Book excerpt: This book is for anyone who wants to know of the many holy sites that you can visit while traveling within India, how to reach them, and what is the history and significance of these most spiritual of sacred sites, temples, and festivals. It also provides a deeper understanding of the mysteries and spiritual traditions of India. This book includes: — Descriptions of the temples and their architecture, and what you will see at each place. — Explanations of holy places of Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs, Jains, Parsis, and Muslims. — The spiritual benefits a person acquires by visiting them. This book goes beyond the usual descriptions of the typical tourist attractions and opens up the spiritual venue waiting to be revealed for a far deeper experience on every level.