If you want to go on Chardham Yatra, then this is the most important news for you. This year the Char Dham Yatra is going to start from 30 April 2025. On this day, devotees will be able to visit Gangotri and Yamunotri Dham. At the same time, the doors of Badrinath will open on 04 May 2025. While the doors of Kedarnath Dham will open this year from May 2 at 7 am in Taurus Lagna.
The date of opening the doors of Kedarnath Dham was announced in the presence of Rawal Bhimashankar Ling of Kedarnath at Panch Kedar Gaddi Sthal Omkareshwar Temple on the occasion of Mahashivratri today.
Preparation to start heli service for Yamunotri Dham
Let us tell you that on the lines of Kedarnath Dham, preparations are underway to start heli service for Yamunotri Dham for the first time. The helipad near Yamunotri Dham has been prepared and successful landing has been done twice in the trial. Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority has started the process of starting heli service.
Religious importance of Char Dham Yatra
Char Dham Yatra is considered very important in Hinduism. According to beliefs, visiting all the four Dhams leads to salvation. This is why every person associated with Hinduism wants to go on a Char Dham Yatra at some point or the other. These important Char Dhams of Hinduism, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri are located in Uttarakhand. There are two types of Char Dham Yatras in Hinduism. One is the journey of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri and the other is the journey of Badrinath, Jagannath, Rameshwar and Dwarka Dham.
According to religious beliefs, Badrinath Dham is also called the eighth Vaikunth of the universe. Lord Vishnu comes here to rest for six months. Also, Lord Shankar rests in Kedarnath Dham. There are two mountains in Kedarnath, which are known as Nar and Narayan. He is one of the 24 incarnations of Lord Vishnu. It is also believed that Badrinath Dham is visited only after visiting Kedarnath Dham. Only by doing this, the full fruit of worship is obtained.
Important things related to Char Dham Yatra
Biometric registration of Char Dham Yatra is necessary.
Carry important documents like Aadhar card, voter ID card, PAN card, driving license, or passport with you on the journey.