In the folds of the snow-covered reaches of the lofty Garhwal Himalayas in Uttarakhand are located the sacred Hindu shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. They together form the Char Dham or the Four Holy Shrines.
The region is referred as the land of the gods in the ancient Puranas. Scores of pilgrims visit the shrines by trekking arduously along the mountain paths, all for a communion with the divine. Over the centuries, these sites have been described in sacred scriptures as the very places where devotees could earn the merits of all the pilgrimages put together. Subsequently, temples were built at these sanctified sties for all and sundry.
Badrinath Snuggled between two famous mountain ranges, Nar and Narayan, Badrinath is situated in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. It is the famous Char Dham pilgrimage in Uttarakhand. The term ‘Badrinath’ means ‘the place where berries grow in abundance’. Legend has it that two sages, Nar a [...]
Haridwar Haridwar or hari- dwar in hindi literally means gateway to god. This holy place is a famous religious destination that invites people of various faith and background. Haridwar depicts Indian culture and civilization in its full effect. Haridwar opens the doors to char dham or the four religious centers badrina [...]
Haridwar Haridwar or hari- dwar in hindi literally means gateway to god. This holy place is a famous religious destination that invites people of various faith and background. Haridwar depicts Indian culture and civilization in its full effect. Haridwar opens the doors to char dham or the four religious centers badrina [...]