Char Dham - The Four Holiest Pilgrimages In Hinduism

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Char Dham – The 4 Hindu Temples That Devotees

Must Visit At Least Once

Badrinath Temple, Uttarakhand

Also known as the Badrinarayan temple, this holy shrine is dedicated to the worship of the dual Nara-Narayana form of

Lord Vishnu.

As one of the key Vaishnav temples in India, Badrinath is considered to be the earthly abode of Lord Vishnu.

Dwarkadhish Temple, Dwarka

This famous temple, also known as the Jagat Mandir, is one of the most special shrines

dedicated to Lord Krishna.

Dwarka once was the kingdom of Lord Krishna himself and the Dwarkadhish temple is one of the most sacred

pilgrimages of Hiinduism.

Jagannath Temple, Puri

Lord Jagannath is a special manifestation of Lord Krishna, who is considered to be the ‘Lord of the

Universe’ by all Hindu devotees.

The Jagannath Temple at Puri attracts huge crowds each year who come to seek the Lord ‘ s blessings,; especially during the

legendary festival of Rath Yatra.

Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameshwaram

The Ramanathaswamy Temple at Rameshwaram is one of the holiest Hindu sites, dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva.

It is one of 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and as legend goes, even Lord Rama used to worship Lord Shiva here. Seeking Lord Shiva’s

blessings here can have many great benefits for the lives of devotees.