# Pilgrimage to holy places *Pilgrimage (tirtha-yatra) to holy places has been practiced since time immemorial. Sacred places like Vrindavana, Mathura, and the banks of the Yamuna are considered dhamas where the Lord is easily approached. However, the greatest pilgrimage places are created by the presence of devotees — the lotus feet of a pure devotee are equal to all holy places. While visiting pilgrimage sites purifies one, devotional service to the Lord surpasses all such benefits. The true purpose of pilgrimage is to meet saintly persons and hear from them about Krishna.* ## Pilgrimage Places Purify ![[sb/3/20/4]] ![[sb/4/30/37]] ## Vrindavana Is the Best Pilgrimage Place ![[sb/4/8/42]] ## The Lord Is Easily Approached at Holy Places ![[sb/3/1/17]] ## Devotees Create Pilgrimage Places ![[sb/4/6/25]] ![[sb/4/22/11]] ## Devotional Service Excels Pilgrimage ![[sb/3/3/26]] ## The Purpose of Pilgrimage ![[sb/3/1/16]] ![[sb/3/1/45]] ## From the Index - [[index/entries/pilgrimage-place|Pilgrimage Place(s)]] — Sacred destinations - [[index/entries/vrndavana|Vrindavana]] — Best of all - [[index/entries/mathura|Mathura]] — Holy city