Although Hindus have several holy cities and temple cities, pilgrimage is not mandatory in Hinduism. Some important cities of Hindu devotions include Allahabad, Haridwar, Varanasi, Katra and Tirumala-Tirupati, as well as some sets of pilgrim centres which are linked together by theology.
Hinduism also has quite a number of festivals throughout the calendar. Usually, Hindu festivals have their grounding in mythology. Some widespread Hindu festivals include Dussehra, Holi and Diwali.
As well as festivals Hinduism also has certain rites. Occasions like marriage, birth and death involve sets of ceremonious customs. Cremation is considered obligatory after death and is performed by wrapping the dead body in a white cloth and placing it on a pyre until it becomes ashes.