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Ek Dham Yatra

Kedarnath Temple : Kedarnath Temple, probably the most sacred Hindu shrine located in the great Himalayas, is believed to be constructed by Sankaracharya. The temple is amongst the holiest pilgrimages for the devout Hindus.

Badrinath Temple : Badrinath is the most sacred Dham of India. This Dham was established by Adi Shankaracharya in the 9th century. The deity of Badrinath Temple is Lord Vishnu. It is built in the form of a cone with a small cupola of gilt bull and spire. The temple is divided into three parts - The Garbh Griha in which the idol of Lord Badrinath is seated in the inner part of this place and canopy covered with gold sheet. Second part is known as Darshan Mandap in which puja ceremonies are performed.

Gangotri Temple : Gangotri is a 275km drive from Haridwar. Gangotri is also an important Dham in the Char Dham Yatra. Gangotri is the starting point of the river Ganga. There is a temple of Goddess Ganga which is worshipped by pilgrims. According to Hindu Mythology, Gangotri is the place from where Ganga came down to earth. The origin of Ganga is located at Gaumukh which is around 20 km from Gangotri. Gangotri is accessible by road and the vehicles go up to Gangotri. The temple of Gangotri opens every year on Akshaya Tritiya

Yamunotri Temple : Yamunotri is located 265 km from Haridwar. The road goes up to Jankichatti. Then there is a 6 km trek to Yamunotri. Yamunotri is another important Dham in the Char Dham yatra. People first visit Yamunotri when they begin Char Dham Yatra. Yamunotri is the starting point of the Holy river Yamuna. Yamunotri temple is devoted to Goddess Yamuna. Surya Kund is a hot water spring located close to the temple and pilgrims dip rice and potatoes tied in a muslin cloth. This is offered as Prasad in the temple. Divya Shila is located close to Surya Kund and worshipped before pooja is offered to the main deity. Yamunotri temple opens every year on Akshay Tritiya.