Religious tourism is deeply rooted in the history and culture of many countries, and continues to play a crucial role in the economy and identity of the destinations that promote it. India, the land of thousands of years of spirituality, is the scene of rich and varied religious tourism. Emblematic sites such as Amritsar with its Golden Temple, Varanasi along the Ganges, Ayodhya with the Ram Mandir, Puri and its Jagannath temple, as well as Sarnath and Bodh Gaya for Buddhists, attract millions of pilgrims and tourists every year. This analysis explores how spiritual tourism is shaping modern India, while preserving the profound links between tradition and economic development.
You can find the first two parts of this analysis of religious tourism in Saudi Arabia and Europe here. A Diverse Religious Landscape The landscape of religious tourism in India is diverse, encompassing significant sites for various religions (Times of India). Each of these sites attracts a large...
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