Kedar Badri Darshan - A Blissful Getaway

Kedar Badri Darshan symbolizes an adventure blended with spirituality & natural beauty.

Kedarnath Temple is a Hindu temple devoted to Lord Shiva. It is trusted that the temple was designed by Pandavas and made fresh in spirits by Adi Sankaracharya and is one among the twelfth Jyotirlingas, the holiest Hindu places of worship of Shiva. It is located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand State.

Kedarnath Dham Yatra (Jyotirling darshan) might be a spiritual adventure planning to the dwelling place of Lord Shiva. The importance of the yatra is to accomplish profound peace and salvation as well as to encounter natural beauty. Lord Shiva is worshipped here as hump lingam.

Kedarnath Temple

Badrinath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is situated in Badrinath town in Uttarakhand State. The temple is one of the four Chota char Dham sites.

Badrinath Dham Yatra signifies an adventure to the place of Lord Vishnu Here, the icon of God is framed of black stone. The Pilgrims visit here to realize salvation in life. Throughout the exploration, the explorers will enjoy natural excellence surrounded by mountains where the Sky looks to blend the planet.

Badrinath Temple

Badrinath Kedarnath sightseeing:

Places to visit in and around Badrinath:

• Satopanth lake: It is believed that the gods Mahesh, Vishnu and Brahma used to take a bath in this Sarovar.
• Tapt Kund: Pilgrims take holy bath in the hot water pool here before   entering the Badrinath temple. Having a bath in the hot water pool is considered to be a good cure for skin diseases.
• Brahmkapal: This place is to perform Shradha to our ancestors.

• Charan Paduka: This place is known for bearing the footprints of Lord Vishnu.
• Narada Kund: Adi Sankaracharya has found the idol of Lord Vishnu.
• Vasudhara Falls: It is also another tourist attraction and is located in Mana village. VasukiTal, Ganesh Guha and Vys Guha are famous and forms part of the pilgrimage to Char Dham.
• Mana village: This is the last village of Indian Territory at Tibet Border.  
• Mata Murti Mandir: The temple is dedicated to the mother of Shri Badrinath.

Festivals in Badrinath: The Mata Murti Mela, Badri Kedar Festival and Janmashtami.

Places to visit in and around Kedarnath:

Pilgrims pay one or two-day visits to Kedarnath Dham. The following sightseeing can be covered by the explorers.

 The important places to see in Kedarnath:

• Gandhi Sarovar: It is a beautiful lake. Yudhishthir, the eldest of the Pandava brothers is believed to have moved to heave,
• Shankaracharya Samadhi
• Bhairavnath Temple: It is located near to  Kedarnath Temple. The travellers can have to view the Kedarnath Shrine from here.
• Gaurikund: Here, the hot spring is famous. Pilgrims take a bath and the temple is dedicated to Gauri Mata.
• Vasuki Tal: The lake is surrounded by mountains and offers the scenic beauty of the Chaukhamba peaks.
• Sonprayag: The confluence of the river Ganga and Mandakini .

The explorers can also enjoy many trekking options in and around from Kedarnath shrine.

Festivals in Kedarnath:

• Shravani Mela during August and Dipawali & Vinayak Chaturthi is celebrated during September and October. Besides Samadhi Puja takes place on the closing day of Kedarnath Temple during Winter. 

Tips: There are many Travel agents, who conduct Char Dham Yatra Package from Hardwar.

Ref: Kedarnath & Badrinath -A Sacred Journey /www.orbistour.blogspot.com