Char Dham Yatra is considered one of the most sacred pilgrimages in India. It includes visits to the four holy shrines of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. According to tradition, the yatra should be undertaken in a clockwise direction, starting with Yamunotri, followed by Gangotri, Kedarnath, and ending at Badrinath.
These temples hold immense significance: Yamunotri is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna, Gangotri to Goddess Ganga, Kedarnath to Lord Shiva, and Badrinath to Lord Vishnu. Devotees from all over the world come to visit these sacred sites to attain spiritual peace and divine blessings.
However, the Char Dham temples do not remain open throughout the year. They are accessible to pilgrims for only six months, after which they are closed for the winter season. Here are the key closing dates of the four shrines for the 2024 Char Dham Yatra:
These temples hold immense significance: Yamunotri is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna, Gangotri to Goddess Ganga, Kedarnath to Lord Shiva, and Badrinath to Lord Vishnu. Devotees from all over the world come to visit these sacred sites to attain spiritual peace and divine blessings.
However, the Char Dham temples do not remain open throughout the year. They are accessible to pilgrims for only six months, after which they are closed for the winter season. Here are the key closing dates of the four shrines for the 2024 Char Dham Yatra: