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India is a country that is filled with historic and spiritual destinations that can fill your soul with awe and fulfilment. Whether it is our forts, mountains, caves, lakes or temples, everything has a story. The stories could be mythological or historical. But many of them contain lessons and teachings that can lead us into a path of righteousness, justice and truth. If you are planning for a vacation that gives you a meaningful feeling of growth in your spiritual path and also takes you into a world of fun and excitement, you are at the right place. In this article, we have covered 4 of the best places for achieving both the goals that are mentioned above. Let’s dive in.

1. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Varanasi is a place that is brimming with tradition, ancestral heritage, spiritual depth and mythological and historic stories. The best experience that you can gift your child here would be the evening Dashashwamedh Ghat Aarti. An amalgamation of drums, fire and movements, this festival, will surely conquer the heart of your child.

As we all know, kids are curious creatures. When you are at Varanasi, they will be constantly developing their perception about the world by asking you questions such as, “Why these ghats have different names?”, “Why people are chanting?” and “Why are these lanterns floating on the water?”, among many others.

You can gift your son or daughter an unforgettable experience in life by taking them for an early morning boat ride through the Ganges. Also, don’t forget to refer the stories related to the temples that you see around and recount them to your child. He or she might never forget these experiences that you’ll have together.

2. Amritsar, Punjab

In Amritsar, you can teach your kids spirituality through values such as compassion, service and equality. More than rituals, you will experience these values in action here. The best thing that you can do for your kid this year would be to visit the Golden Temple at Amritsar together. Did you know that the world’s largest community kitchen is in this place? It’s called langar and everyday thousands of people from all religions, castes and regions, fill their stomach in this place. You can tell your child to help in this community service for a few minutes. This would be a very impactful and simple way to introduce your son or daughter into the great benevolent values of equality, humility and empathy.

3. Rishikesh Uttarakhand
The musical and colourful Ganga Aarti is something that kids adore. Its full of movement and let them roam freely. Allow them to absorb the spiritual energy, river breeze and the ritualistic elegance of chantings.

You can find peaceful ashrams where simple mindfulness-for-children sessions are offered. These experiences will help your child to start his or her spiritual journey through simple yoga poses, storytelling and breathing techniques.

4. Bodh Gaya, Bihar
Known as the place where The Buddha achieved enlightenment, this is a place where your child can calmly settle into the spiritual purity of The Enlightened One’s teachings. In fact, The Mahabodhi Temple is a spiritual adobe that easily attracts the curious minds of children.

Also, don’t forget to take your child to The Bodhi Tree under which Siddhartha Gautama achieved Nirvana. The spiritual energy near this tree is immense and it will flow directly into your child's soul.

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