The land of temples and shrines, Maharashtra has long attracted travel enthusiasts who look for peace and solitude. It'll let you set out on a religious pursuit during which you can embrace your spiritual side as per an article in DNA by Anita Aikara.

These shrines and temples across Maharashtra are visited by people of all faiths; liberals and conservatives are also welcome to journey together and international tourists who visit Maharashtra are often stunned by its majestic temples and shrines. Religious tourism is not a new idea—something thought up recently—it has its roots spread far and wide into our culture and history.

1) Jyotirling
Five of the most important jyotirlingas in Maharashtra are Aundha Nagnath, Bhimashankar, Ghrishneshwar, Parali Vajinath and Trambakeshwar. Bhimashankar, a popular pilgrim place, is named after the Bhima river. It plays host to over 25,000 pilgrims during the annual Maha Shivratri fair.

2) Nanded: The holy city
A visit to the holy city of Nanded lets you explore its history. It is one of the few historical places in the Marathwada region and is famous for its Sikh gurudwaras. In 1708, Guru Govind Singh, the tenth spiritual leader of the Sikhs, came to Nanded, and a monument has been constructed at the place where he died.

3) Shani Shingnapur
Shani Shingnapur bills itself as the place where miracles take place! Over the last few years, it has emerged as a popular religious destination and has also found a mention in the Guinness Book of World Records. People world-over are enamoured by its greatness and grandeur. On route to Shani Shingnapur, you can visit the shrine of Sai Baba at Shirdi, which is situated 122km from Nashik. It is the abode of revered saint, Sai Baba of Shirdi, who preached tolerance towards all religions and spread the message of brotherhood. Be there on a Thursday when there are special pujas and a darshan of the Sai Baba statue.

4) Ramtek

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