By Sushant Agarwal
Published on | Jun 19, 2025
Four sacred Himalayan shrines make up the Chota Char Dham — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.
The yatra is believed to cleanse sins and help attain moksha (liberation), a core concept in Hinduism.
Yamunotri is the origin of River Yamuna, considered a goddess who blesses devotees with protection and longevity.
Gangotri marks the sacred source of River Bhagirathi, which merges with Alaknanda at Devprayag to become the holy Ganga, purifier of all sins.
Kedarnath is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, symbolizing divine power and destruction of evil.
Badrinath is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his Badri form, representing preservation and spiritual wisdom.
Each step on the yatra echoes ancient chants — guiding the soul closer to cosmic truth and inner awakening.
This sacred journey is not just a pilgrimage, but a doorway to moksha — shedding ego and merging with the eternal.