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CHAR DHAM
About Chardham
One Expression around which all religions base their
preaching. Peace of mind, body and soul. Since time
immemorial both man and God have just one prayer - Shanti
- for the living and the Departed. The Char Dham, also
called the Deo Bhumi - The Adobe of the Gods - presents
just the ambience where the Divine & the Sublime coexist.
Once there, the sheer magnificence and the tranquil beauty
so immerses you into a world of spirituality that you
experience true peace and humility. Nature in all its
splendour, at once huge and overwhelming and yet humble in
its exquisite beauty - the pilgrimage to the Char Dhams is
the experience that will stay with you and beyond.
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Major Tourist Attractions of
Chardham
Badrinath
Badrinath, the seat of the god Vishnu in his aspect of
Badrinarayan, is the most important of the four sites in
India's Char Dham pilgrimage.Situtaed in the hills of
Himalaya, at the height of 10,248 feet above sea level.
The route to Badrinath is one of the most arduous one due
to the lofty hilly terrain, curves and cliffs amidst the
most scenically beautiful place on the earth.
The Temple:
The temple’s was built by the Kings of Garhwal about two
centuries ago.The temple has three sections - Garbhagriha
(Sanctum), The Darshan Mandap, and Sabha Mandap. The
Garbhagriha (Sanctum) houses Lord Badri Narayan, Kuber
(God of wealth), Narad Rishi, Uthavar, Nar & Narayan.
Lord Badri Narayan (also called as Badri Vishal) is armed
with Shankh (Conch) and Chakra in two arms in a lifted
posture and two arms rested on the lap in Yogamudra.The
principal image is of black stone and it represents Vishnu
seated in meditative pose. The temple also houses Garuda (Vahana
– vehicle of Lord Narayan) and Goddess Mahalaxmi. Also
here are the idols of Adi Shankar, Swami Desikan and Shri
Ramanujan Guru-Shisya parampara is supposed to have its
roots here.The principal image is of black stone and it
represents Vishnu seated in meditative pose. The temple
also houses Garuda (Vahana – vehicle of Lord Narayan) and
Goddess Mahalaxmi
Kedarnath
The northernmost Jyotirlinga, traditionally the third
stop in the Char Dham Yatra, after Yamunotri and Gangotri,
is located at 11,746 ft above sea level, close to the
source of the holy River Mandakini. The experience of
offering holy water from Gangotri, to he who held the holy
Ganga in his locks, can only be described as divine. From
Gaurikund, the roadhead, Kedarnath is a 14-km trek
northwards, which can be negotiated on foot, or on ponies
or palanquins hoisted by four men. The trek to Kedarnath
is along the River Mandakini. It is an uplifting
experience to walk by stark mountain faces, snow peaks,
spectacular waters, flowers and floating clouds. The trek
is a steady ascent along a stone paved path in large parts
through a thick forest of Himalayan oak, rhododendrons
and a profusion of ferns. It is steep until Garuda Chatti
(about 10 km from Gaurikund) after which the path levels
out until you reach Kedarnath. On a clear day, about 2 km
out of Gaurikund, one can spot the snow-covered Sumeru
Peak — the spectacular backdrop of the Kedarnath temple —
in all its majesty.
According to the Vayu Purana, Vishnu as Narayan came down
to the earth for the good of mankind. He landed at
Badrinath, which was then the abode of Shiva. On Narayan’s
request, Shiva accepted Kedar as his permanent abode.
Kedarnath is also part of the Panch Kedar Yatra.
Gangotri
There is no limit to enthusiasm among people, when it
comes to go for pilgrimage. With the development of
transportation and easy accessibility, we can now opt for
an unhindered pilgrimage tour. Our site
gangotri-chardham.com is developed to give you the
detailed information on some of the most sought after
pilgrim destinations of India. Those who are not cognizant
about the North Indian places of pilgrimages can log on to
our site. As pilgrimage tours serve the dual purpose of
touring and visiting the religious places, people have
become more inclined to know about these places.
This site is designed to cater to the needs of the people.
If you are new to this country, or you want to explore the
four important religious destinations in the state of
Uttarakhand, makes sure that you go through
gangotri-chardham.com. Owing to the huge influx of
pilgrims in the paces like Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath
and Kedarnath, it has become essential to get all the
relevant information before embarking on your tour.
Yamunotri
The Garhwal Himalayas have been blessed with some of the
holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites and Yamunotri is one such.
One of the Char Dhams according to Hindu mythology,
Yamunotri is the origin of the sacred river Yamuna. Famous
for its thermal springs and glaciers, it is one of the
most important stopovers on the itinerary of the Hindu
pilgrim. According to a legend, Asit Muni, a revered sage,
used to reside here.
Accommodations
The Char Dham pilgrimage tours are believed to set the
spirit to a novel journey of salvation that imbues the
soul with a regenerated self.
Luxury Holiday India offers information on Chardham in
India and online Booking facility of Chardham in India.
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