Highlights the belief and devotion guiding the walk

Parikrama

Ayodhya / Panch Kosi

Ayodhya’s Panch Koshi Parikrama
Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram, is a city where devotion breathes in every corner. The Panch Koshi Parikrama (approx. 15 km) encircles Ayodhya’s holiest shrines. Pilgrims begin with a dip in the Sarayu River, then walk past Kanak Bhavan, Nageshwarnath Temple, Dashrath Mahal, Hanuman Garhi, and Ram Janmabhoomi. Along the way, chants of “Ram Ram” fill the air, and the evening Sarayu aarti lights up the river with golden flames.

Girnar

The Sacred Circle of Gujarat
Mount Girnar, rising from the plains of Junagadh in Gujarat, is revered as a meeting point of Hindu and Jain traditions. The Girnar Lili Parikrama is a 36 km circumambulation around the mountain, performed annually by lakhs of devotees. The path winds through forests, villages, and sacred shrines, alive with chants, lamps, and the fragrance of devotion.

Govardhan

In Krishna’s Loving Embrace
Govardhan Hill, revered as Giriraj Maharaj, is the sacred mound Lord Krishna lifted to shelter the people of Braj from torrential rains. The Govardhan Parikrama is a 21 km circumambulation around this holy hill, performed by millions of devotees each year. Every step is a remembrance of Krishna’s leelas, every chant of “Radhe Radhe” a call to divine love.

Rath Yatra

Kuruksutra

The Land of the Gita
Kurukshetra, the legendary battlefield of the Mahabharata, is also the sacred land where Lord Krishna revealed the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna. The 48 Kos Parikrama (approx. 96 miles) encircles the holy sites of Kurukshetra, connecting sacred tanks, temples, and ghats that echo with the eternal call of dharma.

Narmada

The Eternal Circle of Rewa
The Narmada Parikrama is one of India’s most profound pilgrimages, a sacred circumambulation of the entire river Narmada (ancient name Rewa). Unlike other pilgrimages that focus only on the source, this Parikrama covers both banks of the river from Amarkantak (the origin) to the Arabian Sea at Bharuch, and back again—spanning nearly 3,500 km.

Pandharpur

Braj Mandal 84 Kosh

Krishna’s Eternal Playground
The Braj Chaurasi Kos Parikrama (252 km, approx. 7–8 days) is one of the most revered pilgrimages in India. Covering the entire Braj region, it circles through Mathura, Vrindavan, Govardhan, Barsana, Nandgaon, Gokul, Mahavan, Baldeo, and 84 sacred forests (van), 24 gardens, and 20 kunds (ponds). Every grain of Braj’s soil is believed to hold the memory of Krishna’s leelas—his childhood pranks, flute melodies, and eternal love for Radha.

Deogarh

Kashi

The Eternal Circle of Shiva’s City
Kashi (Varanasi), the spiritual capital of India, is revered as the city of Lord Shiva where liberation (moksha) is assured. The Panchkoshi Parikrama is an 88 km sacred circumambulation around the holy boundary of Kashi, traditionally completed in five days. Devotees begin with a dip at Manikarnika Ghat, then circle through five designated halts—Kardmeshwar, Bhimchandi, Rameshwar, Shivpur, and Kapildhara.

Vrindavan

In the Land of Divine Love
Vrindavan, the sacred land where Lord Krishna spent his childhood, is alive with devotion in every corner. The Vrindavan Parikrama Marg is a 10–15 km sacred path that circles the town, beginning near the ISKCON Krishna-Balaram Mandir or Govind Dev Ji Temple. Pilgrims walk barefoot, chanting “Radhe Radhe,” as they pass through temples, ghats, and sacred groves where Krishna’s leelas unfolded.

Barsana

The Abode of Radha Rani
Barsana, the birthplace of Radha Rani, is one of the most beloved destinations in Braj. The Barsana Parikrama circles the sacred hills of Brahmanchal and Gahvar Van, where Radha spent her childhood. The Parikrama has two routes—Badi Parikrama (7 km) and Choti Parikrama (4 km)—both offering darshan of Radha’s temples and the divine landscapes of Braj.

Prachi Parikrama Orissa (River)

Rediscovering the Eastern Saraswati
The Prachi River Parikrama is a 7-day, 110 km pilgrimage along the banks of the ancient Prachi, often called the Eastern Saraswati. Flowing through Puri, Khurda, Cuttack, and Jagatsinghpur districts, the river nurtured civilizations older than Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro. The Parikrama revives its spiritual and cultural glory, connecting temples, mutts, and heritage sites that line its course.

Omkareshuar Parikrama

The Island of Om
Omkareshwar, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is uniquely located on Mandhata Island in the Narmada River, naturally shaped like the sacred syllable “Om.” The Omkareshwar Parikrama is a 7–8 km circular walk around the island, taking 3–4 hours at a gentle pace. Devotees believe that completing this Parikrama fulfills wishes, removes karmic debts, and brings blessings from both Lord Shiva and Mother Narmada.

Kamad Giri

The Heart of Chitrakoot
Kamadgiri, meaning “the hill that fulfills desires”, is the spiritual nucleus of Chitrakoot, revered as the very abode of Lord Ram during his exile. The Kamadgiri Parikrama is a sacred 5 km circumambulation around the forested hill, lined with temples and shrines on all sides. Pilgrims believe that walking this circle with devotion brings peace, fulfillment of wishes, and liberation from sorrows.

Raj Jot Yatra

Gandhmadan Parikrama

Pampath Gaman Yatra