The seven holy havens

Legend

The Sapta Puri are places where Gods have descended as avatars (incarnations) or sites associated with their faith. Ayodhya is where Lord Rama was believed to have been born, while Mathura is the birthplace of Lord Krishna.  Dwaraka represents where Lord Krishna spent his time during his later years and Kanchipuram is known for its Kamakshi Amman Temple. Haridwar on the banks of Ganga with shrines of Shiva and Vishnu is the home of eternal holiness and Varanasi, with its many temples, the place for salvation. Ujjain(Avanti) is famous for its Jyotirlinga temple of Mahakaleshwar. It is believed that after the Kurukshetra war, the Pandavas visited all these points as an atonement for the sins of fratricide. These places have been the pilgrimage sites for ancient ascetics as well as saints and have been praised in many shlokas as the places for attaining moksha.

Deity - Temples

Deity :- Lord Rama, Lord Krishna, Goddess Kamakshi, Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu

Temples Covered :-

Ayodhya - Ram Janmabhoomi Temple
Mathura - Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi
Haridwar - Maya Devi Temple, Mansa Devi Temple, Chandi Devi Temple
Varanasi - Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, Sri Kasi Vishalakshi Devi Temple
Ujjain - Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
Dwarka - Dwarkadhish Temple
Kanchipuram - Sri Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Temple Kanchipuram, Ekambareswarar Temple

Climate

The  Sapta puri covers various parts of India and hence has varied climatic conditions. The summers can be scorching in most of the states that are covered in the journey with temperature in the high thirties. While, during the months of  Sept/Oct the climate will be pleasant for most of these areas, winter nights can get chilly in the northern part of the country.

Auspicious Days

Each of these sites have special festivals associated with the deity of worship in the place. Each of these places also hosts spectacular melas or fairs.

Best time to Travel

Though these places can be visited anytime of the year, it is advisable to avoid the scorching summers.
Oct-March would be the best time to undertake Saptapuri Yatra.

Darshan Info Clock Duration

15-17 days from Delhi

Yatra Preparations

The Saptapuri yatra involves the journey through the span of the country. Though all these places are well connected, the long distance travelling can be exhausting. Make sure to plan in advance, book a package/rooms for accommodation to make the trip easier. Aged and those suffering from any ailments are advised to take a physical fitness test or consult a doctor before the trip.

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Area Covered

Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh

Language spoken :-  Hindi, 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, if travelling during the winter, light woollens would be needed in the north. Make sure you have the needed medications for the entire duration of the journey. Water bottles, light snacks, sunscreen, first aid kit, general medications like antibiotics, antiseptic creams etc should be carried in the daypack.

Health Awareness

All these pilgrimage destinations have good medical facilities. However the journey lasts for more than two weeks and involves a lot of traveling. It is always advisable to carry any special medications that you might need for the entire duration of the journey

Travel Method

All these religious places are well connected by rail/road/air with the rest of the country.

Crowd Expected

Most of these pilgrimage places gets crowded during the days of festivals or fairs associated with the place.

Festivals

Each of these sites have special festivals associated with the deity of worship in the place. Each of these places also hosts spectacular melas or fairs.