Question

Write the names of four main religious cities of India.

Answer 1

Prominent Religious Cities in India

India has numerous cities of great religious significance. Four of the most prominent religious cities are:

1. Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh):

One of the oldest living cities in the world, it is the most sacred city for Hindus, located on the banks of the River Ganga.

2. Amritsar (Punjab):

The spiritual center for Sikhism, it is home to the Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple.

3. Ajmer (Rajasthan):

A major center for Islamic pilgrimage in India, famous for the shrine of the Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti (Ajmer Sharif Dargah).

4. Bodh Gaya (Bihar):

The most sacred pilgrimage site for Buddhists, as it is the place where Gautama Buddha is said to have attained Enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.