Life and Conditions of the People of Hindustan (1200–1550 A.D.) c7.s3.t3.18

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Among pilgrimages, there were several that became popular. Some of them were made to the shrines or relics of popular saints, others probably to sacred cities as they are to-day. The important river pilgrimages during this period were more or less confined to the Ganges, especially on the first of a lunar month. Large parties of pilgrims travelled together for convenience and safety and took ample provisions to last them on their long journey. On the whole, these pilgrimages must have been pleasant and romantic in those days of arduous travelling and dangers on the road.²