Char Dham

The Char Dham are four Hindu pilgrimage sites in India: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. The word "Char Dham" translates to "the four abodes".    Significance The Char Dham are considered to be highly sacred places by devotees of Hinduism.    It is believed that visiting the four abodes helps a person attain moksha or salvation.    Each abode represents the four yugas.    Char Dham Yatra The Char Dham Yatra is a popular pilgrimage that draws millions of pilgrims each year.    The Yatra can be done by road or by helicopter.    The itinerary typically includes traveling from Haridwar to Yamunotri, then to Gangotri, then to Kedarnath, and finally to Badrinath.    Char Dham Temples The Yamunotri Temple is the source of the Yamuna River, one of India's most important rivers.    The Gangotri Temple is the most revered temple of goddess river Ganga.    The Kedarnath Temple was established by the Pandavas.    The Badrinath Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.