Chardham Yatra 2025
Chardham offers a divine convergence, picturesque environs, and a tranquil atmosphere, making it a perfect dwelling for the deities and a rejuvenating treat for the visiting pilgrims. Holy confluence, scenic surroundings and an aura of spiritual serenity make an ideal abode for the Gods and are a refreshing reward for the pilgrims who visit Chardham
Haridwar
…Gateway to The God
(Ayodhya Mathura Maya Kashi Kanchi Avantika I Puri Dwaravati Chev Saptetha Moksh Dayika I I)
(Meaning: Ayodhya, Mathura, Maya (Haridwar), Kashi, Kanchi, Avantika, Dwaravati – are the seven cities for attaining salvation.)
Yamunotri
…Origin of the mighty Yamuna
(Namami Yamunamaham sakal-siddhi-hetum-muda Murani-pad-pankaj-sturad-amand-renutkatam I Tatastha-nav-kanan-prakat-mod-pushpambuna Sur-asur-supujit smarpitu shriyam bibhratim II)
(Meaning: (Shri Vallabh) bow joyfully to Shri Yamuna ji, the giver of divine super natural powers for experiencing the bhagvad leela. Shri Yamuna ji is loaded with the glistening sands emanating from the lotus feet of Murari Shri Krishna. The wate of Shri Yamuna is scente with the perfumes of blossomed flowers form the forests located on the banks of Shri Yamuna, such Shri Yamuna is worshipped by gods and demons equally.)
Gangotri
…Place where Ganga initiates
(Devi suresvari bhagavati gange Tribhuvanatarini tara latarange I Snkaramauliviharini vimale mama Matirastam tava padakamale II)
(Meaning: O Goddess Ganga! You are the divine river from heaven, you are the saviour of all the three worlds, you are pure and restless, you adorn Lord Shiva’s head.
Kedarnath
…Dedicate to Lord Shiva
(Aum Tryambakam yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti-vardhanam I Urva-rukamiva Bandhanan Mrtyor-muksheeya Maamritat II)
(Meaning: We worship The Three-Eyed Lord Shiva who is naturally fragrant, immensely merciful and who is the Protector of the devotees. Worshiping him may we be liberated from death for the sake of immortality just as the ripe cucumber easily separates itself from the binding stalk i.e. “By your Grace, let me be in the state of salvation (Moksha) and be saved from the clutches of fearful death and calamities”.)
Badrinath
…Dedicate to Lord Vishnu
(Santhakaram Bujaga sayanam Padmanabham suresam I Viswadhaaram Gagana sadrusam Megha varnam shubangam II Lakshmi kantham kamala nayanam yogi hrid Dyana gamyam I Vande Vishnum Bhava bhayaharam sarva lokaika natham II)
(Meaning: I bow before the God Vishnu, Who is personification of peace, Who sleeps on his folded arms, Who has a lotus on his belly, Who is the colour of the cloud, Who has beautiful limbs, Who is the consort of Lakshmi, Who has lotus like eyes, Who is seen by saints through thought, Who kills all worries and fears, And who is the lord of all the worlds.)
