Q1
What river is Varanasi located on?
AThe Ganga
BThe Yamuna
CThe Indus
DThe Brahmaputra
CBSEClass 7 (CBSE)Social ScienceCh 8 · Topic 1
Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage
India has many sacred sites that attract pilgrims from different religions, reflecting the country's deep spiritual traditions and diversity
Core concept
Hindu pilgrimage sites include Varanasi (on the Ganga), the Char Dham (four sacred sites), and various temples dedicated to different deities across India.
How it works
Other religions have their own sacred sites too - Bodh Gaya for Buddhists (where Buddha attained enlightenment), Amritsar's Golden Temple for Sikhs, and Ajmer Sharif for Muslims.
Why it matters
Pilgrimage often involves travel, rituals, and personal or communal reflection, playing an important role in many people's spiritual and cultural lives.
Key detail
These sacred sites also contribute to India's tourism and local economies, as millions of pilgrims and tourists visit these places each year, supporting local communities.
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• Varanasi is a major Hindu pilgrimage site.
• The Char Dham are four sacred Hindu sites.
• Bodh Gaya is sacred to Buddhists.
• The Golden Temple in Amritsar is sacred to Sikhs.
• Ajmer Sharif is sacred to Muslims.
• Pilgrimage involves travel, rituals and reflection.
• Pilgrimage plays a role in spiritual and cultural life.
• Sacred sites support tourism and local economies.