Char Dham Yatra From Chennai Overview

As described in Hindu Puranas, the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand is considered spiritually significant for the current life and afterlife. The legends say that Char Dham Yatra is a way to connect yourself with the ultimate truth and God. The pure divine energies you feel in Hindu pilgrimage sites like Char Dham are something that heals you and connects you with God even more.

To feel the divine aura of Char Dham Temples, the lacs of pilgrims travel for Char Dham Yatra. All four pious Dhams are located at different routes which are located at varying altitudes and towns. Hence, it requires careful planning to come to Char Dham Yatra. If you’re planning Char Dham Yatra from Chennai, we recommend you go for our pre-planned Char Dham Yatra from Chennai packages. Our Travel Acharya team will not only facilitate your trip but also ensure that you enjoy the entire Yatra and get the Darshan in all the Char Dham Temples. Moreover, if you feel the need for customisation in any of the services mentioned in the Char Dham Yatra Package, then we shall do the necessary personalization.

Who can go for Char Dham Yatra from Chennai

• For families living in Chennai who have been planning a religious trip to North India for a long time, the Char Dham Yatra is an ideal destination to visit. For such family groups, our Char Dham Group Tour Package will work as the right choice. Generally, kids less than 5 years of age shouldn’t be brought here because the high-altitude region might prove unfavourable for them.
• The people of Chennai who have never visited Uttarakhand and have a desire to explore the Himalayan foothills. Char Dham Yatra is a good option that will give religious as well as mesmerizing vibes. Besides Char Dham temples, to satiate your adventurous thirst, you can visit nearby Himalayan treks like the Kedarkantha trek, the Gaumukh trek, the Roopkund trek and the Tungnath trek.
• For a group of friends who want to go on religious treks, what can be a better option than Char Dham Yatra? In this devotional Yatra, you will get to trek for Kedarnath Dham and Yamunotri Dham. Hence, we can call it an adventurous cum devotional trip.
• The senior citizens willing to go to pilgrimage sites can plan the Char Dham Yatra through our Char Dham Yatra from Chennai Package. It will sort their entire tour hustle, as our team will be planning from start to end tour Itinerary.
• The individuals who want to escape for a self-help trip in which they can relax and gain mental peace. The Yatra to Char Dham sites are a considerable option for them. Along with relaxing, they can uplift their soul by being in high spiritual places.

Puja Rituals and Ceremonies in Char Dham:

Let us look at the Puja rituals and Ceremonies, which are held daily in honour of dedicated Devi and Devta in these Char Dham Temples.

Puja in Kedarnath Temple:

In the Kedarnath temple, the Pujari Ji offers Pooja to the Shivlinga twice a day.
The first Pooja ritual begins at 4:30 AM, which is called Maha Abhishek, followed by Rudra Abhishek, and then the ceremony Laghurudra Abhishek. The morning Puja of Lord Shiva ends with Shodasopachar Abhishek at 7 AM.

The evening Pooja is performed between 6 and 7:30 pm. The rituals start with reciting Shiva Sahasranamam Paath, then Shiv Mahimastrotra Paath, and at last, Shiv Tandav stotra is chanted in the temple complex.

Puja in Badrinath Temple:

In the Badrinath temple, the Pooja for Lord Vishnu starts at 4:30 AM with Abhishek Darshan, Alankar Darshan, and then Aarti Darshan. You will also see the Badrivishal idol covered by Sandal paste and adorned with accessories and flowers.

In the evening, the Vishnu Pooja starts with the chanting of Ashtothram and Sahasranamam Paath. The grand Mangal arti is performed at the end which is also Called Geet Govind.

Afterwards, the Pujari Ji takes off the flower and jewels from the Badrivishal idol. However, the sandal paste remains stuck, which is given to the devotees as prasad the next morning.

Puja in Gangotri Dham:

The major Puja Ritual of Gangotri Dham is its world-famous Ganga Aarti. In the early morning when the temple opens, the Pujaris start by offering water to the idol. Then all the devotees indulge themselves in the recitation of sacred mantras during Bhagwat Pooja and Surya Pooja.

Puja in Yamunotri Dham:

In the Yamunotri Dham, the Pooja of the Goddess takes place two times. The morning aarti, which is also called Mangla aarti, is performed from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM. In the evening, once again the Pujaris perform the Shayan Aarti around 6:30 PM. Then, the doors of the temple close.