8 Beautiful Pilgrimage Spots You Must Visit In India in 2024

1. Vaishno Devi Temple, Jammu

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2. Shri Jagannath Temple Puri, Odisha

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3. Sri Venkateswara Swamy Vaari Temple, Andhra Pradesh

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4. Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Maharashtra

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5. Shree Somnath Jyotirling Temple, Gujarat

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6. Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Uttar Pradesh

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7. Sabarimala Sree Ayyappan Temple, Kerala

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8. Murudeshwar Shiva Temple, Karnataka

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