Chardham Yatra Significance

The Char Dham Yatra plays a significant role in the life of every devout Hindu and is something that he/she plans on completing during their lifetime. Completing this Yatra helps one gain spiritual enlightenment and gives the person internal peace and tranquillity. The Char Dham Yatra, also known as the journey of four abodes is something that every devout, spiritual and religious Hindu intends fulfilling at least once in their lifetime, but trying to do the same without planning and taking intoconsideration the challenges the terrain and nature can bring along with the Yatra is not advisable.

The spiritual journey comprises of four sites and each religious site has its own spiritual significance. One can choose to complete the entire Char Dham Yatra, by visiting all the four spiritual sites or choose to visit just one site, based on their preferences. Each and every detail can be personalized to accommodate your needs.

Understanding the Char Dham Yatra and its spiritual significance:

The Yatra compromises four religious sites, namely Dwarka, Badrinath, Puri and Rameswaram, and each site plays a significant role in the life of every spiritual and devout Hindu.

Dwarka:

Located in the ancient city of Devbhoomi Dwarka in Gujarat, it is located on the banks of the holy river Gomti. Associated with Lord Krishna’s ancient Dwarka Kingdom, it is one of seven most ancient religious cities in India. It is widely believed to be the first capital of the state of Gujarat.

Badrinath:

According to traditional Hindu mythology, Nar - Narayan, in the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, meditated at the site and was immediately surrounded by berry trees. At the time of meditation, a large berry tree grew around Nar Narayan, to keep him protected, and it is believed that mother Lakshmi took the form of the berry tree, to shield Nar Narayan. Thus, it is referred to as the ‘Lord of Berry forest.

Puri:

Located in the state of Odisha, Puri Dham is known for the site being a worship place for Lord Vishnu’s incarnation of Jagannath which also happens to be his Avtar for Kali Yuga. The city of Puri holds the annual ritual of Rath Yatra (Chariot Festival) which witnesses millions of devotees who come together from all over the country, which makes it one of the largest religious gatherings across the country.

Rameswaram:

Located in Tamil Nadu, Rameswaram is located on the island of Pamban, and is separated from the mainland by the Pamban channel and is around 40 kilometers from the island of Mannar and Rameswaram is considered to be one of the holiest places in the country. According to the Ramayana, Hanuman and Lord Ram constructed the bridge in the middle of the sea, to rescue his wife Sita from the clutches of Ravana in Lanka.