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Char Dham Yatra (Uttarakhand)
Context
The 192-day Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, comprising Badrinath-Kedarnath-Gangotri-Yamunotri shrines located about 3,000 metres above sea level, witnessed death of 246 pilgrims this year because of health-related complications.
About
- Char Dham, is a four-part pilgrimage tour of Hindu religious sites in India.
- The Chardham Yatra Uttarakhand includes four holiest destinations of the Hindus:
- Badrinath: Badrinath, home to the sacred Badrinarayan Temple, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
- Kedarnath: Situated approximately 11758 feet (3584 metres) above sea level, it is part of Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district. Amidst the snow-covered, towering mountains close to Chorabari Glacier, the Mandakini River flows in front of the Kedarnath shrine.
- Gangotri: The temple of Gangotri is located close to the "Bhagirath Shila," the sacred rock where King Bhagiratha offered prayers to Lord Shiva. The Ganga river's true source is 19 kilometres from Gangotri, at Gaumukh in the Gangotri glacier, which is only reachable by trek.
- Yamunotri: Yamunotri is situated at an altitude of 3,293 meters above sea level and is the source of the Yamuna River, one of the most important rivers in northern India. The temple dedicated to the goddess Yamuna is the main attraction of the town and is surrounded by natural hot water springs and beautiful mountain ranges.
Government Initiatives
- Char Dham Pariyojana: The Ministry has taken up separate programme for connectivity Improvement for Char-Dham (Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunothri & Gangothri) in Uttarakhand.
- eSwasthya Dham portalis a portal which helps in monitoring the Char Dham Yatra pilgrim's health parameters. As a result, it ensures the smooth journey of pilgrims visiting Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.
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