Question
Class 7Social ScienceHow the Land Became Sacred

From the various sacred sites of India, select two of your choice and create a project explaining their significance.

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Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Varanasi): The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the holiest Hindu shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is believed to help devotees attain spiritual merit and purification. The temple and the nearby Ganga make Varanasi a major centre for rituals connected with life, death and liberation.

Bodh Gaya: Bodh Gaya is the place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. The Mahabodhi Temple and the sacred tree attract Buddhist pilgrims from across the world and symbolise the core teachings of Buddhism and the path to inner freedom.