Char Dham Pilgrimage in Uttarakhand

One thing that is widely believed across the country is that a Hindu should go on this Char Dham Yatra pilgrimage at least once in their lifespan. This pilgrimage is very holy and sacred. It is also believed that one can seek forgiveness for all their sins and make a step toward salvation. According to the priests and sages, each shrine holds special significance in Hindu mythology. The four shrines of Char Dham Yatra are Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri, and Gangotri.

The four Dhams of the pilgrimage are listed below:

Kedarnath: Kedarnath Temple is a famous religious location situated in Uttarakhand, India. This beautiful temple is dedicated to lord Shiva and is located amidst the might Himalayas at the head of Mandakini River. This spot holds extraordinary strict importance in Hindu folklore as it is accepted that the Pandava siblings had made this shrine to regret for their wrongdoings. They wanted to seek forgiveness and grace for killing their cousins and other blood relations. This lovely and sacred shrine is committed to lord Shiva and is situated in the midst of the mighty Himalayas at the head of Mandakini River. This is the prime destination for pilgrims seeking salvation. This temple besides being one of the significant dhams of Char Dhams is also one of the favourite temples for Shiva Devotees to seek blessings, across the country.

Badrinath: One of the Dhams in the prestigious Char Dham Yatra is Badrinath. Moreover, it is also one of the Panch Badri temples. Followers in large numbers come to this spiritual location annually to seek the Lord's blessings. The holy and sacred Badrinath Shrine is dedicated to lord Vishnu. It is one of the most popular places for Vishnu devotees to worship their idol here. This temple, which is situated in the Garhwal Hills at a height of about 10,000 feet, offers you some breathtaking views. It gives enthralling panoramic vistas, which is something to anticipate. As Badrinath Temple is located at a great height, the weather here is worth experiencing. You can also look forward to tackling the challenging weather as the temperature can go as low to zero degrees too sometimes. May-June and September-October are the peak season here in Badrinath.

Yamunotri: Yamunotri Temple is a beautiful and one of the most famous shrines of Char Dham. Dedicated to “Goddess Yamuna” this Dham would be the first you will be visiting on your Char Dham Yatra Tour. Located amidst the beautiful snow-capped mountains the sacred temple here was built by the King of Tehri in 1839. You will be filled with tranquility and your heart would be at utmost peace after seeking blessings at the Yamunotri Shrine.

Gangotri: The Gangotri Temple is believed to be the highest temple ever made and dedicated to Goddess Ganga. Gangotri Shrine holds a special significance in Hindu Mythology for its own reasons. Devotees around the country visit this holy temple to seek the blessings of Goddess Ganga. It is believed that Gangotri is the spot where River Ganga entered Earth from Heaven. And it is also famous as it is also believed that Pandavas used to conduct the boundless Deva Yagna here.

Read this travel guide for more details about Char Dham Yatra.