Tirtha, in Hinduism, a holy river, mountain, or other place made sacred through association with a deity or saint. The seven holiest Hindu cities are said to be the sites of events recounted in mythological texts: Kashi (modern Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh), where the god Shiva founded a …

2024年10月24日 · 1) The term tīrtha (तीर्थ, “Receptacle”) means a clean vessel containing water; ‘ tīrtha ’ (literally) is that which exists for the purpose of saving people, i.e., freeing them from their sins. In some places ‘ tīrtha ’ is explained as ‘that by which people descend into water.’.

Tirtha means a passage, a roadway, a fjord, a staircase or a descent into a river. Customarily and traditionally these attributes are associated with pilgrim places which happen to be upon the banks or near rivers and water bodies or on the top of a hill or a mountain.

Tirtha also means sanctified water that is offered as prasada after a puja or a yajna. Even the places where great sages or gurus were born or had their mahasamadhi are considered tirthas.

2024年12月7日 · Which is an important tirtha? Ans:- The four great abodes of the gods, located at the four corners of India—Badrinatha in the north, Dwarka in the west, Rameswaram in the south, and Puri in the east—attract large numbers of pilgrims yearly.

2024年8月20日 · Tirtha Yatra, or pilgrimage to sacred places, holds immense significance in Hinduism and is considered an essential aspect of spiritual practice. The term “Tirtha” means a sacred crossing or a holy place, and “Yatra” refers to a journey or pilgrimage.

2025年1月13日 · True meaning of Tirtha is not just mere pilgrimage. Swami Purnananda explains it. The Sanskrit word ‘tirtha’ is derived from the root verb ‘tr’, meaning ‘to cross’, ‘to surpass.’

At the tirtha, a pilgrim seeks moksha and redemption from sins. In fact, many people go on a ‘thirthyatra’ when they are no longer able to carry the burden of the sins committed. In Hinduism, a tirtha is not always a temple or a particular place.

2024年10月29日 · Sacred Tirtha in Hinduism signifies holy water bodies and pilgrimage sites that offer spiritual benefits, purify sins, and enhance divine connection through rituals, emphasizing their importance in spiritual practices and merits for devotees.

2024年10月21日 · Tirtha significance, as described in the Purana, encompasses the essence of holy places that contribute to both spiritual upliftment and physical transformation. It highlights the importance of sacred rivers and sites in Hinduism, which play …