Sapta Puri

Sapta puri are seven holy cities in India that are considered to be the most sacred places for Hindus. They are believed to grant liberation from the cycle of birth and death to those who visit them. ¹²

The names of the sapta puri are:

  • Ayodhya: The birthplace of Lord Rama, the hero of the epic Ramayana. It is located on the banks of the Sarayu river in Uttar Pradesh. ¹³
  • Mathura: The birthplace of Lord Krishna, the supreme personality of Godhead. It is situated on the banks of the Yamuna river in Uttar Pradesh. ¹²
  • Haridwar: The gateway to the Himalayas and the abode of Lord Shiva. It is where the sacred Ganga river emerges from the mountains and enters the plains. It is also known as Maya or Gaya. ¹²
  • Varanasi: The oldest living city in the world and the city of Lord Shiva. It is also called Kashi or Benaras. It is located on the banks of the Ganga river in Uttar Pradesh. ¹²
  • Kanchipuram: The city of a thousand temples and the seat of learning and culture. It is also known as Kanchi or the golden city. It is situated in Tamil Nadu. ¹²
  • Ujjain: The ancient city of Avantika and the site of the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, one of the 12 manifestations of Lord Shiva. It is located on the banks of the Kshipra river in Madhya Pradesh. ¹²
  • Dwarka: The kingdom of Lord Krishna and the place where he spent his last days. It is also called Dwaravati or the city of gates. It is located on the coast of Gujarat. ¹²

These are the sapta puri places of pilgrimage. I hope you found this information helpful and interesting.