The Indian Mythology describes the state of wellness one achieves after embarking a spiritual journey. Spirituality deals very closely with our soul which makes us want to drive even deeper and take on Spiritual journeys. It is a journey for self reconciliation and gaining of knowledge in each to its own way. It can be a path for guidance for some or routine for others any which way is a journey to remember.
This blog will tell you everything about the pilgrimage you should know beforehand. Plan your reconciliation journey now, book hourly rooms in advance and reduce the stress of accommodations to focus on the spiritual journey.
1. Garhwal Himalaya Chardham yatra
Situated in the mountainous state of Uttarakhand are the four abodes. It was founded 1200 years back and established by the renowned Shri Adi Shankarcharya. The four temples that comprise of Chardham are Yamunotri Dham, Gangotri Dham, Badrinath Dham and Kedarnath Dham.
The belief exists that every Hindu should visit the Char Dhams once in a lifetime to achieve moksha (salvation). The smaller circuit is Chota Char Dham Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. According to tradition one can visit in the following order:
- Yamunotri, it is the goddess Yamuna's head and the source of the Yamuna River
- Gangotri, it is the Ganges' (River Ganga) source and the goddess Ganga's head
- Kedarnath, each one of the twelve jyotirlings is a manifestation of the Hindu deity Shiva
- Badrinath, the seat of the Hindu god Vishnu in his aspect of Badrinarayan
2. Vaishno Devi yatra
The yatra takes you to an important Hindu temple worshiping to the Vaishno Devi. The temple is situated in Katra at the Trikuta mountains within the Union Territory of India in Jammu and Kashmir.
The temple is most crowded at the time of Navratri increasing the count of visitors in the nine day period. It is one of the most visited pilgrimages of India. The festival of Diwali is also prominently observed in this temple.
The yatra takes you to places where Mata Vaishnavi spent time while observing various spirituality disciplines and penances. One of the prominent locations is the holy Cave where she merged Her Human form with the astral form of Her creators, the three Supreme Energies. The journey begins with the Call of Mata; it is also believed without the bulawa no one can visit the shrine for her blessings. Only one step has to be taken by a person and the rest to be left to her.
The place is completely booked during prime festivals like Diwali and Navratri to avoid the hastiness book hourly rooms before going to only focus on the journey.
3. Amarnath yatra
This yatra takes you to Lord Shiva’s form on Earth as an ice lingam located in Jammu & Kashmir. Shri Amarnathji Cave Shrine is 45 kilometres from Pahalgam and 141 kilometres from Srinagar, it is located in a tiny ravine at the extreme end of Lidder valley.
Although it is a great experience the journey is a difficult one. It is advisable for people who are in good shape and are able to hike. The extreme temperatures dis-balance oxygen levels meaning this yatra is not suitable for all.
4. Kumbh mela
Kumbh Mela means the festival of pots translating to pot of Nectar in Hindu Mythology.According to legend Gods lost all their strength to regain in agreement to the demons for Amrit, churn the primaeval ocean of milk (the nectar of immortality).
The mela is one of the biggest Hindu festivals celebrated every 3 years. It is observed at four pilgrimage sites at the confluence of the Ganges, the Jamuna, and the mythological Sarasvati, Haridwar on the Ganges, Ujjain on the Shipra, Nashik on the Godavari, and Prayag (modern Prayagraj) on the Godavari.
The devotees take on the pilgrimage to wash away their sins. It is largely celebrated with huge crowds. There are followers of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva in each akhara, but the majority of them are followers of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. The Kumbh Mela takes place in Haridwar.
5. Varanasi
One of the holiest, most sacred places of Hinduism also due to the presence of river Ganga. It is known as the city of Lord Shiva believed to be his home. The belief goes that any person is liberated from rebirth who dies in the city to which dead ashes are immersed in the river for moksha. Ganga aarti is done there on a daily basis. Pilgrims travel miles to take a dip in the holy water of Ganga.
6. Bodh Gaya
Bodh Gaya is located about 100 km away from Patna, Bihar.It is one of the most sacred Buddhist sites, it is the place where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment and became Buddha under the Bodhi tree around the sixth century. Buddhist belief is that change is always possible, nothing is fixed or permanent. The town also houses many Buddhist Monasteries.
7. Hemkund Sahib Yatra
Known as the Gurudwara Shri Hemkund Sahib Ji, it is Sikh pilgrimage site located in Uttarakhand on the banks of Hemkund Lake.
In the holy Granth Sahib it is mentioned that Guru Gobind Singh the tenth Sikh Guru meditated by the banks around seven ice peaks. From old tails it is also said that Lakhshmana the younger brother of Lord Ram meditated at the location to better his health after the war where he procured many injuries.
These journeys will leave you with peaceful vibes and your meditation power and focus will also come intact. Don’t spend time thinking when is perfect time to visit, plan and book hourly rooms on your journey to embrace your spiritual side and don’t have to worry about the extra money spent of excessive hotel timings.