• Pavan Kumar S S
• Dr Ramesh O Olekar

Pilgrimage tourism holds a significant position in India's multifaceted travel sector, encompassing a wide spectrum of religions and faiths. India, as a culturally rich and unified nation, boasts an abundance of pilgrimage destinations that cater to followers of various faiths from around the world. Although India's secular identity ensures the existence of pilgrimage sites for all religions, the preeminence of Hinduism has led to a profusion of Hindu pilgrimage destinations. This study focuses primarily on assessing the perspectives of tourists regarding the promotion of pilgrimage tourism in Ballari District. Ballari District, situated in the heart of India, is a region replete with spiritual significance and offers a unique blend of cultural heritage and religious diversity. By understanding tourists' views on the promotion of pilgrimage tourism in this district, we can gain valuable insights into how to harness its potential for attracting visitors and fostering economic growth, all while preserving its rich religious and cultural heritage

Spiritual Tourism, Hindu pilgrimage, Travel landscape etc

"UNDERSTANDING THE TOURIST BEHAVIOUR IN RURAL PILIGRIMAGES CENTRES: A STUDY OF SELECT PLACES IN BALLARI DISTRICT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 1, page no.238-244, January-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRGB06032.pdf

"UNDERSTANDING THE TOURIST BEHAVIOUR IN RURAL PILIGRIMAGES CENTRES: A STUDY OF SELECT PLACES IN BALLARI DISTRICT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 1, page no. pp238-244, January-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRGB06032.pdf