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Kedarnath
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Kedarnath

Kedarnath, Uttarakhand
Rudraprayag, UttarakhandKedarnath Valley

Deity:Lord Shiva
Best Time:May to October
Altitude:3,583 meters
Trek:16 km from Gaurikund

Located at an altitude of 3,583 meters, Kedarnath is one of the holiest Shiva temples. The Pandavas built this temple to seek Lord Shiva's blessings after the Kurukshetra war. The temple remains closed for 6 months due to heavy snowfall.

Special Features:

Jyotirlinga
Himalayan Temple
Panch Kedar
Badrinath
Char Dham

Badrinath

Badrinath, Uttarakhand
Chamoli, UttarakhandBadrinath Valley

Deity:Lord Vishnu
Best Time:May to October
Altitude:3,300 meters
Trek:Accessible by road

Situated between Nar and Narayan mountain ranges, Badrinath is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. According to legend, Lord Vishnu meditated here under a Badri tree, and Goddess Lakshmi protected him from harsh weather.

Special Features:

Char Dham
Tapt Kund
Neelkanth Peak
Gangotri
Char Dham

Gangotri

Gangotri, Uttarakhand
Uttarkashi, UttarakhandGangotri Glacier

Deity:Goddess Ganga
Best Time:May to October
Altitude:3,100 meters
Trek:Accessible by road

The origin of the sacred River Ganga, Gangotri is where King Bhagirath performed penance to bring Ganga to earth. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Ganga and marks the spot where she first touched earth.

Special Features:

Ganga Origin
Bhagirath Shila
Pandava Gufa
Yamunotri
Char Dham

Yamunotri

Yamunotri, Uttarakhand
Uttarkashi, UttarakhandYamunotri Valley

Deity:Goddess Yamuna
Best Time:May to October
Altitude:3,293 meters
Trek:6 km from Janki Chatti

The source of River Yamuna, this temple is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. The hot springs here are believed to have medicinal properties, and pilgrims cook rice and potatoes in these springs as prasad.

Special Features:

Yamuna Origin
Hot Springs
Surya Kund
Dwarka
Char Dham

Dwarka

Dwarka, Gujarat
Devbhumi Dwarka, GujaratArabian Sea Coast

Deity:Lord Krishna
Best Time:October to March
Altitude:Sea level
Trek:Accessible by road

The ancient kingdom of Lord Krishna, Dwarka is one of the seven most sacred cities. The Dwarkadhish Temple houses the deity of Lord Krishna and is believed to be built over Krishna's residential palace.

Special Features:

Krishna's Capital
Bet Dwarka
Nageshwar Jyotirlinga
Jagannath Puri
Char Dham

Jagannath Puri

Puri, Odisha
Puri, OdishaBay of Bengal Coast

Deity:Lord Jagannath
Best Time:October to March
Altitude:Sea level
Trek:Accessible by road

Famous for the annual Rath Yatra, this temple houses Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra. The temple is known for its unique traditions and the fact that the deities are made of wood and replaced every 12-19 years.

Special Features:

Rath Yatra
Wooden Deities
Mahaprasad
Rameswaram
Char Dham

Rameswaram

Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu
Ramanathapuram, Tamil NaduPamban Island

Deity:Lord Shiva
Best Time:October to April
Altitude:Sea level
Trek:Accessible by road and rail

Built by Lord Rama before crossing to Lanka, this temple has 22 sacred wells. It's believed that bathing in these wells washes away sins. The temple is also famous for its magnificent corridors and pillars.

Special Features:

22 Sacred Wells
Ram Setu
Longest Corridor
Somnath
Jyotirlinga

Somnath

Somnath, Gujarat
Gir Somnath, GujaratArabian Sea Coast

Deity:Lord Shiva
Best Time:October to March
Altitude:Sea level
Trek:Accessible by road

The first among the twelve Jyotirlingas, Somnath has been destroyed and rebuilt multiple times. The current temple was reconstructed after independence and stands as a symbol of India's spiritual resilience.

Special Features:

First Jyotirlinga
Rebuilt Multiple Times
Triveni Sangam
Amarnath
Sacred Cave

Amarnath

Amarnath, Jammu & Kashmir
Anantnag, Jammu & KashmirHimalayan Cave

Deity:Lord Shiva
Best Time:July to August
Altitude:3,888 meters
Trek:46 km from Pahalgam

A natural cave where an ice formation resembles a Shiva Lingam. Legend says Lord Shiva revealed the secret of immortality to Parvati here. The annual yatra is one of the most challenging pilgrimages.

Special Features:

Natural Ice Lingam
Annual Yatra
Challenging Trek
Vaishno Devi
Shakti Peetha

Vaishno Devi

Katra, Jammu & Kashmir
Reasi, Jammu & KashmirTrikuta Hills

Deity:Goddess Vaishno Devi
Best Time:March to October
Altitude:1,560 meters
Trek:13 km from Katra

Located in the Trikuta Mountains, this cave temple is dedicated to Goddess Vaishno Devi. Millions of pilgrims trek 13 km to reach the holy cave where the goddess is believed to reside in the form of three pindies.

Special Features:

Cave Temple
Three Pindies
Helicopter Service

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