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Why Char Dham Yatra has more Significant in Hindu Religious

India is a great nation to visit for tourist charms. In India, the spiritual beliefs, most famous culture and heritage wonders are the main reasons,the temples with magnificent architecture, world famous destinations that is why the pilgrims plan to visit in India. India is really a paradise for the seekers of spirituality and tranquility. Among of these pilgrimages, Char Dham Yatra is the world famous and attraction of all worlds tourist, chardham yatra begins in the state of Uttarakhand from east to west. The Hindus called it as the Teerth Yatra (pilgrimage) to well known place of the Hindu Gods namely Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath. And Kedarnath these 4 religious places are located in the different districts of Uttarakhand.

A Common Myth about Char Dham Yatra

It is a common myth among the people that the Char Dham Yatra is organized only for the old aged pilgrims. This myth stops when a pilgrim starts the tour. A pilgrims starts experiencing and believing that the pilgrims of all age equally enjoy the tour, which is not only full of cultural values, but also a adventurers.

Importance of Char Dham in Hindu Religion

The Char Dham Yatra is a most visited place to achieve salvation. Every year, more than 2.5 Lac travelers visit these holy places. According to Hindu mythology, it is accepted that the Hindu philosopher Shri Adi Shankaracharya announced this name ‘Char Dham’. The meaning of this name is four Holy Destinations (living place of God). These 4 places are in the region that is famous for the magnificent and peak mountains surrounded by a snow as well cold and perfect atmosphere.

In India, the Hindus think that the Char Dham darshan opens the entry of salvation by washing away all their sins. It is also considered that this place must be visited at least once in a lifetime. These four Religious place have a great significance and place in Hindu mythology. According to hindu mythology, Shri Adi Shankaracharya obtain freedom from rebirth in the Shri Badrinath Dham. The starting of the Chardham Yatra is Yamunotri. Proceed to Gangotri shrine. Then next destination is Shri Kedarnath Dham and finally Shri Badrinath Dham. After completing the Char Dham the pilgrim or visitors got an serenity of the mind which is main purpose of every visitors.