India is a country that has ancient civilizations around the globe. There is a lot of developmental work going on in the country that is still progressing and competing with other nations. If you visit the ancient villages and cities in India, you will get a lot of stories that will not just help you have better general knowledge but also make you honor the hard work that goes into managing the culture, traditions, architecture, education, history, etc. of the areas. Today we will list here some ancient cities and how they have evolved from being important centres of trade and commercialization in recent times.
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1) Varanasi’s history lies in the 11th century. Located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi has earned the title of Spiritual Capital of India. It is because the place attracts many devotees or pilgrims from all over the globe to visit at least once in their lifetime. Ganga aarti is a beautiful religious experience that one must not miss out on if they are traveling to Varanasi for any work. The positive energy that you will get in the Ghats is something that will help you lead a better life always.
2) Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh is believed to have a history of 5000 years. Yes, just imagine how much information you can get and how many stories you will be able to learn if you visit the city of Ujjain. It is a wonderful religious place to also witness one of the 12 jyotirlingas i.e. Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga when you are in Ujjain.
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3) Rajgir situated in Bihar comes under the Nalanda district. One can find here several ancient scriptures written by the Hindus, Jains, and Buddhists. Rajgir is renowned for having powerful dynasties such as the Mauryans, Haryankas, and Pradyotas. Also, the ancient university of Nalanda is discovered in Rajgir.
4) Ayodhya is a place where Lord Rama lived for the majority of his life. It is believed that worshipping Lord Rama is equal to worshipping the crores of Gods and Goddesses that exist in the Indian culture. Ayodhya’s Rama Janmabhoomi Mandir is one of the most important spiritual places for the people of India.
5) Madurai in Southern India is one of the famous places to research the history that goes back to the 3rd century BC. Madurai temples are one of the best pilgrimage places in India. If one has visited Madurai, he will never miss the chance to go to the Meenakshi Amman Temple there. The temple’s architecture is amazing and hard to find in any other part of the country, no matter what!
6) Thanjavur or Tanjore is one of the ancient cultural cities in India. The city located in South India is famous for Tanjore painting and Carnatic music. People visit the temples that date back to the Chola period and thus, the place has several temples that come under the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Whether you like history as a subject or not, visiting these places and learning the roots of our existence will always come in handy to feel grateful for the contribution of several people who have left behind a rich cultural legacy in India.
