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Char Dham Temples

Char Dham Temples

The four cardinal pilgrimage sites of Hinduism: Badrinath, Dwarka, Puri, and Rameswaram.

9 temples

Badrinath Temple
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Badrinath Temple

Badrinath Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is a principal Char Dham site and one of the most sacred Vaishnava temples in India, located in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand.

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Dhari Devi Temple
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Dhari Devi Temple

A sacred Shakti temple on the banks of the Alaknanda River, considered the guardian deity of the Char Dham Yatra and famous for the idol that changes color three times daily.

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Dwarkadhish Temple
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Dwarkadhish Temple

The westernmost of the four Char Dham pilgrimage sites, Dwarkadhish Temple marks the legendary kingdom of Lord Krishna in the ancient city of Dwarka. Built on the banks of the Gomti River where it meets the Arabian Sea, the temple is a five-story marvel of Solanki architecture revered by Vaishnavites worldwide.

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Gangotri Temple
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Gangotri Temple

The highest temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga at 3,100 meters, marking where the sacred river descended to earth through Shiva's locks after King Bhagirath's penance.

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Jagannath Temple
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Jagannath Temple

Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, is one of the four Char Dham sites, famous for the annual Rath Yatra (Chariot Festival) and its unique deities made of neem wood.

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Kedarnath Temple
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Kedarnath Temple

Kedarnath Temple — one of 12 Jyotirlingas, part of Char Dham and Panch Kedar. Verified visitor guide for pilgrims and international travellers at 3,583 m.

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Ramanathaswamy Temple
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Ramanathaswamy Temple

The Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas and a Char Dham site, famous for its magnificent thousand-pillared corridors, the longest temple corridor in the world, and its sacred association with Lord Rama's worship of Shiva.

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Siddhesvara Dham (Char Dham)
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Siddhesvara Dham (Char Dham)

A grand complex featuring a 108-foot Shiva statue and replicas of the 12 Jyotirlingas and the four Char Dham sites.

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Yamunotri Temple
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Yamunotri Temple

The first stop on the Char Dham Yatra at 3,291 meters, where the Yamuna River originates and pilgrims cook offerings in geothermal springs before darshan.

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