Uttarakhand also called the ‘Dev Bhoomi’ is the most favorite haunt for God believers. Several important Hindu pilgrimage destinations spread all across the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand make the land highly auspicious for all devout Hindus. The breathtaking scenic beauty of Uttarakhand ideally compliments the deep spirituality that pervades the land. Both Nature lovers and God seekers get lots to explore at the heart of the mesmerizingly beautiful and divine land of Uttarakhand. Here are some of the significant Pilgrim places of Uttarakhand-
Chardhams of Uttarakhand
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The Chardhams of Uttarakhand consist of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath and are a holy replica of the India Chardham circuit. Yamunotri Dham is an abode of Goddess Yamuna and the source of the River Yamuna, Gangotri Dham belongs to Goddess Ganga and is the sacred source of the River Ganges, Kedarnath Dham belongs to Lord Shiva, and Badrinath Dham belongs to Lord Vishnu. Hindus often feel spiritually obligated to embark on the Chardham yatra, the true roadway to ‘Moksha’. Even if the Chardham yatra cannot be undertaken, the Do Dham yatra of Uttarakhand or the Ek Dham yatra of Uttarakhand falls no less in terms of spiritual significance or utility.
Shiva Temples of Uttarakhand
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Our mythological tales often talk of Lord Shiva residing on Mount Kailash, an all-white, snow-clad mountain. The huge number of Shiva temples at Uttarakhand clearly authenticates the hidden allegorical meaning of these tales. Apart from the Chardham Katra, the Panch Kedar yatra is also an important pilgrimage tour that pilgrims opt for. ‘Panch Kedars’ are the five distinct abodes of Lord Shiva at Uttarakhand. Kedarnath along with Tunganath, Rudranath, Madhmaheshwar, and Kalpeshwar constitute the Uttarakhand ‘Panch Kedars’. Apart from the Panch Kedars, there are numerous other Uttarakhand Shiva temples like Neelkanth Mahadev temple, Bajinath, Someshwar, Patal Bhubaneshwar, Kapileshwar Mahadev, Vishwanath temple, and many more.
Vishnu Temples of Uttarakhand
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Lord Vishnu, another important God of the famous holy trinity too finds an abode in Uttarakhand. The ‘Panch Badri’ Pilgrimage trip is another popular pilgrim trip of Uttarakhand apart from the Chardham yatra and Panch Kedar yatra. Badrinath Dham along with the other four dhams dedicated to Lord Vishnu constitute the ‘Panch Badris’. The other four dhams include Bhavishya Badri, Yogyadhyan Badri, Vridha Badri, and Adi Badri. Apart from these, there are many other Vishnu temples dotting the holy land of Uttarakhand such as Triyuginarayan, Umra Narayan temple etc
Devi Temples of Uttarakhand
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The spirituality of the land is further enhanced by the various Shakti Peeths and other Devi temples that the land has. The Devi temples of Uttarakhand celebrate the supreme holy power of the ‘Devi’ who is the seat of all creations and is the feminine manifestation of spiritual potency. Some of the major Devi temples of Uttarakhand include Chandi Devi temple, Mansa Devi temple, Naina Devi temple, Surkanda Devi temple, Kunjapuri temple, Nanda Devi temple, Jwalpa Devi temple, Chandrabadani Devi Temple, Kalipad Shakti Peeth, Dhari Devi temple, Hariyali Devi temple, Mata Purnagiri temple and many more.
Temples Dedicated to Other Deities
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Uttarakhand, the land of temples also has several other temples dedicated to several other Gods of the Hindu pantheon. For instance, Hanuman Garhi, Dhauli Nag temple, Sheshnag temple, Siddha Narasimha temple, Kot Ka Mandir, and many more.
So Uttarakhand, the divine land is truly an abode of the Gods with so many temples and shrines scattered all across it.
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