subject: Enjoy the North India Hindu Pilgrimage - Char Dham Yatra [print this page] Author: George Lucy Author: George Lucy
The temple city of Haridwar holds the gateway to the char dham. However, Rishikesh and Dehradun, which are the capital of Uttaranchal, to provide access to them.North India's pilgrimage hosts the number of Hindu temples that you can visit when you are on your Char Dham yatra.The holy rivers like Ganga and Yamuna are known for their historical importance that has held Hindu faith instilled in the people of India. All the ancient scriptures of Hindu literature speak highly about these rivers and their holistic importance. Yamunotri word is derived from the famous Indian River Yamuna, and it is situated in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand and it is known for a chota char dham Hindu pilgrimage destination in India. But it holds the high rank among pilgrims, as it is believed to be the seat of Goddess Yamuna. A full day has to be spent in order to reach here from Haridwar, Rishikesh or Dehradun. However, the real test lies in the six-hour walk from Hanuman Chotti that is the last motor ably accessible place.You need to walk a long stretch in order to visit the holy shrine. The hot spring here is a geographical wonder and is used to cook prasad out of rice. The next site is Gangotri; The Gangotri word is come from the most important Indian River Ganga, and it is the abode of Goddess Ganga. Gangotri spiritual pilgrimage destination is situated in banks of the river Bhagirati.The goddess is worshiped every evening and the whole ritual is a must see when you are visiting Char Dham in India. The whole majestic view of thousands of earthen lamps floating on the river has a mesmerizing effect. Thus; it is listed high in both geographical and religious terms. It is connected by days journey from Haridwar, Rishikesh or Dehradun. You can also alternatively take a two-days journey from Yamunotri. When you travel by road you are able to see more visits by pilgrims than Yamunotri. Gomukh, which is the actual current source of the Ganga, is the 17km trek from here. An overnight stay holds a lot of more adventure. It is one of the most daring spots that attracts adventure tourists each year to explore the power of River Ganga. Badrinath and Kedarnath are the two famous divine places for devotion. Thousands of devotees visit these shrines with profound religious feeling from all over the world every year. According to Indian religious books Badrinath and Kedarnath are considered as the most famous devotional places of India.About the Author:
