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Char Dham Yatra - A way to Salvation

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Namaste Pilgrims,  Today I am going to tell you about why Chardham Yatra is a way to Salvation. Please have a look  The Sacred Chardham Yatra is a significant pilgrimage journey for Hindus in India, which involves visiting four holy sites in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. These four sites are Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, and together they are referred to as the Chardham. Why Char Dham Yatra is a way to Salvation The significance of the Chardham Yatra lies in the belief that visiting these four holy sites will wash away one's sins and help achieve salvation. These sites are also associated with various mythological stories and legends, and the temples at these sites are believed to be some of the oldest and most sacred in Hinduism.   Chardham Yatra The journey to these sites involves trekking through rugged mountain terrain, which can be challenging but is considered a spiritual and physical purification process. The Yatra is usually undertake...

Uttarakhand Char Dham Yatra : Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, Yamunotri

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Chardham Yatra Chardham Yatra is a spiritual journey to four of the most revered Hindu pilgrimage sites in the Indian Himalayas: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. These four sites are located in the Uttarakhand state of India and are considered to be the holiest of all pilgrimage sites by Hindus. The journey is believed to purify the soul and bestow blessings of peace and prosperity upon the pilgrim. Traditionally, the Chardham Yatra is taken in a specific order: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. The journey typically starts from Haridwar and covers a distance of about 500 kilometers. Yamunotri is the source of the Yamuna River and is dedicated to the goddess Yamuna. Gangotri is the source of the Ganges River and is dedicated to the goddess Ganga. Kedarnath is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines, where Lord Shiva is worshiped as a lingam of light. Badrinath is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is one of the four Vaishnavite shrine...