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Pilgrimages in Indian Union Territories
Pilgrimages in Indian Union Territories defines not only the temples of Hindus, but also it defines with the churches of Portuguese and French line, mosques of Lakshadweep- the architecture inspired from South Indian style and the gurdwaras of Chandigarh.

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Pilgrimages in Indian Union TerritoriesPilgrimages in Indian Union Territories have the unique conglomeration. One can find the modern universal religion of Puducherry that came with the hands of Indian nationalist leader Aurobindo Ghose, minor Muslim community in Lakshadweep Islands, and Sikh religious abodes in Chandigarh- the culture which is derieved from tribal belt of Haryana and the Punjab.

Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Puducherry
Sri Aurobindo Ashram is an ashrama located in Puducherry. The ashram grew out of a small community of disciples who had gathered around Sri Aurobindo after he retired from politics and settled in Puducherry in 1910. On 24th November 1926, after a major spiritual realization, Sri Aurobindo Ghosh withdrew from public view in order to continue his spiritual work.

Akshardham, Delhi
Pilgrimages in Indian Union TerritoriesAkshardham is a Hindu temple, and a spiritual-cultural complex. This temple is located near the banks of the Yamuna River.

Nada Sahib, Chandigarh and Haryana
Nada Sahib is a Sikh Gurudwara situated on the banks of the Ghaggar-Hakra River in the Sivalik Hills. It is the location where Guru Gobind Singh halted while traveling from Paonta Sahib to Anandpur Sahib after the Battle of Bhangani in 1688.

Mata Mansa Devi Temple, Chandigarh
Mata Mansa Devi Temple is a symbol of Himalayan culture and faith. The shrine located on the foot hills of Shivalik is an epitome of age old tradition of "Shakti" worship in northern India. There is a large garden of sacred plants attached to the Mansa Devi temple.

Chandi Devi Temple, Chandigarh
Chandi Devi Temple is approximately 15 km from Chandigarh. The city of Chandigarh derives its name from this temple Chandi Mandir. The area around this temple is cantonment area of the western command of the Indian Army. There is a railway station also named Chandi Mandir.

Saketri, Chandigarh
Saketri is an ancient historical Shiva temple, just 5 km from Mansa Devi Temple and about 20 km from Chandigarh bus stand. Thousands of devotees throng this temple on the sacred day of Shivaratri to get blessings of Lord Shiva or Mahadeva.

Sri Vetrimalai Murugan Temple, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Pilgrimages in Indian Union TerritoriesSri Vetrimalai Murugan Temple is situated behind the governor"s palace of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Rajasthan Temple, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Rajasthan Temple is located on a hillock which is opposite to postal colony. This is a grand temple which consists of many statues of gods and seems to be a common point for both the North and South Indians.

Jama Masjid, Delhi
Jama Masjid of Delhi is one of the largest mosques in India. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1644 and 1656.

Ujra Mosque, Lakshadweep
Ujra mosque in Lakshadweep has an intricately carved ceiling, which were carved from driftwood. The South Indian style of architecture is clearly seen here.


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