Uttarakhand Chardham Yatra 2021: History, Opening date, Best season & How to reach

 Uttarakhand Chardham Yatra 2021: History, Opening date & How to reach! On the festival of Mahashivaratri, the date of the opening of Kedarnath Dham has been announced. In Kedarnath Baba’s Summer Gaddi Omkareshwar Temple, the ministers have announced the date of May 17 according to the chronicle. The holy place of Badrinath will open on May 18 and the Kapotas of Gangotri and Yamunotri will open upon the arrival of Akshaya Tritiya.

Introduction

• History of all Char Dham
• Yamunotri Dham
• Gangotri Dham
• Kedarnath Dham
• Badrinath Dham
• Are you planning to go to Char Dham? How to prepare yourself for the divine journey?
• What is the best season for Char Dham Yatra?
• Why booking accommodation in advance is important?
• What is the best route to travel?
• Other tips to follow while traveling
• Char Dham Opening Date

History of Char Dham

Yamunotri Dham

Yamunotri is located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, Yamunotri Dham is the first stop in the pilgrimage. It believed that bathing in its water cleanses all sins and avoids abnormal and painful death. Apart from Yamuna Devi (Goddess), the idol of Ganga Devi is also located in the revered temple.

There are several hot springs near the temple; Surya Kund is the most important among them. Devotees boil rice and potatoes in the Kunda and accept it as Prasad of the Goddess. Yamuna Devi believed to be the daughter of Surya and the twin sister of Yama. It is said that the sage Asit Muni lived here and washed in both the Ganges and the Yamuna. At his mature age, when he couldn’t visit Gangotri,

Gangotri Dham

Gangotri Dham is devoted to the goddess Ganga, who is said to have come to Earth to free the wrongdoings of humankind. The Ganges River begins from the Gomukh, Gangotri Glacier which is around 18 km from the city of Gangotri. Situated in the Uttarkashi region of Uttarakhand, the first sanctuary of Gangotri was underlying the mid-nineteenth century by Amar Singh Thapa, a Gorkha general.

It is accepted that King Sagar played out an Ashwamedha yagna and sent 60,000 of his children with a pony. Horses lost; Seeking the horse at the hermitage of the monk Kapila, 60,000 sons attacked the ashram and the distraught sage who was in deep meditation. When the angry sage Kapila opened his fiery eyes, all 60,000 sons turned into ashes.

Later, on Kapila’s advice, Anshuman (grandson of Sagar) started praying to the Goddess Ganga and requested him to clean the ashes of his relatives and were to come to earth to grant them salvation. Anshuman failed in his goal; It was his grandson Bhagiratha, whose rigorous meditation brought the Ganges down to earth. Lord Shiva tied the Ganges and distributed its water in many rivers to save the earth with its powerful force.

Kedarnath Dham

Located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, Kedarnath is the most remote pilgrimage place in the yatra. It is believed that originally the temple of Kedarnath was built by the Pandavas. And Adi Shankaracharya found the present structure built in the 8th century near the old temple site.

Where is it that the Pandavas were searching for Lord Shiva to sacrifice himself from his sins committed on the battlefield of Mahabharata? Lord Shiva was not going to forgive him so easily, so he transformed himself into an ox and reached the Garhwal Garhwal area of Uttarakhand.

When found by the Pandavas, he hid in the ground. Different forms of God are found in different parts of the country — veil in Kedarnath, arms in Tugan, navel in mid-Maheshwar, face in Rudranath, and hair in Kalpeshwar. These five sites are called Panch-Kedar. The Pandavas built temples at each of the five places.

Badrinath Dham

Badrinath is considered one of the holiest places in Hinduism. The Badrinath temple, one of the 108 Divya Desams, is part of both Char Dham and Chota Char Dham. Adi Shankaracharya found the idol of Lord Badri in the Alaknanda River and placed it in a cave near Tape Kund. In the 16th century, a Garhwal king built the temple, which has been rebuilt several times as a result of natural disasters. Between the Nara and Narayan peaks, the beauty of Badrinath Dham is further enhanced by the magnificent backdrop of the Neelkanth peak.

According to one of the legends, Lord Vishnu’s gracious lifestyle criticized by a sage, after which Vishnu went to meditation here as an act of penance. Goddess Lakshmi (his wife) became a berry tree to shade from the sun and other harsh elements of nature. Another divine legend states that Badrinath was the realm of Shiva. Vishnu misleads Shiva to leave this place and establish himself.

Are you planning to go to Char Dham? How to prepare yourself for the divine journey?

Devotees from different parts of India begin this holy journey of the world to receive the blessings of God and be mesmerized by the natural charm of Uttarakhand. Gone the days, when pilgrims had to face many difficulties to travel successfully. People prepared to face challenges such as high mountain roads, crossing rivers, walking in highlands, rugged areas, drastic changes in temperature, and many other things to go on a Char Dham pilgrimage. Therefore, firstly it is necessary to know some important things from there so that the devotees can complete this journey successfully.

What is the best season for Char Dham Yatra?

This holy journey starts from the month of April-May and is open every year till Diwali (October-November). Travel closed during the winter season due to the extreme climate. The peak time for the journey is May-June and September-October. One should not travel during the months of July and August, as heavy rains in the Garhwal region may face many problems at this time. The danger of landslides and heavy rainfall during these months is in large numbers.

The month of September considered ideal for traveling because, after the rains, the beauty of the region increases along with the breathtaking views and the white landscape. The beauty of the entire region casts magic on the pilgrims, as there are breathtaking scenic views.

Why booking accommodation in advance is important?

It is important to select a comfortable accommodation in advance to complete the journey successfully. There are many hotels and resorts located on the Char Dham circuit. Devotees can take the hotel as per their requirements. Hotels leave no stone unturned to provide the best services and facilities to their guests. All the desired facilities like an en-suite bathroom, television, spacious rooms, telephone, etc provided by the hotel which meant to make the journey enjoyable.

What is the best route to travel?

Generally, the Char Dham Yatra performed by devotees from the west to the east, indicating that the yatra starts from Yamunotri, and passing through Gangotri, ends at Kedarnath, and finally Badrinath Dham. The best ways to follow the devotees during the journey are:

• Yamunotri Road Map: Rishikesh — Narendra Nagar — Chamba — Brakhal — Barkot — Hanuman Chatti — Phool Chhatti — Janaki Chhatti — Yamunotri
• Gangotri Route Map: Barkot — Uttarkashi — Gangotri
• Kedarnath route : Uttarkashi — Guptkashi — Kedarnath
• Badrinath Route : Kedarnath — Pipalkoti — Badrinath

Chardham Yatra Opening Date?

The date of opening of the entryways of Baba Kedar at Omkareshwar Temple, Ukhimath, the colder time of year home of Kedarnath on the promising event of Shivaratri, discovered. Baba Kedar’s entryways will be opened for regular fans on May 17 at five AM. This date taken out by the ministers after Panchag love.

On May 14, Baba Kedar’s Panchmukhi Chalagriha Utsav Doli will leave from its colder time of year residence Omkareshwar Temple Ukhimath for Kedarnath. Right from the start, Baba’s Doli will rest around evening time in Fata. On 15 May, Baba’s Doli will require a night stay at Dutia and afterward at Gaurikund. Baba Kedar’s Doli will arrive at Kedarnath on 16 May and the entryways will be opened at 5 am on 17 May.

The entryways of Badrinath will open on 18 May. Gangotri and Yamunotri entryways will open on Akshaya Tritiya. District Magistrate Uttarkashi Mayur Dixit told that the doors of Gangotri and Yamunotri will open on the day of Akshaya Tritiya. In view of this, a meeting took in which orders given to complete all the necessary works ahead of time.

How to reach Char Dham?

Jolly Grant Airport, also known as Dehradun Airport, is the nearest airport to Char Dham. Helicopters and small private aircrafts allowed to make landings at the airport. The nearest railway stations from Char Dham are Haridwar, Rishikesh, Dehradun, and Kotdwar. Buses, taxis, and private cabs can be easily provided from the station.

If you are busy with your work, which is very common in our monotonous lifestyle, then you can plan a Char Dham Yatra by helicopter. By availing of helicopter services, you will not only save time but will also be able to easily reach places of natural beauty and religious importance. The helicopter service starts from Delhi, Dehradun, and covers many important religious places of Haridwar and Chardham.

The following are other suggestions to follow during the journey:

• When visiting temples, it is important that you remove your shoes and cover the head with a clean cloth.
• If you are traveling in the winter season, then keep warm clothes.
• Don’t forget to carry a blanket, raincoat, torch, muffler, sweater, and canvas shoes.
• Keep chocolates, dry fruits, and glucose with you on the go, as they can give you instant energy when you feel tired.
• Do not carry jewelry, credit/debit cards, and any valuables with you. Keep these things in your hotel
• No pictures allowed inside the temple. It is important that you will not influence the feelings of a particular region.
• Drink only packaged and boiled water.
• Always travel in groups
• Ladies should not wear sarees as they can be very difficult to walk. Rather than saris, she can wear salwar kameez.

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