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The Ethics of Religious Tourism: Sustainability, Culture, and Economics

The Ethics of Religious Tourism: Sustainability, Culture, and Economics Religious tourism is one of the oldest and most influential forms of travel in human history. From the pilgrimages to Mecca and Varanasi to the visits to Jerusalem, Bodh Gaya, or the Vatican, millions undertake sacred journeys each year in search of spiritual fulfillment. Yet, in the modern era, these ancient pathways of devotion are intertwined with commerce, culture, and environmental concerns. The growing popularity of […]

By Religion World

November 7, 2025

Restoration works for temples in Mysuru Palace starts

The Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage, with funding from the Muzurai and Tourism departments, has taken up restoration of the main temples on the Mysuru palace. The restoration work on the Shwethavaraha Swamy temple, Trinayaneshwara temple, Gayatri temple, Bhuvaneshwari temple, Lakshmiramana temple, and Prasanna Krishnaswamy temple has already begun. These historic and protected temples are in dire need of restoration. While Shwethavaraha Swamy temple is being restored at a cost of ₹30 lakh, the […]

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August 8, 2017

Karnataka Tourisms launches Puneetha Yatra

The Karnataka State tourism department is launching 21 special package tours under Puneetha Yatra to cater to religious tourists. Through these packages the government is planning to promote religious trips to boost tourism in the state. This Puneetha Yatra is a new package apart from the already existing nine religious circuits. The Package will cover religious institutions, temples and destinations. Puneetha Yatra will have 12 circuits like Basavanna circuit, Jain circuit, Buddhist circuit and religion-based special temple tours. Some will cover the whole of North Karnataka, some only […]

By Religion World

July 19, 2017