WHERE CAN YOU FIND?-BEST HOLI TEMPLES FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE-VISIT INDIA

 INTRODUCTION--

Holi is a popular festival in India celebrated on the last Sunday of Navratras, which is observed to be a day of thanksgiving for victory in many fights. Hindus celebrate this festival as they are considered as having been victorious against Kauras during Ramayan. It is celebrated by some religions across the world and there are various festivals that take place during its celebration like Diwali; Durga Puja; Ganesh Chaturthi; Eid-ul-Azha; Kartik Panchami etc. But, in the case of Hinduism or India, it is only celebrated with devotion on the auspicious day of Navaratri when devotees visit the temples on this day. And the rituals conducted at these temples on that particular day of Navratras are usually carried out with utmost seriousness which makes us feel blessed and happy. As we all know that every year after reaching adulthood most of us start looking for ways to celebrate the celebrations of our life. We often find ourselves wandering online or reading about certain rituals that take place at religious places.

Here we are going to list six different temples that offer their services with utmost care and love to old people. So if you want your elders' peace of mind then these are the best 6 holy temples for elderly people around the world.

1. Sarnath Temple--

SARNATH TEMPLE UJJAIN

Sarnath is one of those ancient religious places where religious practices have started getting modified over time. There’s an amazing history of the region of Purvanchal where Bhagabati (or Siddhānta) and Mahatma Gandhi lived but his philosophy was very much applicable to the present times. However, due to the political turmoil of Bengal, many other things happened in this area like the construction of roads, rail bridges etc.

The Sarnath idol stands for Lord Ganesha who had gained fame through his teachings in Sri Lanka and also became famous for the stories told at his temples. This temple is located on a hilltop near Mandspur, in the Ujjain district of Uttar Pradesh state. Usually, the idols of Krishna and Goddess Durga are kept here and are worshipped on Dashami, when she gets reborn. The statues of Shiva are maintained next to them and they too are believed to represent Vishnu. The idol of Shruti who has become the wife of Shree Padmakar is placed inside the premises of the shrine. On the other hand, the image of Lord Hanuman is carved on the idol of Kali Das that is located in front. You can visit the Sarnath Temple from November 8-14.

2. Kathakar Bazaar, New Delhi--

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Kathak Bazaar DELHI

Kathak Bazaar is situated near Old Delhi's Chandpura Fort and is also known to be among the busiest shopping malls with thousands of stalls each in the locality. All these stores and shops sell food, clothes, handicrafts, souvenirs, books etc. The main attraction of Kathakar Bazaar is the giant Buddha statue erected inside the premises. The idol of Maa Vaishnavite Brahman has a huge stone idol on the right side while another one is on the left side. A large number of children wear red kites while playing there are swings available for kids, especially boys. Many youngsters play outside in Kathakar Bazaar till late afternoon. If you wish to get up early in the morning and grab your favourite Indian sweets, then Kathakar Bazaar will surely come into your head.

3. Manjishtha Math RAJKOT--

Manjishtha Math RAJKOT

Manjishtha Math, originally called Dharmashtam Math is located in Shahpur town of adjoining Gujarat along with Shivaji University offers education to students. Students are offered their degree from Manjishtha Math and as well, the university teaches its students many practical subjects like English language and computer science. Also, several recreational activities like sports, table tennis etc. are held here every day as well. The place is spread over 12 acres within three kilometres of Mall Road and is connected to Thoklani via two lanes. Manjishtha Math is one of the best places for senior citizens. Its popularity can be proven by the fact that the government of India is planning to set up a five billion dollars worth of complex in the city to accommodate over 60 lakh aged people in the next few years.

4. Laxmi Vilas Paswan Temple, Varanasi--

Laxmi Vilas Paswan Temple, Varanasi

Laxmi is considered a goddess of wealth and wealth. She is commonly referred to as Kamala of Bhoj and is believed to be married to Lord Rama after he won the battle against the demon king Ravana in Ayodhya. Her husband Rama is described as ‘the greatest Prince of Ayodhya whose kingdom is extended for seven hundred thousand km from the east along the Vindhyacharya.’ According to mythology, Laxmi was sent down the river Yamuna at night to escape the clutches of her brother Lakshya. Laxmi is worshipped by thousands of followers of Jainism all over India and she has a number of temples that fall under her worship category. One of such temples is called Laxmi Vilas Paswan Temple, a place in Varanasi that is visited by millions of visitors every year. In ancient days, she was called Karikari and later got married to the royal family of Jaipur.

5. Ramanand Saraswati Temple, Varanasi--

Ramanand Saraswati Temple, Varanasi

Ramanand Saraswati Temple is spread over 200 acres just beyond Banaskantha Palace. The name means “Ramnareshwarastha” which means “Ramnareshara.” When I was young, my mother used to tell me about the beauty of the Ramanand Saraswati temple. I could not imagine what it would look like to see so many deities, including Devi Saraswathi's idol inside the palace that I could not believe. Ramanand Saraswati temple in Varanasi was founded in 1610 by Lord Krishan and is credited for being one of the oldest religious places in the country. It was named for Ramanathan, a saint who was the disciple of Krishna. His death occurred between the 3rd and 4th centuries and even today, the land on the outskirts of Ramanand Saraswati Temple remains occupied by a forest. Today, there are almost 2000 pilgrims' paths around the temple.

6. Badla Hall-AGRA--

BADLA HALL- AGRA

Badla Hall is actually one of the oldest Buddhist temples in the country. It is situated in Agra's Agribusiness District which is close to Ajmer, Attock and Bahra districts. At one time in 1827 when Lord Krishna preached on Vyasaheb Bhavani Day, Badla Hall came under his control, because of which he constructed four halls inside the Hall. The first hall, which is still in existence, is dedicated to Lord Krishna and Devi Krishna is seated at the seat of this hall. The second hall is named Ekada Chakra and represents the body's breath while the third hall contains five shares which symbolize the breath and five spirits which are called Avashas. Both the halls are dedicated to Lord Krishna.

Holi is celebrated on the last Sunday of Navratras which is observed to be a day of prayers and gratitude for victories in battles. People in the US celebrate the Holi festival in different forms like making rangoli, watching movies, taking pictures with friends, etc. in different parts of America, Holi has been celebrated for centuries with a lot of traditions involving lights, sweets etc. People celebrate Holi on October 31 too.

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