Gangotri Yatra 2013 resumes on 24 September 2013, after three months. The yatra had been suspended in the wake of the devastating flash-floods in Uttarakhand. According to an an official release on Tuesday, Sept 24, after inspecting the area the officials declared the resumption of the yatra. The road route to the Himalayan shrine in Garhwal […]
Chardham Yatra
Kedarnath Yatra resume from October 1, 2013
Kedarnath to be resumed from October 1, 2013. Due to the heavy floods which destroyed over 10,000 lives. Even the death toll of Uttarakhand floods is uncertain till now. Kedarnath Yatra, or pilgrimage to popular Kedarnath temple, also known as the yatra to the seat of Lord Shiva, is one of the major pilgrimage tours […]
Char Dham yatra to resume by July end
Char Dham yatra to resume by July end for 2013 year. As per the officials, Char Dham yatra including Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamnotri would resume by the end of this month. Chardham Yatra or Char Dham temple tour is the most holy pilgrimage tour to four prominent abodes in Hinduism. In 2013, in fact every […]
Guptakashi near Kedarnath
Guptaksahi has a great importance quite like that of Kashi. The ancient Vishwanath temple, Ardnareswar temple and Manikarnik Kund, where the two streams of Ganga and Yamuna are believed for their redemption. Lord Shiva was not willing and so eluded the Pandavas repeatedly. He took refuge at Kedarnath in the form of a bull. Being […]
No Kedarnath-Badrinath Yatra for next 3 Years?
According to reports coming from Badrinath and Kedarnath Shrines, there will be Yatra for the next 3 years. The damage from the rains have been so bad that pilgrimage cannot be revived anytime soon. Pilgrimage to the shrines of Kedarnath and Badrinath in Uttarakhand cannot resume for three years due to extensive damage caused by heavy […]
How to reach Kedarnath Temples
The sacred land of twelve Jyotilingas incarnation of Lord Shiva at height of 3581 metres in the state of Uttranchal falling in Rudraprayag of northern India is flogged by devotees during the peak permitted season falling between the month of May and October every year. Kedarnath has good connectivity with all parts of India. The […]
Chardham Yatra 2012 Tour by Helicopter
Chardham Yatra is a pilgrimage for four highly revered temple sites in Hinduism. Yatra to Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath & Kedarnath are referred to as Chardham Yatra. In 2012, Chardham Yatra begins on April 24 and will continue till Diwali festival. In association with Imprint Travels, Veda Nilayam is presenting Chardham Yatra 2012 by Helicopter from […]
Chardham Yatra 2011 begins on 6 May, Akshay Tritiya
Chardham Yatra or the Chardham temple tour is the most meritorious and auspicious pilgrimage tour in Hinduism. In 2011, Chardham templ Yatra opening date is May 6, Akshaya Tritiya. Gangotri temple and Yamunitri temple will be opened on May 6. Kedarnath Temple opens on 8 May and Badrinath Dham will be on May 9. Many […]
Indian Railways launches Chardham Yatra 2010 Packages
IRCTC, the Indian Railways, has launched rail tourism packages to Chardham Yatra in 2010, pilgrimage to four holy Hindu shrines – Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. These packages comprise of best of the services including accommodation in good hotels, vegetarian meals, transport form Delhi and sight seeing. Char dham Yatra Darshan: Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath and […]
Gangotri and Yamunotri temples opened in Uttarakhand
The annual Chardham Yatra, pilgrimage to four most auspicious shrines in Hinduism – Gangotri, Yamuntri, Badrinath, and Kedarnath temples, began on Akshaya Tritiya day (May 6, 2011). Amid chanting of Vedic hymns and slokas, Gangotri and Yamunotri temples’ doors were opened after six months. Gangotri and Yamunotri yatra will continue for six months. Yamunotri temple […]
Badrinath Yatra 2010 – Badrinath Temple dates 2010
Badrinath Yatra, or the pilgrimage tour to Badrinath temple, is one of the four prominent temple tours (Chardham Yatra) as per Hinduism. Badrinath temple, located in Uttarakhand, opens in May month and closes during winter season. Badrianth temple opening date in 2010 is 19th May 2010 at 8:05 AM (IST) as per the official website […]