The Hindu Pilgrimage Act was enacted in 1959.

The primary objective of the Hindu Pilgrimage Act, 1959 is to provide facilities and conveniences to pilgrims visiting certain holy places.

The Ministry of Tourism is responsible for administering the Hindu Pilgrimage Act, 1959.

A 'pilgrim' under the Hindu Pilgrimage Act, 1959 is defined as a person who visits a holy place for religious purposes.

Only those holy places mentioned in the Hindu Pilgrimage Act, 1959 are covered under the Act.

The Hindu Pilgrimage Act, 1959 provides pilgrims with facilities and conveniences such as accommodation, food, transportation, medical assistance, security, and information and guidance services.

The Hindu Pilgrimage Act, 1959 ensures the proper management of holy places by appointing a Central Advisory Board, setting up local advisory committees, and providing funds for the development of holy places.

The Central Advisory Board under the Hindu Pilgrimage Act, 1959 is responsible for advising the Central Government on matters related to pilgrimage, coordinating the activities of local advisory committees, and reviewing and approving development plans for holy places.

Local advisory committees under the Hindu Pilgrimage Act, 1959 are constituted by the State Governments.

Local advisory committees under the Hindu Pilgrimage Act, 1959 are responsible for advising the State Government on matters related to pilgrimage, coordinating the activities of various agencies involved in pilgrimage, and preparing and implementing development plans for holy places.

The Hindu Pilgrimage Act, 1959 ensures the safety and security of pilgrims by deploying police personnel at holy places, setting up surveillance cameras, and providing medical assistance.

The penalties for violating the provisions of the Hindu Pilgrimage Act, 1959 include fine or imprisonment, or both, as well as cancellation of license or permit.

The Hindu Pilgrimage Act, 1959 promotes the development of holy places by providing financial assistance, encouraging private investment, and promoting tourism.

The Hindu Pilgrimage Act, 1959 is significant as it ensures the safety and security of pilgrims, promotes the development of holy places, and facilitates the smooth conduct of pilgrimages.

The holy places specifically mentioned in the Hindu Pilgrimage Act, 1959 include Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Rameshwaram, Dwarka, Puri, Varanasi, Ayodhya, Mathura, and Haridwar.