Scholars write ‘For sure one life is not enough to explore the birthplace of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism.’ India is indeed a fascinating country that renews faith and makes people believe in a power above, name it God, a Supreme Being or an overseer of the universe. Rajasthan is one such place in India that hoards uncounted temples and deities. Religion and traditions hold a higher place in Rajasthan. Reading a travel blog or book leads you to overlook the marvelous things a place has to offer. If Albert Einstein can undermine religion by reading a book, then a traveler can inhale more worldly experience by mere looking and feeling. To experience enlightenment you need not travel barefoot to a divine spot or fast for three days. A quiet corner is all you need to calm the unrest within you, and that is what Rajasthan serves you with. Travel to Rajasthan if you want to experience spiritual awakening.
Rajasthan - The Land of Answers:
Making Rajasthan a memorable experience is not just about traversing through the endless sand dunes and braving the scorching sun. It is about your patience and willpower, which will help you discover light at the end of the tunnel. The greatness of Rajasthan is filled with deities that revel in the skies when their devotees adorn the temple with chimes of bells. The resonance of the bells itself is so melodious and peaceful that it bathes you with divinity. You will find travelers soul searching or just being, inside the temples for hours motionless in a mission to grasp some quiet moments. rnEvery house in Rajasthan is adorned with deities, ranging from the Hindu pantheons, goddesses, folk heroes and kings. All the villages have their temples, a structure daubed with stones or carved, dedicated to a sacred deity to celebrate their unwavering faith. They believe every faith has its Gods, even the cosmos. Faith is drawn from inspiration and nothing else. When you travel to Rajasthan, you will find it very tolerant, allowing faiths to mingle in order to establish a new vocabulary for those who believe in the power of Gods. rnThe religious kaleidoscope Rajasthan portrays is remarkable. On one hand you will hear chanting of Jain hymns and their abidance to rigid rules, while on the other hand you will notice the ardor Rajput’s present to sanctify their faith as well as the zealous celebrations of the Bhil community. The Mosques and temples are intricately sculptured with orchards surrounding the structure is a sight to witness. Due to harsh conditions the trees provided shade and shelter, the people started considering them as Gods and today, Rajasthan discourages tree-felling and poaching. rnOf the many spiritual destinations one may come across in Rajasthan, ones that you should add to your itinerary are the Brahma temple in Pushkar, Dargah Sharif in Ajmer, Dilwara Temple in Mount Abu and the Jain temple in Ranakpur. Each of these places tells a story of its own. Don’t forget to visit them during your travel to Rajasthan.