Definition of «pilgrimage»

Usage examples

1. Every year, millions of Hindus embark on a pilgrimage to the city of Varanasi to bathe in the holy Ganges River.
2. Muslims from all around the world undertake the pilgrimage, known as Hajj, to the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia at least once in their lifetime.
3. In Buddhism, the pilgrimage to the sacred site of Bodh Gaya, where the Buddha attained enlightenment, is considered a significant spiritual journey.
4. Many Christians travel to the Vatican City in Rome to participate in the pilgrimage to the St. Peter's Basilica, the holiest site in Christianity.
5. The Camino de Santiago, a network of ancient pilgrimage routes in Spain, attracts thousands of people each year who walk hundreds of kilometers to reach the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral.
6. The Kumbh Mela, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, is a Hindu pilgrimage held every twelve years where devotees gather to bathe in the holy rivers of India.
7. Some individuals embark on a personal pilgrimage to reconnect with their spirituality or seek self-discovery by exploring different religious and sacred sites around the world.
8. The Shikoku Pilgrimage in Japan is a 1,200 kilometer-long route that encompasses 88 temples and is taken by Buddhist pilgrims seeking spiritual enlightenment.
9. In some indigenous cultures, individuals undertake a pilgrimage to sacred mountains, lakes, or forests as a means of connecting with their ancestral lands and seeking spiritual guidance.
10. The Northern Caminos in Norway and Sweden are popular pilgrimage routes for people seeking solitude and reflection while hiking through scenic landscapes.