Which are the 4 dham yatra places?

Question

and their locations?and distances between them?..apologize for being so ignorant..

Answer 1

Hi! Char Dham, or the four pilgrimage centers, comprising of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri are frequented by the religious minded as well as those intrigued by the remnants of bygone years. The holy river, Ganges, and her tributaries flow buoyantly past the four Dhams.

Kedarnath

The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord shiva, is a sçnic spot situated, against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range.

On being followed he dived into the ground, leaving his hump on the surface. The remaining portions of Lord Shiva appeared at four other places and are worshipped there as his manifestations. The arms appeared at Tungnath, the face at Rudranath, the belly at Madmaheshwar and his locks

(hair) with head at Kalpeshwar, Kedarnath and the four above mentioned shrines are treated as Panch Kedar.

Badrinath

Situated in the lap of Nar-Narayan Parvat, with the towering Neelkanth Peak (6,597 mt) in the background, Badrinath is one of the most revered Hindu shrines of India.

Gangotri

This sacred shrine, situated at an altitude of 3,200 mt is the source of the river Bhagirathi. According to the Hindu religious scriptures, the heavenly Goddess Ganga manifested herself in the form of a river to absolve the sins of King Sagar's sons. After three generations of severe penance, performed over several centuries, Ganga conceded to descend to the Earth.

It is surrounded by the mountain peaks of Shivlinga, Satopanth and Bhagirathi sisters.At the legendary source of the river, Goddess Ganga is worshipped in the form of deity.

Yamunotri

YamunotriThe shrine of Yamunotri, situated at an elevation of about 3,235 mt is a point of paramount religious importance for Hindus and an essential pilgrimage. Situated in the direction opposite to Gangotri, the road bifurcates from a place called Dharasu, somewhere between Rishikesh -

Uttarkashi and goes on to Yamunotri. It is said that the temple of Yamunotri was built by Maharani Gularia of Jaipur in the last decade of the 19th century.

Thanks!

Answer 2

The four "Dham"s are:

1) Shree Badrinath Dham: It's in the Himalayasin Uttarakhand. The presiding deity here is Lord Badrinarayan (Lord Vishnu). You are to start your journey from Haridwar/Rishkesh, taking a bus right upto the temple door.

2) Shree Dwarka Dham: It's in Gujarat and situated near the confluence of the river Gomti with the Gulf of Kutch. The presiding deity here is Dwarakedheesh (Lord Krishna) whose name the temple bears. You can reach this place by steamer from Mumbai to Dwarka itself or by rail from Ahmedabad to Veraval and then by road.

3) Shree Jagannath Dham: It's in Puri in Orissa. The deity is Lord Jagannatha (Lord Krishna) flanked by Lord Balaram and sister Subhadra. I think you can easily find the route in an Indian Railway Time Table.

4) Shree Rameswaram Dham: It's at Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu. The temple name is Ramanatha Swamy temple and the presiding deity is Lord Ramanath (Shiva) which is a 'jyotirlinga". The place is connected to Chennai by direct rail line.

Answer 3

In Hindu mythology there are four dhams exists

in North: Kedar Nath and Badri Nath Dham inUttranchal state and about 400 km from Delhi.

in South : Rameshwaram Dham which about 400 km from Chennai.

in East: it is Jagan nath Puri and about 1000 km from Delhi.

in West it Dwarka ji dham and about 300 km from Ahmadabad.

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Genral information

Badrinath is situated in the lap of Nar-Narayan Parvat, with the towering Neelkanth peak (6,597mts.) in the background. Also known as the Vishal Badri, the largest among the five Badris, it is revered by all as the apt tribute to Lord Vishnu. It is believed that to revive the lost prestige of Hinduism and to unite the country in one bond, Adi Guru Sri Shankaracharya built four pilgrimage centres in four corners of India. Among them were Badrikashram (Badrinath) in the north, Rameshwaram in the south, Dwarkapuri in the west and Jagannath Puri in the east. Badrinath situated at an elevation of 3,133 mts. is considered to be amongst the most pious.

The revered spot was once carpeted with wild berries which gave it the name 'Badri Van' meaning 'forest of berries.' Built by Adi Shankaracharaya, the philosopher-saint of the 8th century, the temple has been renovated several times due to damage by avalanches and restored in the 19th century by the royal houses of Scindia & Holkar. The main entrance gate is colourful & imposing popularly known as Singhdwar.

Area: 3 sq. km.

Altitude: 3133 mtr. above sea level

Season: May-October

Clothing: Summer - Woolen; Winters - Heavy Woolen

Language: Hindi, Garhwali

Local Transport:Horses/Dandies                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Winter                                                                                                                                                      

Places to visit

Sri Badrinathji Temple:

On the right bank of Alaknanda lies the sacred spot perched at an altitude of 3,133 meters above the sea level. Encircled by a beautiful valley, the 15 mts. high temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is built in the form of a cone with a small cup of a ilt bull and spire.

Built by adi guru Shankaracharya the philosopher-saint of the 8th century, the temple has been renovated several times due to damage by avalanches. Its colourful 'singh dwara' or the main entrance gate give it a new, modern look.

The temple is divided into three parts the 'garbha griha' or sanctum sanctorum, the 'darshan mandap' where the rituals are conducted and the 'sabha mandap' Where devotees assemble. The complex has 15 idols. Specially attractive is the one metre high image of Sri Badrinathji, finely sculpted in black stone. It represents lord Vishnu seated in a meditative pose.

Tapt Kund:

Devotees take a holy dip in the natural thermal springs on the banks of the river Alaknanda , before entering the Sri Badrinathji Temple. The water of the Kund is believed to have medicinal properties.

Accomodation

Private Hotels and Dharamshala.

Temple Committee Guest House.

Restaurants

Local eateries/dhabas which offer only vegetarian food. Non-vegetarian food and alcoholic drinks are prohibited.

Banks-State Bank of India, Kedarnath.

Post Office-Sub Post Office, Kedarnath.

Hospitals-Govt. Dispensary, Kedarnath.



Accessibility

Air

Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun

Rail

Nearest railhead is Rishikesh : 221 km, of which 207 km. is motorable upto Gaurikund. The remaining 14 km. has to be covered on foot or on ponies. See Rishikesh for rail connections.

Road-

Well connected to Rishikesh , Haridwar , Dehradun , Kotdwar And other hill stations of Garhwal and Kumaon region

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SHRI KEDARNATH JI

Genral information

Situated some 220 Km from Rishikesh. The Kedarnath is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Lying against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range, at an altitude of 3,581 m, the imposing Kedarnath temple is surrounded by lofty snow covered peaks. One of the the panch Kedar Shrines, the temple was built by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century A.D., standing at the site of an earlier temple built by the Pandavas. Behind the temple itself is the Samadhi of Adi Shankaracharya. Chorabari (Gandhi Sarovar) with floating - ice on the crystal clear waters of the lake and Vasuki Tal, another lake at an altitude of 4,150 m are fascinating sites around Kedarnath. Wild unparalleled scenic beauty, rare panoramic views of innumerable snow - clad peaks, rhododendron forests Alpine meadows make the area utterly enchanting. An exciting blend of pilgrimage , indeed !Bhairon Ghati, Kedarnath  

Area: 3 sq. km.

Population: 301 (1991 census)

Altitude: 3581 mtr. above sea level

Season:May-October

Clothing: Summer - Woolen; Winters - Heavy Woolen

Language: Hindi, Garhwali

Local Transport:Horses/Dandies                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Winter                                                                                                                                                      

Places to visit

Kedarnath Temple

Built in the 8th century A.D., The temple at Kedarnath is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple was renovated and refurbished by the religious reformer and saint, Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century. Outside the temple door a large statue of Nandi the bull, stands as the guardian deity.

Samadhi of Adi Shankaracharya

Located behind the Kedarnath Temple is the Samadhi or the final resting place where the saint gave up his life.

Bhairav Nath Temple

To the south of the main temple stands the temple of God Bhairav, the deity who guards the Kedarnath Temple in winter, when it is closed due to severe winter conditions.

Gandhi Sarovar

1.5 km. A small lake from where Yudhishthir, the eldest of the Pandavas, is said to have departed to heaven.

Vasuki Tal

6 km. At 4135 mtr. Above sea level, this lake is extraordinary, surrounded by high mountains and offering an excellent view of the Chaukhamba peaks.

Gauri Kund

15 km. The trekking base to Kedarnath and the road head, this village has a temple dedicated to Gauri and also thermal springs of medicinal value.

Accomodation

Private Hotels and Dharamshala.

Temple Committee Guest House.

Restaurants

Local eateries/dhabas which offer only vegetarian food. Non-vegetarian food and alcoholic drinks are prohibited.

Banks-State Bank of India, Kedarnath.

Post Office-Sub Post Office, Kedarnath.

Hospitals-Govt. Dispensary, Kedarnath.



Accessibility

Air

Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun

Rail

Nearest railhead is Rishikesh : 221 km, of which 207 km. is motorable upto Gaurikund. The remaining 14 km. has to be covered on foot or on ponies. See Rishikesh for rail connections.

Road

Regular Yatra bus services are available from Rishikesh and Kotdwar. Private taxies are also available from Rishikesh. Some major road distances are :

Rambara-6 km on foot, Gaurikund-14 km on foot, Sonprayag-20 km,

Guptkashi-49 km.

Kund-54 km,

Agastmuni-73 km,

Tilwara-83 km,

Rudraprayag-92 km. Ukhimath-59 km,

Dogalbhita-83 km,

Chopta-89 km,

Mandal-117 km,

Gopeshwar-128 km,

Chamoli-138 km.

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GANGOTRI



Gangotri

Location : Uttaranchal

Altitude : 3042 mts.

Climate : Summer - Cool during the day and cold at night.

Winter - Snow-bound. Touching sub-zero

Best Season : April to November

Genral Information

Be it man's urge to placate the Gods above or to quench his desire for adventure, Gangotri is an ideal location. Gangotri, the origin of the sacred river Ganges, attracts tourists in large numbers every year. The confrontation with the daunting rivers and attempts to unravel the mysteries of the supernatural world are ubiquitous sights here. Along with the thrill of conquering nature, what one experiences here is the mystical aura that India is so famous for.

Location

Couched in the magnificent Garhwal hills, Gangotri is at an altitude of 3048 meters above sea level. It is on the northernmost part of the state of Uttar Pradesh and is very near the Indo-Tibetan border. It is approximately 300 km from Dehradun, 250 km from Rishikesh and 105 km from Uttarkashi. The summers are relatively cool and winters are freezing cold, with rains in the months of May and June. For the devotees and tourists, the gates of the temple are open only in the months of May to November.

Mythological Legend

According to an old legend, Lord Shiva rewarded King Bhagirath after his penance and Ganga came down to earth. However, due to her pride, and the fact that the earth would be devastated if Ganga came down in her full force, Lord Shiva caught her in his locks. It was then proclaimed that Goddess Uma or Parvati, Shiva's consort, would bathe in the Ganges daily and only then would she descend on the earth. The sacred stone near the temple denotes the place where Ganga first came down to earth. This is why Ganga is also called by the name of Bhagirathi.

Unique Pilgrimage Attraction Submerged Shivling

The natural rock Shivling, submerged in the river, is an amazing sight reinforcing the power of the divine. According to mythology, Lord Shiva sat at this spot to receive the Ganaga in his matted locks. The shivling is visible in the early winters when the water level goes down. The picturesque pilgrimage in the hinterlands of the Himalayas is the most sacred spot where Ganga, the stream of life, touched earth for the first time.

Mythological Mystery

According to mythology, Goddess Ganga- the daughter of heaven, manigested herself in the form of a river to absolve the sins of King Bhagirath's predecessors, following his severe penance of several centuries. Lord Shiva received into his matted locks to minimise the immense impact of her fall. She came to be called Bhagirathi at her legendary source.

A long the right bank of Bhagirathi stands the shrine of Gangotri dedicated to the Goddess. Perched at a height of 3042 mts., it was constructed in the early 18th century by a Gorkha Commander, Amar Singh Thapa. Every year, lakhs of pilgrims throng the sacred temple between May and October. By November, Gangotri is covered by snow. It is believed that the Goddess retreats to Mukhba, her winter abode.

Prime Pilgrimage Attraction Gangotri Temple

The 18th century's temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga is located near a sacred stone where King Bhagirath worshipped Lord Shiva. Ganga is believed to have touched earth at this spot. According to another legend, Pandavas performed the great 'Deva Yagna' here to atone the deaths of their kinsmen in the epic battle of Mahabharata. The temple is an exquisite 20 ft. High structure made of white granite.

»Take a tour of Gangotri.- Excursion Nandanvan Tapovan

An arduous trek along the Gangotri Glacier leads to scenic Nandanvan - the base camp for the Bhagirathi peaks, that offers a panoramic view of the surrounding Shivaling peak. A trek across the snout of the Gangotri Glacier leads to Tapovan known for its beautiful meadows that encircle the base of the Shivling Peak.

Uttarkashi (105 kms.)

An important pilgrimage centre, situated at an elevation of 1,150 mts. above sea level on the bank of river Bhagirathi. Some of the important temples worth visiting are - Vishwanath temple, Ekadash Rudra temple, Gyaneshwar temple and Kuteti Devi Temple. Nearby is the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering. Every year, during the 'Magh Mela' people visit Uttarkashi to take a holy dip in Bhagirathi along with the image of their village deity. .

Tehri (173 kms.)

Lying at the confluence of Bhagirathi and Bhilangna rivers is the former capital of Tehri Garhwal principality. It is the site of a giant hydel project.

Narendranagar (239 kms.)

The new capital of erstwhile Tehri state, offers a magnificent view of the Ganga valley of Rishikesh and the plains of Haridwar.

Accessibility

Airport

Jolly Grant, Dehradun 226 kms.

Railhead

Rishikesh, 249 kms.

Road

Well connected to Rishikesh, Haridwar, Dehradun and Delhi.

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YAMNOTRI



Genral  

Information

One of the four sacred dhams of Uttarakhand, and revered in Hindu mythology, Yamunotri is the source of the river Yamuna. About 220 Km from Rishikesh and 149 Km from Tehri, the picturesque shrine of Yamunotri is located at an altitude of  3,235 m. Being one of the four Char dhams it is a place of paramount religious importance for the devout Hindus. The 19th century temple of Goddess Yamuna, a number of thermal springs and Divya Shila ( Rock pillar) are prime attractions. Moreover, the place is full with scenic spot and panoramic views of Himalayas. Explore the region, go on for excursions and have Masti.

Area:1 sq. km.

Population: 246 (1991 census)

Altitude 3235 mtrs. above sea level

Season: May-June, September-October

Clothing: Summers-Light Woolens, Winter-Heavy Woolens

Language: Garhwali, Hindi and English

Festivals:The temple opening & closing ceremonies.

Local Transport: Buses/Taxis/Tempos/Auto-Rickshaws

Places to visit

Yamunotri Temple

The present temple was built by Maharani Gularia of Jaipur in the 19th century. In 1923, the temple was destroyed by an earthquake, but subsequently rebuilt. Here a holy dip in the tank filled by hot springs, and cooking rice in its water are part of the rituals.

Surya Kund

There are a number of thermal springs in the vicinity of Yamunotri. The most important of these, Surya Kund, has a temperature of almost 1900 F. Pilgrims tie rice and potatoes in a cotton cloth, and immerse it in the water to be cooked.

Divya Shila

A rock pillar, worshipped before entering the Yamunotri temple.

Hanuman Chatti

The confluence of Hanuman Ganga and Yamuna rivers. Trekking route to Dodi Tal starts here. 13 km from Yamunotri

Jankichatti

7 km from Yamunotri, famous for thermal springs

Barkot

An ancient temple site, at a distance of 49 km.



Only local eateries/dhabas are available. Non-vegetarian food and alcoholic drinks are prohibited.

Tourist Information-Tourist Office, Uttarkashi

Banks-State Bank of india

Accessibility

Some important road distances are

Dharasu - 107 km.

Tehri 149 km.

Rishikesh via Narendranagar - 222 Km.