Articles related to "Holy Places"

India's holy places attract more and more foreigners every year. There are some basic rules to visiting India's religious sites that tourists should pay attention to.

India is filled with destinations that have a connection to a religion or a spiritual leader. Here are some of India's most visited pilgrimage places.

Whether Muslim, Christian or Jewish, the holy sites in Jerusalem, the holy city, are a must-see. For the less religious, Jerusalem has many places to learn and have fun.

There are generally accepted historical and archaeological facts about a Jerusalem location which has become the subject of another dangerous Arab-Israeli dispute.

The International Conference on Tourism of Islamic Countries in Tehran will discuss the current state of tourism in these countries and find ways for promoting it.

Does the temple in Jerusalem need to be rebuilt in order to usher in the end times? A closer look at John's use of temple imagery suggests this isn't the case.

Follow a walking tour from below Piazza Duomo to the roof of Milan's cathedral, a Flamboyant Gothic masterpiece whose history dates back to the early Christian Saints

In an age where belief systems clash, humanity requires a theopoetic instead of a theology. The theopoetic insists on mystery, doubts, and questions rather than answers.

In Pearl Harbor, Battleship Row is destroyed. The USS Arizona is hit, sending some 1,000 to their deaths.

Despite the fallout from the Great Disappointment, a small group of William Miller's followers applied some of his key ideas in founding the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

A guide to some of the famous Buddhist temples around Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand.

For a real touch of English culture take a trip to Exeter for its Summer Craft Market in the glorious setting of the Cathedral Green.

Most members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints would like to improve their temple attendance; here are ways to make temple worship a priority.

The tear-shaped island of Phu Quoc in the Gulf of Thailand is called the Island of 99 Mountains because of sandstone chains that gradually descend from north to south.

Sri Guru Granth Sahib, holy book of Sikhs, carries a wondrous universal call for removing discrimination based upon religion. Teaches peace and love.

A guide to some of the famous Buddhist temples around Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand.

The Church of the Nativity in Manger Square in the centre of Bethlehem is one of Christianity's most revered sites. It is according to tradition the birthplace of Jesus

The small town of Kollur in Karnataka, South India, attracts pilgrims to its famous temple devoted to the goddess Shri Mookambika.

This article explains what The Way Of The Cross is.

It is best to pack light for a trip to India, but essential items to bring from home include earplugs, sunscreen and prescription medicines.

Air travel bombards flyers with high altitudes, hot airports, cold planes and swollen feet. So how do you look good but stay comfortable?

Crater Lake lies within a deep hole on Mount Mazama. It is a dizzying sight, indicative of its extraordinary beginnings.

Shinto is the national religion of Japan and a way of expressing the spiritual connection between humans and the natural world.

KIng Ashoka was the epitome of a religious and spiritual leader who sought to unify all the people of his land. Without him Buddhism may have never blossomed as it did.

Can the ancient site of Çatalhöyükthe tell us anything about the origins of Wicca?

Native Americans consider it a holy place and call it the Bear's Lodge. Scientists call it an igneous rock and for both reasons, it is protected by National Park Service.

From 1948 until June 1967, Jerusalem had been a divided city with West Jerusalem part of the Israeli sector and East Jerusalem part of the Jordanian side.

Built in the third century BC by Emperor Ashoka, this temple complex in Bihar state is a sacred site for the world's 300 million Buddhists

Malacca the name echoes with intrigue and romanceconjuring pictures of ancient privateers plundering Portuguese galleons, the town has a fascinating 600-year history.

Japan's most recognizable landmark draws thousands of tourists and pilgrims from around the world annually, for several different reasons

When Ottoman Sultan, Selim I appeared, with an army, at the gates of Jerusalem in 1517 he was welcomed by the Ulama who peacefully presented him with the keys to the city

It began in the middle of the 1980's when eight young children began to hear the voices of Mary and have not ceased since.

The isolated cultures of the south pacific were influenced by occupying Allied (usually US) military forces in World War Two with lasting effects.

Petra, an ancient city carved out of red sandstone, shows the advanced culture of a civilization that lived there more than 2,000 years ago.

Ancient Rome had many fabulous structures, but one of the most spectacular is the one built by Vespasian, the Coliseum, or Flavian Amphitheater.

Seiriol left a life of privilege as a member of the Welsh royal family to become a hermit on a remote island. His fame spread far beyond his humble hermit's cell.

Colonised by the Portuguese, Dutch and the British, Malacca is Malaysia's oldest settlement, founded by an unlikely conflict between a dog anda mouse deer.

Religious buildings are among the main tourist attractions.

The tulasi leaf is steeped in legend. Its ritual marriage to God in the form of the shaligram stone is conducted in every Hindu household.

Must-see churches exist seemingly everywhere in Western Europe. Here is a list of the churches to view and behold on a trip to France and Germany.

It is time for Eid - the Muslim holiday for sharing love. There is lots that can be done to inculcate the spirit of Eid in children. Here are some Eid ideas for children.

Holy Island - Lindisfarne was invaded by the Vikings and introduced to the word of God by St. Aiden - it is a place with an ancient history and great spirituality.

Morgan Llywelyn's Finn Mac Cool, written in 1994, is among her best efforts to bring the mythic heroes of Irish folklore to the modern reader.

The season of Lent offers new ways to rejuvenate a spiritual connection to Christ, to God, to the divine spirit within through prayer and contemplation.

Why bring myrrh? The answer to this and other questions are found in these ideas for lessons teaching the Epiphany.

Paramahansa Yogananda's poem portrays the attitude of the spiritual aspirant who understands the spiritual goal of realizing the divine nature within.

Make a shrine, plant garden, draw a picture, or take a field trip to honor the Virgin Mary in May.

Of all the things to see in Britain, Stonehenge remains one of the UK's true mysteries. No trip to England is complete without a tour of these mammoth stones.

Barabbas was a leader of an insurrection aimed specifically at Pilate. Pilate wished him dead, but was manipulated into setting him free and condemning the innocent Jesus

Planning an LDS temple wedding? Get the most out of your temple experience and learn what to expect during a sealing ceremony with these preparation tips.