44 Mantra, Sloka And Prayer Poems.the qualities of pilgrimages. It is rightly mentioned in the Holy
Books that a person living anywhere after controlling his sense-
organs can claim it as his perfect place of pilgrimage similar to
Pushkar, Prayag and Kurukshetra.
Pilgrimages are holy places. So visiting a pilgrimage is an act of
virtue. All of us should visit pilgrimages according to our ability.
We should be aware of the magnanimity of all the places of
pilgrimage. It brings us virtues. It makes a man happy.
Men may commit mistakes on their way to life. They may commit
sins, too. It degrades their morality. They grow immoral losing their
values and principles. They become sinners with the burden of vices.
Sinners can never prosper in their life. They cannot bring prosperity
for their country, too. They make their journey towards the places of
pilgrimage for remission of sins. They believe that visiting
pilgrimages saves them from sins. It reduces their burden. So
visiting pilgrimages has been prescribed in all religions. Many
people visit places of pilgrimage with the sole purpose of gathering
virtues.
Sins are also remitted through charity, sacrifice, great festivals and
worships. But lot of fund is needed to organize such religious
festivals and rituals. The cost of visiting the places of pilgrimages is
comparatively lower. There are many places where you may reach
on foot or at a minimum cost.
There are many positive effects of pilgrimages. Taking baths or
spending nights in a pilgrimage equals the good effects of all
sacrifices done by a person so far. Such a person is fortunate enough
to enter heaven.
There are many pilgrimages in different countries of the world
including Bangladesh and India. For example, Chandranath,
Langalbandh, Navadweep, Goya, Kashi, Vrindavan, Hardwar, Mathura,
Puri etc. Many pilgrims come together to visit these pilgrimages.