THE HOLY GANGES: THE SACRED RIVER OF SHIVA AND ITS SACRED TEMPLES
Holy Cities of India: Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Rishikesh, the starting point for pilgrims in the Garhwal Mountains and the source of the Ganges. Varanasi, one of the oldest cities in India and the holiest city of Hinduism. Bodhgaya, the “Place of Enlightenment,” where the historical Buddha Shakyamuni was the fourth Buddha in this lineage. Kolkata, a culturally diverse city, known for its large library, theater performances on around 30 stages, and more than 30 museums.