The Do Dham Yatra hold equal significance with the Chardham Yatra when gathering devotees for pilgrimages. As devotees may not always have sufficient time or opportunity to visit all four Dham of Uttarakhand, a do Dham tour is also a great option.
Pilgrims during the Do Dham yatra from Haridwar visit two prominent temples, Badrinath & Kedarnath Yatra, to receive blessings of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva, respectively. The Yatra generally commences during March/April and closes during October/November. The best time to travel to both the dham is when the temple opens from March/April till June and October – November.
Between June and September, the monsoon season can cause great inconvenience. Hence, pilgrims must avoid it. Also, pilgrims can consider taking advantage of the Do Dham Yatra by Helicopter services. The helicopter packages make it convenient to travel through the roughed terrains and complete the Yatra without trekking.
Now, let’s understand the significance of the Kedarnath and Badrinath temples before one book the Badrinath Kedarnath temple tour.
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Do Dham Yatra: Significance Of Kedarnath Dham Yatra
Haridwar serves as an entryway to the sacred of Kedarnath, where pilgrims take a holy dip in Ganga for cleansing of mind and body before continuing to Kedarnath Temple to begin Do Dham Yatra.
So this ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva stands 3583 meters above sea level near Mandakini River, drawing millions of devotees every year who come here seeking his blessings. It is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and one of the Panch Kedar.
Adi Shankaracharya constructed Kedarnath with grey stone during the 7th Century AD. Legend has it that Pandavas performed severe penance at Kedarnath to appease Lord Shiva for redemption after winning their war against Kauravas. Moreover, Lord Shiva took refuge here by appearing as a bull and diving underground, leaving only his hump above ground. Hence, ever since this event, devotees have come here seeking blessings. This is the history behind the Kedarnath temple, one of the temples of the Do Dham Yatra.
Kedarnath Temple doors open for worshipers beginning in May and close following Diwali celebrations.
Kedarnath Dham cannot be directly reached via road. For the temple to be reached, an uphill trek of 16 kilometres must begin from Gaurikund. You can access Gaurikund via taxis or buses from cities like Dehradun, Rishikesh, Tehri, Uttarkashi, Chamoli, or Pauri. Besides trekking, you can book the Do Dham Yatra by Helicopter.
Do Dham Yatra: Significance Of Badrinath Dham Yatra
Your Yatra to Chota Chardham come to a peaceful halt at Badrinath Dham, where Lord Vishnu’s meditative shrine can completely mesmerize. The Badrinath Temple holds great meaning for Chardham Yatra as its reflection of humanity’s devotion and dedication is well documented.
Badrinath stands 3,100m above sea level on the left bank of the Alakananda River. Moreover, Badrinath also makes an interesting visit due to the Five Prayag sites located there – Rudraprayag, Devprayag, Karnaprayag, Nandprayag, and Vishnuprayag are worth seeing while visiting this town.
Badrinath Temple is essential to Do Dham Yatra because it represents Lord Vishnu’s dedication to mankind. Moreover, it is a part of the original Chardham Yatra. According to legend, it was constructed to pay our homage and commemorate Lord Vishnu, who meditated under the Badri tree for 1000 consecutive years in prayer for our well-being.
Your Badrinath pilgrimage wouldn’t be complete if you hadn’t experienced taking a dip in Tapt Kund. Believed by devotees to be Lord Agni’s home, many believe taking a bath here washes away any sins committed throughout life. Not far away lies another prominent holy site called Vyas Gufa, where legend says Lord Ganesha assisted Maharishi Vyas in documenting the Mahabharata. You could also discover scenic Mana Village near the Tibetan-Chinese border.
Best Time To Conduct Do Dham Yatra
The best time to undertake the Do Dham Yatra, usually comprising Kedarnath and Badrinath, is from March/April to June or early September till November when temperatures are mild and snowfall starts.
Pilgrims can easily visit sacred shrines and spiritual centers while taking in stunning landscapes without experiencing harsh winter conditions. Pilgrims must avoid the monsoon season, from late June to August due to heavy rainfall that increases landslide risk.
Winter brings extreme low temperatures and heavy snowfall that close these sacred sites. So, the ideal time for Do Dham Yatra pilgrimages should balance favorable weather conditions with accessibility for an enjoyable pilgrimage experience.
Conclusion
The Do Dham Yatra is one of the sacred pilgrimage journey for Hindus and every year thousands of pilgrims from all over the world complete this auspicious pilgrimage. The journey is challenging, needs physical strength to trek through rough terrains to reach the temple and the weather changes also add to the existing challenge. The helicopter services make travelling through Badrinath Kedarnath temple convenient with great ease and comfort. So book your do dham yatra package by helicopter 2024 from LIH Travel and have a safe, comfortable, and enriching Yatra experience.