Char Dham temples in Uttarakhand are a journey of uplifting the soul and innermost self. Situated in the Garhwal hills ranges in Uttarakhand, these are the most sacred Hindu Temples that attract devotes across India and the world. The objective of this holy trip is to attain the Moksha, the final state of liberation in Hinduism. The religious main of these char Dham temples is Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri and Gangotri Temple. Also known as Chota Char Dham, another char Dham has four holy sites spread all over India. Founded by Adi Shankaracharya, these are Badrinath in Uttarakhand, Dwarka in Gujarat, Puri in Odisha and Rameshwaram in Tamil Nadu.
Char Dham temple in Uttarakhand is a journey to the heaven of the Almighty like Eden to escape the Earthly charms where the chaos of the world halts and ethereal harmony prevails. Each shrine in this Hindu Pilgrimage circuit is belongs to a different deity and has its primary significance. Yamunotri is for Lord Goddess Yamuna, Gangotri is for Lord Ganga, Kedarnath is for Lord Shiva, and Badrinath is for Lord Vishnu. However, 4 Dham yatra opens in April/May and closes in October/November, which is the best time to visit. The Opening date of Char Dham Temple has been announced. The Journey will start on the Auspicious day occasion of Akshaya Tritiya.
Char Dham Temples
Yamunotri Dham
Yamunotri Dham is stands on the western side of the Garhwal. The Himalayas, in the Uttarakashi District of Uttarakhand, the holy site of Yamunotri. Approximately 3,293 meters above Sea Level, Yamunotri stands with its towering mountain peaks, glacier and flowing waters of the Yamuna. India’s second holiest river originates at Yamunotri, making it one of the pilgrimage sites in the Chota Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand.
The worshipped Goddess Yamuna is Said to be the daughter of Surya and the twin sister of Yama (the God of Death). The Yamuna is known by the name of Yami (Goddess of Life) in the Vedas. Bathing in the holy water of Yamuna is believe to wash away all sins and protect against untimely or painful death. Such string links in the Hindu mythology place Yamuna Devi (Goddess) in the high rank of Divinity.
Gangotri Dham
Gangotri Temple was set at a height of 3100 meters (approx). In the Himalayan ranges of Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. It holds an exceptional place in the hearts of Hindus. It is one of the holy and important pilgrimage sites of the Chota Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand. Amidst all the natural beauty and grace that the mountains and the height of a place provide. What makes Gangotri one of the sacred places is to close association with the Ganga River.
Ganga Maa (Mother), the deity worshipped by Hindus, originates from Gangotri Glacier at Gaumukh, about 18 KM from Gangotri town. It is believe that Goddess Ganga has come to earth to wash away the sins of the ancestors of king Bhagirathi. From mythology to today, the River Ganga has always been a sacred source of sanctity for humanity.
Kedarnath Dham
Kedarnath Dham is one of the most prominent places in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district. The wind seems to resonate with the name of Lord Shiva amidst the vast snow-capped peaks, mesmerizing meadows. And forests of the lower mountain ranges of the Himalayas. However, there is a breathtaking location near the Mandakini river. At an Altitude of 3,584 meters and is one of the 12 Jyotir Lingams. Also, it is the most important temple among the Panch Kedars (Group of Five Shiva Temples in the Garhwal Himalayas). Moreover, it is one of the important temples of the holy Chota char Dham yatra in Uttarakhand, bringing this place’s glory to a greater height.
Badrinath Dham
The picturesque town of Badrinath is where Divinity meets nature’s serenity. Situated at the height of 3,133 meters above sea level in Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, the preeminent abode of Lord Vishnu is one of the sacred shrines of the Char Dham pilgrimage in India. Starting from Yamunotri, Gangotri and Kedarnath. Badrinath is the last and the most famous stop on the pilgrimage to the Garhwal Himalayas. It is a land of Innumerable legends, each adding to the glory of this place. Along with these legends, the slow mountain peaks and the beautiful flowing and unbelievable landscape of the Alaknanda river form the ideal backdrop for facilitating a spiritual connection.
