Char Dham Yatra, Pilgrimage

Char Dham Yatra

20 Jan

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Legend

Adi Shankara was one of the leading proponents and philosophers of Hinduism. He traveled along the stretch of the country inspiring people with his convictions and beliefs. With the aim of continuing his teachings as well as propagating his doctrines, he established four monasteries in the four corners of the country. Shankara taught that from these four points, the soul could escape the cycle of rebirth and attain 'moksha'. Over the years, this course progressed into a pilgrimage route.

Deity - Temples

Deity :- Lord Shiva

Temples Covered:-

Badarinath Temple
Puri Jagannath Temple
Rameswaram Ramanathaswamy Temple
Dwarkadhish Temple Jagat Mandir

Climate

The climate varies from one part of the country to another. The coastal regions have hot summers with temperatures in the high thirties, while Badrinath has pleasant summers. June-Aug is the monsoon season and witnesses heavy rainfall. Sept-Nov is the ideal time to travel with the temperatures cooling down in the coasts. However, the temperatures tend to go below 10 degree Celsius in Badrinath as the winter approaches.

Auspicious Days

Each of these sites have special festivals associated with the deity of worship in the place. Rathayatra at Puri, Shivratri at Rameshwaram, Janmashtami at Dwaraka are some of the major festivals of these temples. Badrinath temple closes after Vijayadashami and will be opened only in summer.

Best time to Travel

While Puri, Dwaraka and Rameshwaram can be visited anytime of the year, the best time for visiting Badrinath is May to June, and September to October.
For the Char Dham Yatra, months of September and October are recommended since it avoids the summer of the coasts as well as the winter of the mountain terrain.
It is prudent to avoid the monsoon season.

Darshan Info Clock Duration

16-18 days

Yatra Preparations

While Puri, Dwaraka and Rameshwaram are on the low lying areas near the sea, Badrinath shrine is located at a height of 3133 mts above sea level where the passage can get tedious. It is advisable to get a thorough physical check up before the journey. It is recommended to improve your fitness with regular exercise. Get regular weather updates as the climate in the Himalayas can change drastically. It is suggested to have a BSNL number as these work even in the higher altitudes.

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Area Covered

Uttarakhand, Orissa, Tami Nadu, Gujarat

Language spoken :- Hindi, Oriya, Tamil, Gujarati

Must Haves

This Yatra passes through drastically different terrains of India and hence will have completely contrasting conditions. While light cotton clothing is recommended for the shrines in the coastal areas, in the higher altitudes of Badrinath woollens will be needed. Make sure you have the needed medications to aid in the rugged Himalayan terrain. Dehydration salt packets, light snacks, sunscreen, first aid kit, general medications like antibiotics, antiseptic creams etc should be carried in the daypack.

Health Awareness

The Yatra literally covers the length and breadth of the country and hence can get exhausting especially on the higher altitudes of Badrinath. Those having altitude sickness, fear of heights etc should consult a doctor before undertaking the trip. Those suffering from cardiac ailments, asthma etc should make sure to have proper treatments before heading for the trip.