“Chardham”- literally meaning the four abodes of God is the most auspicious pilgrimage journey covered by Indians. Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath are the four Abodes that are together called CharDham. These four abodes are all located in the beautiful backdrop of Garhwal Himalayas in the Uttarakhand state of India. These are covered clockwise as directed by Adi Snakaracharya.
The coveted journey of Chardham Yatra Package In May from Bangalore will take you to all four Dhams. These are all highly auspicious and are considered to be a path to salvation, meaning a freedom from the cycle of life and death. Salvation or Moksha is the ultimate aim of Hinduism and this is why the journey is so highly important for every Hindu. Each of these Dhmas are highly auspicious and signify a different attribute to every pilgrim visiting these Dhams.
Yamunotri: Sited in Garhwal Himalayas this is first Dham that holds immense significance for every pilgrimage. The journey to the Yamunotri temple needs one to trek for 6 kilometres to reach 3293 metres hight. This is the source for River Yamuna who is considered most pious after Ganga. People trust that a dip in the water of River Yamuna here provides one complete life without the fear of accidents. To seek for a long and accident-free life people consider visiting this Dham again and again.
Gangotri: The source of River Ganga is the Gangotri, though actual source of River Ganga is at a high terrain in a Gaumukh Glacier a 16 kilometres trek from Gangotri. People consider this is the first place where Ganga touched the Earth from the auspicious locks of lord Shiva. This is the place where a dip can clean and make your soul free from all the sins that one collects throughout one’s lifetime. People pray in the temple, and also pray Bhagirath Shila nearby.
Kedarnath: Kedar meaning meadows and Nath means prabhu or lord hence here Lord Vishnu is prayed as the lord of Kedar or fields. His Swayambhu murti meaning the idol is a self-manifested one and not crafted by humans is prayed. Even in the early morning prayers one can touch the idol. The Kedar dome visible from here is a wonder to watch. As also people visit Gauri Kund where ma Gauri prayed to marry Shiva. Other than this the Bheem Shila a rock peace that saved the Temple during the 2023 flood is also prayed by the pilgrims. this is the place where the heart is felt with gratitude on how big a creation of God can be. The Chardham Yatra Package in May from Bangalore will take you to the deep-down Himalayas to visit this place. As also this will ensure that you have enough pause and break in there to enter in the temple and touch the idol during morning prayers also.
Badrinath: The last Dham is the one that considered to be the one the home for the Lord of Kali Yuga, Lord Vishnu ensures the safety of human race. As here lord Vishnu prayed for the salvation of humankind, his meditative pose is prayed here. Considering that he is eternally meditating here to save us the only thing that comes in heart is the bliss that we receive along with the gratitude that covers our heart. The temple being set in the Nar Narayan mount with golden top is a wonder watch. People also pray in the hot spring. People also perform ritual for ancestors in the Bramha Kapal. Bramha Kapal is a flat bed shaped rock that is used for performing ancestors’ rituals. So, people come from here not only with blessings but also to get the way to salvation that Lord Vishnu is offering to everyone.
These four Dhams are the ones that helps you in attaining the aim of human life. The value of the Chardham Yatra Package in May from Bangalore, is not only in prayers that one performs but also in the gratitude that awaken their heart as also pure soul that they achieve. A simple traveller is transformed into a pilgrimage in this journey. The journey makes you feel completely united with all mighty and makes you elevated to complete the circuit of connection with him. The best part of this journey, Garhwal Himalayas totally disconnects you from the material world and inspires you to concentrate in the holy side. One reaches the height of divinity in this journey as also the journey upholds one to the world of happiness unlimited. That is achieved with the unification of the Power of All mighty.
The journey to the world of happiness is not that easy, it takes one deep into Himalayan terrain, high treks, long journeys and also takes you to the happiness unlimited. Still so many people are performing this journey as this is the most pious journey as has its immense significance for a Hindu. Starting generally from the esteemed religious city of Haridwar this journey takes you to the extreme highest and treks and also long journeys but the toil is worth as it ends with a soul that is cleansed and heart that is pure.