Tirtha: Holy Pilgrim Centres of the Hindus Saptapuris & Chaar Dhaam

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Discover the ten greatest tirthas of Hindus. Fascinating temple towns that are not just places of pilgrimage but sacred spaces resonant with myths and legends. These ancient cities are the seven sacred tirthas of the Saptapuris – Varanasi, Kabchipuram, Haridwar, Ayodhya, Ujjain, Mathura and Dwarka and the four great dhaams of Badrinath, Puri, Dwarka and Rameshwaram, with Dwarka being both a puri and a dhaam. These temple towns represent the finest examples of Indian architecture and continue to be centers of music, dance, sculpture, painting and crafts.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Subhadra Sen Gupta

Subhadra Sen Gupta is a well-known writer on Indian history and culture. Her books aim to capture the fascinating, vibrant and many hued aspects of the people, places and history of India. Her books include the popular Devalaya: Great Temples of India, Devi Devata: Gods & Goddesses of India, Tirtha: Holy Pilgrim Centres of the Hindus, Chaar Dhaam: A Guide to the Hindu Pilgrimages, Varanasi: A Pilgrimage to Light. And a collection of historical short stories, Waiting for Tansen.