Tirtha

by Subhadra Sen Gupta

Discover the ten greatest tirthas of hindus. Facinatuing temple towns that are not just places of pilgrimage but sacred spaces resonant with myths and legends. These ancient cities are the seven sacred tirthas of the Saptpuris - Varanasi, Kanchipuram, Haridwar, Ayodhya, Ujjain, Mathura and Dwarka and the four great Dhaams of Badrinath, Puri, Dwarka Rameshwaram, with Dwarka being both a puri and a dhaam. These temple towns represent the finest examples of Indian architecture and continue to be centres of music, dance,sculpture,painting and crafts. About the Author :Subhadra Sen Gupta, is a well- Known writer on Indian History nad culture . born and brought up in Delhi, Subhadra is an avid traveller and her writings have appeared in Namastae Magazine. She has also published a number of fictional books for children. A master Degree holder from the University of Delhi, She has always had a great facination for the people, places and history of India. She is currently working on a travel website.