The Seven Sacred Cities (Sapta Puri)
- Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh): Birthplace of Lord Rama.
- Mathura (Uttar Pradesh): Birthplace of Lord Krishna.
- Haridwar (Uttarakhand): Known as the "Gateway to the Gods," on the Ganges River.
- Varanasi (Kashi, Uttar Pradesh): A spiritual capital on the Ganges, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
- Kanchipuram (Tamil Nadu): An ancient city of temples, known for Kamakshi and Shiva.
- Ujjain (Avantika, Madhya Pradesh): Home to the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga.
- Dwarka (Gujarat): Lord Krishna's kingdom.
Significance
- Visiting these cities is believed to help attain moksha, freeing one from the cycle of rebirth.
- Some traditions link these cities to the body's seven chakras (energy centers).
- Each city is strongly associated with major Hindu gods like Vishnu (Rama, Krishna) and Shiva.