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Tungnath, at 12,073 above mean sea level, is the highest

Shiva temple in the world, discounting perhaps the

Amarnath Cave shrine near Srinagar, Kashmir, which issituated at an altitude of 12,756 feet. Tungnath is second in

importance among the five mountain shrines collectively

known as the Panch Kedar. The temple opens for worship

after winter snows melt in June and remains open until

late October when snowfall cuts off access to the temple.

At this time the deity is moved ceremoniously to the

Ukhimath, thousands of feet below. Besides its majesticlocation against a backdrop of cliffs, peaks and snow-clad
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mountains, Tungnath is also popular with trekkers, who

make it a point to witness the sunrise from Chandrashila,

a nearby peak at 13,123 feet. To reach Tungnath from

Delhi, drive or take an overnight train/ bus to Rishikesh(236 km) and drive/ take a bus to Ukhimath (170 km/ 6

hours). Halt overnight and catch the morning bus for

Chopta (17 km/ 1 hour), a roadhead at 9,500 feet.

Tungnath is a 4-km trek from here. The nearest airport is

Jolly Grant, Dehradun (258 km). This is the first of a two-

part series on Tungnath by Travel Editor BIJOY

VENUGOPALThe sacred bulls hump appeared in Kedarnath, the arms at Tungnath, the navel and stomach at

Madhyamaheshwar, the face at Rudranath and the hair and head at Kalpeshwar. In gratitude, the

Pandavas, who were then in the Himalayas en route to their passage to heaven, built temples at

each of these locations. It is also believed that some of the bulls fore portions materialized at the

Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Terraced fields overlook the valley at Ukhimath. The seat of the Omkareshwara Temple, this town is

where the idol of Tungnath is worshipped after winter snowfall renders the mountains inaccessible.On clear days the town offers a breathtaking view of the snowcapped Kedarnath peak. The

Mandakini River, a tributary of the Ganga, roars in the valley below. Eventually, it joins the

Alakananda at Rudraprayag.

A short drive from Ukhimath is Deoriya Tal, a picturesque mountain lake surrounded by forests of

oak and chir pine. A heart-stopping view of the four-pronged peak, Chaukhamba, is reflected in the

placid waters of the lake. To get to the lake, which occupies a small plateau at about 8,000 feet,

trekkers must walk a 2-km uphill trail from Sari.

A picturesque waterfall by the roadside near Ukhimath. Some parts of the road to Sari, a village from

where the trek to Deoriya Tal begins, have been taken over by streams and waterfalls. In the

monsoon, parts of the road may be washed off completely. Landslides and mudslides also block

traffic.

Before motorable roads made these hill shrines accessible within a day from Haridwar, pilgrims

traveled on foot from the roadhead at Rudraprayag. Tired of many years of the government turning

a deaf ear to their demands for a motorable road, the people of the region went on a hunger strike.

The move paid off. Buses were introduced to connect Rudraprayag with the district headquarters atGopeshwar through Chopta, a picturesque route that skirts the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary where

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the five temples are located. As a reminder of the protest, these buses are inscribed with the legend

Bhookh Hartal, Hindi for Hunger Strike.

After visiting Deoriya Tal the previous day, we reached Chopta by the Bhook Hartal bus fromUkhimath. The tiny hillside village was cloaked in mist and we were hungry. Unable to see much

further we followed our noses to a shack where parathas and instant noodles were cooking. The sign

on the modest little eatery promised lots more, but we made do with warmth and passable food.

It looks quiet and peaceful in Chopta but one look at this sleeping Bhotia dog told us another story.

Notice the spiked metal collar around its neck this is intended to prevent leopards from killing it.

Leopards are opportunistic hunters and frequently prey on dogs with a bite to the throat. The tough

metal collars may be uncomfortable for the dogs but its spiky edges have protected them from many

a marauding leopard.

Misty mountains tower over Chopta. After breakfast, we begin the 4 km-climb to Tungnath. Thepaved trail winds through a tract of dense forest interspersed with alpine meadows, known as

bugyals in the Garhwali dialect. Ahead of us, walking in leather slippers and a thin saffron robe was a

sadhu. How he defended himself against the punishing elements we do not know. But then again,

centuries ago a young saint from Kerala, Adi Sankara, walked these very paths.

Through veils of mist we looked back at the road we had travelled. The oak trees wore shaggy coats

of moss and fern. In the peak of winter, the trees will be bare.

Only the hardy, fragrant deodar trees will resist the snow. Their leaves are modified into hard, tough

needles and their barks secrete resin that prevents the snow from freezing the sap.

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1.Tungnath, a stately and serene temple dedicated toLord Shiva, is the second of the five Kedars, the

others being Kedarnath, Madhyamaheshwar,

Kalpeshwar and Rudranath. The legend behind the

temples is rooted in the Mahabharata. It is said thatthe Pandavas, after the Great War at Kurukshetra,

wished to atone for the sins of fratricide and the

killing of Brahmins. They were directed to seek the

blessings of Lord Shiva. The Lord, however, was in

no... more

Tungnath, a stately and serene temple dedicated to

Lord Shiva, is the second of the five Kedars, the
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temples is rooted in the Mahabharata. It is said that

the Pandavas, after the Great War at Kurukshetra,wished to atone for the sins of fratricide and the



no mood to pardon them as he was angry at the

magnitude of their sins. Taking the form of a bull, the

Lord hid from the Pandavas at Guptkashi in the

Garhwal Himalaya.

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2.The Pandavas caught up with Shiva. Bhima, thesecond of the brothers, spied a large bull grazing and

recognized it as Shiva. He grabbed the bull by its tail

and hind legs, but it disappeared into the ground.Later, various parts of the bull reappeared at

different locations in the Himalaya.

3.The sacred bulls hump appeared in Kedarnath, the

arms at Tungnath, the navel and stomach at

Madhyamaheshwar, the face at Rudranath and the

hair and head at Kalpeshwar. In gratitude, the

Pandavas, who were then in the Himalayas en route
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to their passage to heaven, built temples at each of

these locations. It is also believed that some of the

bulls fore portions materialized at the Pashupatinath

Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal.

View Part 2 of this

... more

The sacred bulls hump appeared in Kedarnath, thearms at Tungnath, the navel and stomach at

Madhyamaheshwar, the face at Rudranath and the

hair and head at Kalpeshwar. In gratitude, the

Pandavas, who were then in the Himalayas en route

to their passage to heaven, built temples at each of

these locations. It is also believed that some of the

bulls fore portions materialized at the Pashupatinath

Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal.


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4.Terraced fields overlook the valley at Ukhimath. Theseat of the Omkareshwara Temple, this town is where

the idol of Tungnath is worshipped after winter
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snowfall renders the mountains inaccessible. On clear

days the town offers a breathtaking view of the

snowcapped Kedarnath peak. The Mandakini River,

a tributary of the Ganga, roars in the valley below.Eventually, it joins the Alakananda at Rudraprayag.

View Part 2 of this slideshow:Chandrashila

... more

Terraced fields overlook the valley at Ukhimath. The

seat of the Omkareshwara Temple, this town is wherethe idol of Tungnath is worshipped after winter

snowfall renders the mountains inaccessible. On clear

days the town offers a breathtaking view of the

snowcapped Kedarnath peak. The Mandakini River,

a tributary of the Ganga, roars in the valley below.

Eventually, it joins the Alakananda at Rudraprayag.


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5.A short drive from Ukhimath is Deoriya Tal, apicturesque mountain lake surrounded by forests of

oak and chir pine. A heart-stopping view of the four-

pronged peak, Chaukhamba, is reflected in the placid

waters of the lake. To get to the lake, which occupies
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a small plateau at about 8,000 feet, trekkers must

walk a 2-km uphill trail from Sari.


6.A picturesque waterfall by the roadside nearUkhimath. Some parts of the road to Sari, a village

from where the trek to Deoriya Tal begins, have been

taken over by streams and waterfalls. In the

monsoon, parts of the road may be washed off

completely. Landslides and mudslides also block

traffic.


7.Before motorable roads made these hill shrinesaccessible within a day from Haridwar, pilgrims

traveled on foot from the roadhead at Rudraprayag.

Tired of many years of the government turning a deaf

ear to their demands for a motorable road, the people

of the region went on a hunger strike. The move paid
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off. Buses were introduced to connect Rudraprayag

with the district headquarters at Gopeshwar through

Chopta, a picturesque route that skirts ... more

Before motorable roads made these hill shrines

accessible within a day from Haridwar, pilgrims

traveled on foot from the roadhead at Rudraprayag.

Tired of many years of the government turning a deaf

ear to their demands for a motorable road, the people

of the region went on a hunger strike. The move paid

off. Buses were introduced to connect Rudraprayag

with the district headquarters at Gopeshwar through

Chopta, a picturesque route that skirts the Kedarnath

Wildlife Sanctuary where the five temples are located.

As a reminder of the protest, these buses are

inscribed with the legend Bhookh Hartal, Hindi for

Hunger Strike.


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8.After visiting Deoriya Tal the previous day, wereached Chopta by the Bhook Hartal bus from

Ukhimath. The tiny hillside village was cloaked in

mist and we were hungry. Unable to see much further

we followed our noses to a shack where parathas and

instant noodles were cooking. The sign on the modest

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little eatery promised lots more, but we made do with

warmth and passable food.


... more

After visiting Deoriya Tal the previous day, we

reached Chopta by the Bhook Hartal bus from

Ukhimath. The tiny hillside village was cloaked in

mist and we were hungry. Unable to see much further

we followed our noses to a shack where parathas and

instant noodles were cooking. The sign on the modestlittle eatery promised lots more, but we made do with

warmth and passable food.


less

9.It looks quiet and peaceful in Chopta but one look atthis sleeping Bhotia dog told us another story. Notice

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the spiked metal collar around its neckthis is

intended to prevent leopards from killing it. Leopards

are opportunistic hunters and frequently prey on

dogs with a bite to the throat. The tough metal collarsmay be uncomfortable for the dogs but its spiky edges

have protected them from many a marauding

leopard.

View Part 2 of this

... more

It looks quiet and peaceful in Chopta but one look at

this sleeping Bhotia dog told us another story. Notice

the spiked metal collar around its neckthis is

intended to prevent leopards from killing it. Leopards

are opportunistic hunters and frequently prey on

dogs with a bite to the throat. The tough metal collars

may be uncomfortable for the dogs but its spiky edgeshave protected them from many a marauding

leopard.


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10. Misty mountains tower over Chopta. After

breakfast, we begin the 4 km-climb to Tungnath. The

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paved trail winds through a tract of dense forest

interspersed with alpine meadows, known as bugyals

in the Garhwali dialect. Ahead of us, walking in

leather slippers and a thin saffron robe was a sadhu.How he defended himself against the punishing

elements we do not know. But then again, centuries

ago a young saint from Kerala, Adi Sankara, walked

these... more

Misty mountains tower over Chopta. After breakfast,

we begin the 4 km-climb to Tungnath. The paved trail

winds through a tract of dense forest interspersed

with alpine meadows, known as bugyals in the

Garhwali dialect. Ahead of us, walking in leather

slippers and a thin saffron robe was a sadhu. How he

defended himself against the punishing elements we

do not know. But then again, centuries ago a young

saint from Kerala, Adi Sankara, walked these very

paths.


less

11. Through veils of mist we looked back at the road

we had travelled. The oak trees wore shaggy coats of

moss and fern. In the peak of winter, the trees will be

bare.

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12. Only the hardy, fragrant deodar trees will resistthe snow. Their leaves are modified into hard, tough

needles and their barks secrete resin that prevents thesnow from freezing the sap.


13. It is the end of the season and most of the shopsare deserted, but one teashop offers piping hot ginger

chai. It is still early in the morning. As we stood there

catching our breath and sipping tea, a red fox

appeared out of the hillside and slunk away into the

forest before we could bring out our cameras.

Most tourists choose to ride mules to the top but a few nature buffs, like us, prefer to walk the

entire distance. However, people like this porter transporting a gas cylinder on his back have no

choice.

Finally, we hear bells peal in the distance. And we see the spire of the temple poke out over a sea of

mist. A milestone informs us that we have reached our destination

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Here in the main street leading up to the temple, time takes a backseat. Its like being back in the

Stone Age. The huts have roofs of solid slate, weighed down with rocks. Only the waterproof plastic

sheets are a reminder of modern times.

The priests chair is placed invitingly outside the temple but we choose to sit on the cool stones in

the small courtyard. The priests of the Tungnath temple are local Brahmins from the village of Maku,

a few thousand feet below. In all the other Kedar temples, including Kedarnath, the priests are from

Udupi or Kerala, a tradition dating back to Adi Sankaras reforms.

1.The Pandavas caught up with Shiva. Bhima, the

second of the brothers, spied a large bull grazing and

recognized it as Shiva. He grabbed the bull by its tail

and hind legs, but it disappeared into the ground.

Later, various parts of the bull reappeared at

different locations in the Himalaya.

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The temple needs immediate renovation and repairs... Endowments department is

busy snatching away the monies...

Please preserve the heritage and temples... properly.

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Manish Patiala, Punjab 1 hour 20 minutes ago

Temple should be immediately renovated otherwise we will loose our impotent

heritage. Preserve such kind of rare temples. Government should work on that.Always

busy in politics.Do to preserve our existence please.

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Vipin Kochi, Kerala 2 hours 13 minutes ago

Om Nama Shivaiii

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nilesh Pune, Maharashtra 2 hours 4 minutes ago

OM Namah shivay............ Har Har Mahadev

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neels Pune, Maharashtra 2 hours 57 minutes ago

Jai BholeNath....Jai Nilkanth....

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pawanNew Delhi, Delhi

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jai shiv bhole naath ki,,,,,,,beautiful

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vijay Bangalore, Karnataka 11 hours ago

har har mahadev

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Har Har Mahadev

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Lallu Warangal, Andhra Pradesh 16 hours ago

Temple looks like a fully digested one and it need to renovated

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RajuMumbai, Maharashtra

2 hours 30 minutes ago

o my lord shiva please forgive me if i done any mistake but dont be angry with me

give me my one wish that you know very well.all the people keep doing wokship of

lord shiva

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Shashank New Delhi, Delhi 4 hours ago

it is amazing to see shri tungnathji at yahoo, coz its such rare to visit place and very

rarely known by anyone.. but its beauty is incomparable... and no people come to

know about place, then one request for everyone... PLZ DON'T MAKE THE PLACE

DIRTY PLZ RESPECT ITS BEAUTY IF U GO THERE.

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farheen Khan 4 hours ago

VERY PEACEFUL PLACE
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farheen Khan 4 hours ago

god is somethig about which we can not describe.We do not how god is created how

can we say that god leave with us in this earth and even died???thank god i beleive in

one god who has created this whole universe. THERE IS ONLY ONE GOD ONLY

ONE ONE ONE

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Sandeep Chandigarh, Chandigarh 1 hour 2 minutes ago

Har Har Mahadev

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Sujata singh

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om namah shivay.....

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RAJANIKANTHA Mysore, Karnataka 6 hours ago

fantastic,men in pursuit of god, since ages,have explored the grandeur of the

Himalayas and may be, there could many more such places which are still not come to

light. Hail ancient HINDUS

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1.Tungnath, a stately and serene temple dedicated to

Lord Shiva, is the second of the five Kedars, theothers being Kedarnath, Madhyamaheshwar,



the Pandavas, after the Great War at Kurukshetra,

wished to atone for the sins of fratricide and the



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Tungnath, a stately and serene temple dedicated to

Lord Shiva, is the second of the five Kedars, the




the Pandavas, after the Great War at Kurukshetra,wished to atone for the sins of fratricide and the



no mood to pardon them as he was angry at the

magnitude of their sins. Taking the form of a bull, the

Lord hid from the Pandavas at Guptkashi in the

Garhwal Himalaya.
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Lord Shiva eluded the Pandavas repeatedly and on being detected by them assumed the form of a bull. The second

Pandavas Bhima tried to pick him up, but Shiva sank into the earth and only the hump came in Bhimas's hand. Seeing

their determination the lord was so pleased that he freed the Pandavas from their sin and asked them to worship his

hump at Kedarnath which is the heights among the twelve Jyotirlingas. The other parts of Shiva's body, arms, face,

nevel and hair locks appeared at Tungnath, Rudranath, Madmaheswar and Kalpeshwar. These four shrines along with

Shri Kedarnathji are worshipped as "Panch Kedar". The Panch Kedar are the holy destination for all the Hindus. Five

Kedars

KEDARNATH

Kedar is also another name for lord Shiva - the protector and the destroyer. Thereare 200 ancient shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva in Chamoli district itself, the mostimportant is Kedarnath. Shrine of Kedarnath lying at the altitude of 3584 Mts. onthe head of river Mandakini is amongst the holiest pilgrimages for the Hindus.

The origin of revered temple can be found in great epic Mahabharat. After the

wars, the Pandavas lost their peace of mind after committing the great sin ofslaying their Guru and brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva forredemption. Lord Shiva avoided them repeatedly and while fleeing took refuge atKedarnath in the form of bull. On being followed, He dived into the ground, leaving

behind His hump on the surface. The hump is worshipped in the temple ofKedarnath in the conical Shiva pinda form. The remaining portions of Lord Shivaare worshipped at other places.

TUNGNATH

The arm of Lord Shiva came out at this place as per Kedarnath myth. The Tungnath temple is situated at an altitude of about 3680 m above sealevel, the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is the highest Shiva Shrine among the Panch Kedar, 3 km uphill from Chopata. The sancity of theregion of Tungnath is considered unsurpassed.

The peak of Tungnath is the source of three springs that form the river Akashkamini. Tungnath is reached through a path that wends throughalpine meadows & rhododendron thickets. An hour's climb from here leads to Chandrashila with its panoramic views.

GETTING THEREAir: Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun 232 kms.Rail: The nearest railhead, Rishikesh, is 215 kms.Road: Tungath can be reached on the Kund-Gopeshwar road up to Chopta, 212 kms. from Rishikesh via Chamoli-Gopeshwar-Chopta route.Buses and taxis ply along the route. From Chopta, the Tungnath temple is 3 kms. trekaway.

RUDRANATH

The shrine is 23 km from Gopeshwar at 2286 m. The Mukhor face of Lord Shiva os worshipped as Neelkanth Mahadev here. The temple siteprovides splendid views of Hathi Parvat, Nanda Devi, Nanda Ghunti, Trishuli and other peaks. Suryakund, Chandrakund, Tarakund, etc. are theholy kunds situated nearby. The scenic beauty and the spiritual piousness of the place make it scenically beautiful as well as enchanting.

Anusuya Devi temple is located on the trek to Rudranath involving an additional trek of 3 km. Another route 13 km from Gopeshwar to Mandalthen trek 6 km to reach Anusuya Devi. Devi Anusuya is revered as the Goddedd who blesses her devotees in their difficulties.

GETTING THERE

Air: Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun, 258 km.Rail: The nearest railhead, Rishikesh is 241 km.Road: Rudranath is located on Gopeshwar-Kedarnath Road. From Rishikesh, the entry point, Sagar is 219 km. A 22 km trek from Sagar will end

at Rudranath. Accommodation available at Dharamshala.

MADMAHESHWAR

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It is said that the navel of Lord Shiva reappeared at this shrine after disappearingat Kedarnath. Shiva is worshipped Madmaheshwar in the form of a navel shapedlingam. This Shrine is 31 km from Guptkashi at an altitude of 3289 m. The templecan be approached by a trek through the famous Sidha Peeth of Kalimath. Wild,unparalleled scenic beauty and incredible landscapes distinguish the distance fromKalimath to Madmaheshwar. Chaukhamba, Kedarnath and Neelkanth peaks arevisible from here. Gaundar, at the conflux of Madmaheshwar Ganga and Markanga

Ganga, is the last place that is worth a visit before one reaches this shrine.

GETTING THERE

Air: Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, 244 kms.Rail: The nearest railhead, Rishikesh, is 227 kms.Road: To reach Madmaheshwar, the distance of 196 kms. from Rishikesh toKalimath is motorable. The balance 31 kms. has to be covered on foot.

KALPESHWAR

The hair locks (Jata) of Lord Shiva are worshipped in this small rock temple at the

height of 2134 m before the matted, tresses of Shiva enshrined in rock in thesanctum and sanctorum. The sanctum is preceded by a natural cave passage. This

temple is located in Urgam valley. This shrine is a delight for the tourists withstriking views of valley with terraced fields and lush green forests. The temple isreached after a trek of 12 km from Helang which is the motor head on Rishikesh -Badarinath route.

GETTING THEREAir: Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun 272 kmsRail: The nearest railhead, Rishikesh is 255 kmsRoad: Kalpeshwar can be reashed up to Helang, 243 kms. on the Rishikesh -Badrinath road by bus and taxis. From Helang, the 12 kms. trek is off the mainroad.

PANCH BADARI

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All, as the apt tribute to Lord Vishnu, revere the five Badaris. Badarinath is devotedto the worship of Vishnu who, according to an ancient tale, usurped this place fromShiva. For Vishnu had come here as the gods once did, to offer penance. He lovedthe place so much that he sought to unseat Shiva from his meditation here. He tookon the from of a beautiful child and began to wail. Shiva's wife, Parvati picked himup but could not calm the child. Since his wailing continued to disturb Shiva, heshifted to Kedarnath in exasperation, leaving the spot free for Vishnu to occupy. But

remainders of Shiva's stay continue to linger, most visibly in the name, Badari, akind of berry that Shiva was most fond of, and the gigantic tree, invisible to themortal eye, that served Shiva. Considered one of the Chardhams or four principal

places of Hindu worship, Badrinath's four subsidiary Badaris. Five Bararis are:BadarinathAdiBadariBhavishyaBadari

VridhBadariYogdhyan Badari

BADARINATH

Abode of Lord Vishnu

Badarinath Dham is considered as one of the most sacred centres of pilgrimage

situated in the lofty Himalayan heights in the Garhwal hill tracks (Uttarakhand) at theheight of 10,248 feet above sea level. The route to Badarinath is one of the most

fascinating one due to the lofty hilly terrain, curves and cliffs amidst the mostscenically beautiful place on the earth.

Throughout the route to Badarinath there are numerous pilgrimage sites at Deo

Prayag, Rudraprayag, Karana Prayag, Nanda Prayag, and Vishnuprayag; as well asPandukeswar where king Pandu observed Tapasya with his queen Madri and wherehis sons Pandavas stayed during their pilgrimage to heaven, and the site whereBhima and Hanuman (sons of Vayu) met.

At Badarinath Lord MahaVishnu is believed to have done his penance. Seeing theLord doing his penance in the open, Goddess Mahalaxmi is believed to have assumedthe form of Badari tree to provide him shelter to face the onslaught of the adverse weather conditions, therefore the name Badari Narayan. It is

believed that Lord Vishnu revealed to Narad rishi that Nar & Naryans forms were his own. It is also believed that Narad rishi, who also did hispenance here, is even now worshipping the supreme God in the form of Nar and Narayan with Ashtakshara mantras.

The image of Badarinarayan here is fashioned out of Saligramam. Badarinarayan is seen under the Badari tree, flanked by Kuber and Garuda,Narad, Narayan and Nar. Mahalakshmi has a sanctum outside in the parikrma. There is also a shrine to Adi Sankara at Badarinath. For moreinformation on Badarinath, pleaseclick here.

DHYAN BADRI, URGAM

The Temple of Dhyan Badri, one of the five Badris, on Rishikesh-Badrinath route is 12 km trek from Helang. Situated in the picturous

surroundings at an altitude of 2135m, the idol of Lord Vishnu is in Chaturbhuj (Four Arms) form of black stone in a meditative posture.
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A place of divine peace the prayer of the believer are instantly blessed. Kalpeshwar (one among five kedar) is 2 km trek from here.

GETTING THERE

Air:Nearest Airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun 272 km.

Rail: The nearest railhead is Rishikesh, 255 km.

Road: Dhyan Badri can be reached upto Helang, 243 km on the Rishikesh-Badrinath road by bus or taxi. From Helang, the 12 km trek isoff the main road.

BHAVISHYA BADRI

The Bhavishya Badari is at a distance of about 17 km east of Joshimath on

Joshimath-Lata-Malari route and is at an altitude of 2744 m. Pilgrims trek beyondTapovan up the Dhauliganga River to reach this holy spot. The idol of Narsimh (thegod with the head of lion) is enshrined here. Traditionally it is believed that a daywill come when the present route to the Badarinath will be inaccessible and theLord Badarinath will be worshipped here and this is why the place is calledBhavishya Badari.

GETTING THERE

Air: Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun (297 kms.)Rail: The nearest railhead, Rishikesh, is 280 kms.Road: Bhavishya Badri is connected by a motorable road up to Saldhar, which is274 kms. from Rishikesh and 19 kms. from Joshimath. From Saldhar, pilgrims have

to trek 6kms. up to the shrine.

VIRDHA BADRI

This temple is open throughout the year. It is situated at Animath that is 7 kmfrom Joshimath, in the direction of Pipalkoti, at an altitude of 1380 m. BeforeBadarinathji was designated one of the four Char Dhams of Hindu worship by AdiShankaracharya, the idol of Badarinath carved by the divine Vishwakarma wasenshrined and worshipped here. It is said that when mankind entered the age ofKaliyug, Vishnu chose to remove himself from the temple. Interestingly, the imagewas found by Adi Shankaracharya at Naradkund and restored.

GETTING THERE

Air: Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun (264 kms.)

Rail: The nearest railhead, Rishikesh, is 247 kms.Road: Animath, 8 kms. short of Joshimath, is accessible by motorable roads fromRishikesh on the Badrinath road.

YOG DHYAN BADRI

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This temple is named after Pandav King. The Yog Dhyan Badari temple is locatedat Pandukeshwar at an altitude of 1920 m. It is 24 km short of Badarinath onRishikesh -Badarinath highway. According to a myth, the sanctum has an image ofthe Lord in a meditative (Yog Dhyan) posture. It is said that the Pandavas,victorious after their battle against the Kauravas, but emotionally scarred, came tothe Himalayas. And it was here that they handed over their capital, Hastinapur, toRaja Parikshit and took up penance before seeking out the highway to heaven.

GETTING THEREAir: Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun - 294 kms.

Rail: The nearest railhead, Rishikesh is 277 kms.Road: Yogdhayan Badri is located just 24 kms. short of Badrinath on a motorableroad from Rishikesh.

PANCH PRAYAG

The Prayag means the confluence of two (or more) rivers. And in India there areonly six most sacred Prayags. The last Prayag, the great confluence of the Ganga,Yamuna & the mythical Saraswati is at Allahabad. Other the most revered

confluences are the Panch (five) prayags of the Garhwal region. In Hindu mythology,rivers are personified as goddesses and even today, Hindus hold them in highveneration. The water of a holy river is supposed to wash away the sins. Theconfluence of two or more rivers make them much more sacred. Five Prayags are:

DeoprayagRudraprayagKarna PrayagNand PrayagVishnu Prayag

DEO PRAYAG
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Deoprayag is situated on the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers. It iscommonly believed to be the birthplace of earthly Ganga. It comprises the oldestroute to Badrinath and Gangotri. The famous Raghunath Math (another name forLord Rama's Temple) is situated here. Important pilgrim spots are Shiva Templeand Raghunath Temple. These temples are roughly 70 Kms from Rishikesh onRishikesh-Badrinath motor road.

RUDRA PRAYAG

Named after Lord Shiva (Rudra), Rudraprayag is situated at the holy confluence ofAlaknanda & Mandakini rivers, at a distance of 140 km from Rishikesh and 70 km

from Deoprayag on Rishikesh Badari-Kedar motor road. It is believed that tomaster the mysteries of music, the sage Narad worshipped Lord Shiva, whoappeared in his Rudra incarnation to bless the sage. It was here, also, that Shiva'swife Sati, was reborn after her self immolation because her father humiliated herhusband. In her new life, as the daughter of Himalaya, she did penance here toask the boon of Shiva as a husband once again. The ancient temple of Rudranathjiis dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Rudraprayag is the point where the two roads branch off to the holy Shrines ofKedarnath (84 km) & Badarinath (159 km).

KARAN PRAYAG

Situated at 12 km from Gauchar and 31 km from Rudraprayag, the icy flow from the Pindari Glacier becomes the Pindari river, and when it meetsthe Alaknanda at 788 m, the confluence is known as Karnaprayag. The wooded thickets of the hills surrounding Karnaprayag were the meetingground for Shakuntala & Raja Dushyanta, immortalised in Kalidasa's immortal classic and a favourite ballad ever since. The place derives itsname from Karna, the son of the Queen Kunti and Lord Surya (sun). Besides the temple dedicated to Karna, the temple dedicated to GoddessUmadevi at Dimmer village, Narayan & Gopal also stand at the confluence.

NAND PRAYAG

20 km from Karna Prayag, Nand Prayag at 914 m forms the confluence of the

Alaknanda & Mandakini (flowing from a glacier near Nanda Devi Peak) rivers. It issaid that confluence is named for the pious Raja Nanda. According to one legend,the king had been promised the boon of Vishnu as a son. Unfortunately, the same

boon had been granted to Devki, the sister of the tyrant king, Kansa whoimprisoned her. Ultimately, the gods found an ingenuons solution: Vishnu would beborn as Krishna to Devki but would be brought up by Raja Nanda's wife, Yashodha.

VISHNU PRAYAG

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Formed by the confluence of the impetuous Vishnu Ganga (known after this point,as the Alaknanda) and the Dhauliganga river, Vishnu Prayag, 1372 m, has anancient temple of Lord Vishnu. This temple stands here next to a pool called

Vishnu Kund. It is at a distance of 13 km from Joshimath on Badarinath route. It issaid that the sage Narad worshipped Vishnu at this sanctified spot. TheKagbhusandi Lake bewitching with its emerald green depths giving it a still surface,

while on the banks, blossoms evoke the colours of nature in all her glory. The lakecan also be approached from Vishnupray- ag besides from Bhundhar village nearGhangaria.

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