Developmental Dimensions and Pilgrimage Tourism (With Special Reference to Karimnagar District of Andhra Pradesh)
SAJTH, July 2012, Vol. 5, No. 2 Developmental Dimensions and Pilgrimage Tourism (With special reference to Karimnagar District of Andhra Pradesh) G. VIJAY*, G. S. CHAUHAN**, V. RAJESWARI***, RAJESH KUMAR**** and PRIYANKA CHOWDHARY***** *G. Vijay, Research Scholar, Tourism Management, Kakatiya University, Warangal, Andhra Pradesh. **G. S. Chauhan, Ph.D. Education Officer, UGC – Central Region Office, Arera Colony, Bittan Market, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. ***V. Rajeswari, Ph.D., Head, Dept. of MBA, Chaitanya P.G. College, (Autonomous), Warangal, Andhra Pradesh. ****Rajesh Kumar, Ph.D., Principal, Dayanand College, Ajmer (Rajasthan). *****Priyanka Chowdhary, Research Scholar, Dept. of Gandhian Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh. ABSTRACT Tourism in India has emerged as one of the major segment of the economy. India, with its rich cultural heritage, ancient monuments, world famous temples, architecture masterpieces, wild animal's sanctuaries and scenic sports, country holds a great attraction for the overseas as well as domestic tourists. Since time immemorial, people had to walk long distance or use animals or carts for travel for pilgrimage. The pilgrimage (Tirth Yatra) was therefore, a journey undertaken for the betterment of spiritual pursuits. Travel or pilgrimage for mental peace and to gain knowledge about rich heritage or religious places in the country is an integral part of Indian culture and tradition. The state of Andhra Pradesh in India is the rich tourist state and magnificent historically, culturally and ecologically and it is the most desirable state which provides unique platform to sell traditional handicrafts in the Tourist markets. Karimnagar district is located in the northern part of Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh, and geographically it lies in the south of the mighty river Godavari.
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