Char Dham - A Holy Pilgrimage
About Char Dham
Char Dham is also known as " The Four Pilgrimage in India". It consist of Badrinath, Dwaraka, Jagannath Puri, Rameshwaram. This all places are located in Uttarakhand, India. By Visiting this Char Dham you are going to free from the chain of Birth and Death. You can Wash your Sins at this Place. People from India as well as Tourists from Other country visit this place in because they want peace in their life. After visiting these Places you are going to feel that you are on " The land of Gods ". If you want to plan a Trip to these places, you must select a Time between April to November as a Best time to visit this place. According to Hindu Mythology every person on earth must visit this place once in their life time.
Badrinath
Badrinath is counted as a Holy Temple in India. You can find Badrinath in the list of Char Dham Located in Uttarakhand. The four holy places of god, Badrinath is prepared as one among Four." The Badrinarayan Temple " is one other popular name of this Holy Badrinath Temple. This name is proposed due in order to dedicate to Badrinarayan, one form of Lord Vishnu. The exact location of this Holy temple is the Badrinath village of Chamoli district situated in the Uttarakhand. You can easily visit this temple any time during the year.
About Temple
The temple is constructed during 800 AD by the great Scholar and Philosopher, Adi Shankaracharya. Due to the avalanche ( A big piece of ice and snow falling from the mountain) the original Badrinath temple is destroyed. During the 17th century this presents (that we find today) temple that we find today has been constructed by the Kings of Garhwal. You are going to amaze to see the stunning structure of this Holy temple that is constructed. This is one of the finest mountain architecture. The main entrance gate of this holy temple is called " The Sing Dwar with colored brightly ". The temple is a good example of modernity as well as artistic beauty. When you reach this Holy temple you can find 15 statues of different Hindu god. Among all god the first importance is given to Narayan, Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu has preferred to sitting in the meditative position among all. You can also find a Badri tree that has always given shade to this meditating god, Lord Vishnu.
Mythology Related to this Holy Badrinath Temple
This Holy temple has a large number of stories that is linked with this temple. Among all myth the famous myth is that Lord Vishnu used this mountain as a place for Penance in a harsh weather condition. After some time of his Penance the weather looks more harsh and worst. The goddess Lakshmi, Lord Vishnu wife, gets hurt to see Lord Vishnu is such a harsh condition. For giving him proper shelter she changed herself into a Badri or Berryu tree. This is the reason why this temple is also known as Badrinarayan.
Apart from this Myth another myth is connected with the River Ganga. This Place Badrinath got valuable importance due to the Descended of Holy river Ganga to this Holy place from Heaven.
Attraction around Badrinath
During your holy trip to this holy temple you have an opportunity to visit some of the attractive and famous place around this temple.
I mention Some of Them
Bhim Pul - This is a kind of Bridge that is made naturally with the rocks located over the River Saraswati. It bridges attack a lot of visitors toward this bridge. The Myth is connected with this Bridge. During the time of Mahabharat the arrival of five Pandavas and Draupadi at this place. They cannot find any way to pass this river. To see this the strongest among all Pandavas Bhim decide to place a large rock across this river Saraswati in order to make a way. So that Draupadi can easily cross this river.
The Mana - During your holy trip you are going the know the village which is the last on our Indian Border. This place is populated with Bhotia Tribes. The Mana is a beautiful place to watch it. You can easily visit to this place which is around 3 kilometers from this Holy temple.
The Mata Murti Temple - This Temple is constructed in order to consecrate to the Lord Vishnu Mother. The Nar and Narayan ( forms of Vishnu) in the form of twins' birth. She is a lady in ancient time who hardly pray to the Lord Vishnu that they take birth from his Womb. Seeing this pray lord Vishnu take Incarnation on the form of Twin from the Womb of that lady. This Incarnation happens in order to kill a Monster. Vyas cave - It is an ancient faith that at this very place famous Vyas Muni writes down the Epic like Mahabharata to Lord Ganesh. This cave is famous even a louder sound generated outside cannot be heard Inside of this cave. Due to this reason a place become an ideal place for them in order to mediate in a peaceful way.
Visiting Badrinath
As I discuss earlier that you can easily reach to this place in an easy way. This is one of the religious and holy place located in Uttarakhand.
By Air - If you prefer airway, you have to visit Jolly Grant Airport located very near to Dehradun at a Distance of 306 Kilometers away from Holy Place Badrinath.
By Roadway - This place is well connected to all most all the cities of India including the capital city Delhi by Buses and Private taxis.
By railway - You have to visit Rishikesh which is the nearest railway station at a distance of around 295 kilometers from Badrinath.
Rameshwaram
History
It is a thing that is related during the time of Ramayan. The Rama needs a Bridges in order to reach Lanka. Ravana destroys the bridges when Rama Construct it. In order to make Bridges the Rama needs blessings from the Lord Shiva. It is well known that Rama is a real Devotee of Lord Shiva. At that Period Rama get many blessings from Lord Shiva. In this case Rama Decided to construct a Shiva Temple at the foot of this Bridge over Sea. As Rama know this fact that Ravana is also a Devotee of Lord Shiva. He Never Destroy the Temple. This is really a master plan in which Rama Successed to save his Bridge as well as obtain the Blessing from Lord Shiva. In modern period you still See some of the ancient stone that is used during the construction of Bridge at a Dhanushkodi located at a distance of 12 kilometers from Holy Rameshwaram. After the construction of this Bridges he easily Killed the Ravana and released Devi sita from Lanka.
About Temple And attractions
This Temple signifies the period at which Rama Remain Thankful to Lord Shiva for the blessing that he get from the other side. The location of this Temple is at the top most of Indian Peninsula in the Gulf of Mannar near Rameswaram, one of the Town of Ramanathapuram district situated in Tamil Nadu. This Temple is Constructed in order to Devote Lingams, Vishwa-Lingam and Rama-Lingam. This Temple reflects the architecture of Dravidian Temple. This temple is constructed during the 17th century. You can find a Stunning 53.6 meters Gopuram. This Temple has an incredible corridor having a length of 1200 meters. The corridor is carved with various Pillars. The construction work of this holy temple start in 1200 AD. After this Many Dynasties keep continue this work and give the temple with Stunning look. The temple spreads over an area of 52,900 Square meters of land. Each visitor needs to take Holy bath Tanks of the Temple in order to offer their prayers to Lingams. During your trip to Temple you come to know that there are about 22 sweet water tanks With different taste. On the right side of the Temple main Shrine you are going to see Temple that is made for Goddess Parvati. Apart from this you can find other various small shrines that are made for gods like Brave Hanuman, Krishna, Vishnu, Ganesha and his elder brother Subramanya. Apart from remain thankful to Lord Shiva Rama also linked to expiate for the sin for the killing The Demon Ravana.
You can find a holy river that is located at a Agneetheertham at a distance of merely 100 meters. This tank is used by the Rama to wash his Sins after killing Ravana. Still the believe is live. People take a bath in believing that they are accessed in washing all their Sins. You can find the Footprint of Rama at a Gandhamadana Parvatam ( A kind of Mandapam house) which is very near to this Temple. This Mandapam is constructed on the Mountain. During your trip to this place you are able to see even before you reach this place. When you move 12 kilometers outside the Town you can find a Link of Reefs ( It is a Combination of sandbanks and The Rock Islets).
Visit there
By Airways - You have to visit Madurai airport that is 167 Kilometers away from this Temple.
By Road - If you prefer private taxi, you have to hire it from Madhurai. Not only this Rameshwaram has developed road network that connects cities like Madurai, Kanyakumari and Chennai. During rainy season the condition of the road becomes dull. This is not an ideal time to visit the temple.
By railways - If you prefer rail, you have to visit Madras, Madurai and Coimbatore that is well connected to Rameshwaram. You can easily get a daily train from Chennai as well as Trichy to Rameshwaram. From Madurai you can easily get a passenger train at a certain interval of time.
Staying facilities
You can find a large number of places for your Staying at Rameshwaram. You cannot get five star hotel facilities but a place that is good for staying during your trip to Rameshwaram.
Dwarka
India is a platform where you can find various Culture and tradition related to religion. In our country we find a large number of places with religious importance. Many visitors from various part of countries visited this place. According to our Hindu Mythology a person can get relief from his all sins if he visited the Char Dham located in Uttarakhand. According to the Hindu Script it is a believe that a person must visit the Seven holy cities in order to get Moksha in their life. Dwarka is a holy city between Seven as well as a Holy Dham among Char Dham. This holy city is a place where Lord Krishna and his family habitat after the destroy of his cruel Uncle Kansa. It is believed that the Dwarka of ancient age is Submerged into the Sea at least six time. The modern Dwarka that we find is the is the seventh city that built after submerged six times. This present city is built by the Lord Vishwakarma who is also known as " The Architect of the God ". We can assume that the present Dwarka is a City that is planned before after viewing the various scriptures and excavations. This place is full of various kind of places and other kinds of conveniences that is developed for public use. The Location is the Holy City is toward the western part known as the Jamnagar District of Gujarat. This Place is located at the meeting point on Gomati river and Gulf of Kutch. The city is a place where become the platform for the merging of river Gomati into Sea. Due to the location of the city it is very difficult for the Tourist from another foreign country to visit this place. You can see as a city located at the end corner of our Country, India. This place is one of the prefer place among the Hindus in order to free themselves from Death and Life barrier. Many visitors from different part of country visit this place. At this place you can easily find a Temple related to Lord Krishna, Lord Shiva, Rukmini and and many other gods.
Some of the major attractions of this Holy place are as follows
Dwarkadheesh Temple - This Temple is also known as Jagat Mandir. During your trip to Dwarka this temple is considered as one of the most holy place for your Worship. You can find the Lord Krishna as a Prime God. It is a believe that Vishwakarma made this temple within a day. Limestone and the sand are prime material in order to construct this temple. Many tourists visited this place Every year. The temple has spread over an area of around 190 square feet. You can find at around 60 Limestone and Granite pillars. Toward the Northern side of this temple you can find a Dwar known as " The Moksha Dwar ". This war is used as an Entrance Dwar whereas toward the southern side of this Temple you find a Dwar Known as " Swarg Dwar ". This Dwar is Used as an Exit from Temple.
Rukmini Temple - The consort ( also known as Wife) of Lord Krishna Devi Rukmini is dedicated by using this Temple. This temple was constructed in 1200 BC. When you visit this place you find a Stunning paintings and carved walls. An ancient believe that the Rukmini Cursed by Durvasa Riski that she remain Seperated from Lord Krishna all time. That is why the Temple of Rukmini is located outer the Town whereas the Lord Krishna temple is inside the Town. This Temple also importance as a Tourist destination.
Bet Dwarka - If you visit Dwarka it is a half path. For computation of Path you must visit Bet Dwarka that is an Island. You can find this place at a distance of 28 Kilometers over the Port of Okha. This place has also got separation by four kilometers Strips of Sea. You can find various Temples on this Island. Some of them are the Temple of Vishnu, Temple of Radha, Temple of Laxmi, Temple Of Devaki. You can find a beach very near to this place. This Beach is not invaded by many people. You can get enjoyment by seeing water plants and birds Population at this beach.
Somanth Temple - This Temple has a Holy faith as this temple is among twelve Lord Shiva jyotirlingas. This place is very important in term of Religious. During their trip to Dwarka visitor must visit this place too. If you are a person who want to release a barrier from the Cycle of Birth and Death, you must visit this place once in your lifetime.
Jagannath Puri
Puri is also known as the Jagannath means " The owner of the universe ". During your trip to Char Dham this is the place you can visit first. This Temple is located in the coastal region of the Bay of Bengal. The Exact location of this temple is on the eastern side of state Orrisa, India. Lord Krishna is considered as the Prime god. He is also known as The Jagannath. This is one of the Ancients as well as temple in the shape of the Mountain. During your trip you are going to find Shrine that looks like a Wooden shape. This is one of the among Char Dham. At this place you are going to see the Statue of Lord Krishna, Balabhadra ( Brother of Lord Krishna) and Subhadra ( sister of Lord Krishna) in the form of Wood. The life span of the temple is constructed about 1000 years. This Temple is constructed by Tritiya Ananga Bhima Deva and Choda Ganga Deva. According the the mythology it is believed that the wood that is floating in the ocean is used to make the Wooden Statue of Lord Krishna at Puri. The most popular attraction of this Place is Rath Yatra that is organized By considering Lord Krishna and his Brother and Sister.
Attraction Of Puri
Another Attraction of this Place other than Temple of Jagannath Puri.
1. The Puri Beaches -The beaches found in Puri are really a safe place for all Swimmer lovers. These beaches are a prefer by many Tourists.
2. Temples of Puri - This is one of the important city with pilgrimage value. During your trip to Puri you can find a large number of Temple After leaving the Temple of Jagannath. I have written the name of the some of the Popular Temples found in Puri. Some of them are famous Loknath Temple, Ardhasani Temple, Gundicha Temple. Apart from this Temple you can find Konark Temple Very near to this Place.
3. Konark Temple - Konark Temple is also known as " The Sun Temple ". This Temple is very near to Puri. This Temple is also coming under a World Heritage Site. This Temple is Sometimes called as " The Dream in Stone " due to the presence stunning Beauty and Stunning Architecture.
4. The Chilika Lake - This Chilika Lake is also known as " The Brackish lake ". This lake has a splendid beauty that makes every visitor to make their way to this place. If you are a Lover of Birds, you are going to see a large number of migratory as well as local Bird around this Lake. Among Migratory Birds Siberian Crane is common here. During your visit to this place you are going to see the Temple of Goddess kalijai. This Temple is located at Kalijai Island.
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