Yatra
Noun (Pilgrimage/Travel)यात्रा
Definition
A religious or cultural journey, often to sacred sites like Varanasi, Puri, or Ayodhya, with spiritual or historical significance.
Contextual Sentence: "In GS Paper II (Governance), Yatras highlight India’s cultural tourism and religious diversity, often discussed in questions on heritage conservation."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Yatra = Journey + 'A' for 'Ayodhya' → Link to sacred sites like Ayodhya’s Ramayana ties.
Synonyms
Pilgrimage
Religious Tour
Hajj (Islamic equivalent)
Antonyms
Urban Commute
Tourism (Non-Religious)