spiritual Tour, Punjab
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Festival: Baisakhi (Sikh New Year, mid-April)
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Highlights: Harmandir Sahib, Akal Takht, Jallianwala Bagh
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π Langar experience, Wagah border visit
ποΈ May β Kedarnath & Badrinath Char Dham Yatra, Uttarakhand
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Temple Openings: Mid-May
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Highlights: Kedarnath Temple Trek, Badrinath Shrine, Mana Village
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ποΈ Himalayan spiritual circuit begins
ποΈ June β Hemkund Sahib & Valley of Flowers Yatra, Uttarakhand
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Significance: Sacred Sikh site amidst Himalayan beauty
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Highlights: Hemkund Sahib trek, Valley of Flowers, Govindghat
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π§ Perfect blend of devotion & nature
ποΈ July β Sabarimala Pilgrimage (Rainy Season), Kerala
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Highlights: Lord Ayyappa Temple, Pamba River, 18 sacred steps
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Experience: Forest trek, spiritual austerity
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π§οΈ Monsoon pilgrimage of devotion
ποΈ August β Tirupati Balaji Darshan, Andhra Pradesh
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High Season: Annual Brahmotsavam festival begins
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Highlights: Tirumala Balaji Temple, Padmavathi Devi Temple, Sri Kalahasti
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π One of Indiaβs richest & busiest temples
ποΈ September β Shirdi Sai Baba Temple Tour, Maharashtra
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Occasion: Samadhi Day Celebrations (last week of Sept)
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Highlights: Samadhi Mandir, Dwarkamai, Shani Shingnapur
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πΎ Harvest season, peaceful rural vibes
ποΈ October β Jagannath Puri Temple Tour, Odisha
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Festival Time: Navaratri + Sharad Purnima
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Highlights: Jagannath Temple, Konark Sun Temple, Chilika Lake
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π Holy triangle of spirituality & architecture
ποΈ November β Mount Abu & Ambaji Temple Tour, Rajasthan/Gujarat
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Significance: Kartik Purnima Celebrations
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Highlights: Dilwara Jain Temples, Ambaji Temple, Guru Shikhar
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π Spiritual tour in Aravalli Hills
ποΈ December β Bodh Gaya Buddhist Pilgrimage, Bihar
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Season: International Buddhist Conventions
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Highlights: Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Thai/Vietnamese Monasteries
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ποΈ Tranquility, meditation, cultural insights
β Summary Table
Month | Pilgrimage Destination | State |
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Jan | Vaishno Devi Yatra | Jammu & Kashmir |
Feb | Varanasi & Prayagraj | Uttar Pradesh |
Mar | Rameswaram & Dhanushkodi | Tamil Nadu |
Apr | Golden Temple, Amritsar | Punjab |
May | Kedarnath β 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 |