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Sri Badrinath Yatra MurPriya Blog 2016 June
Sri Badrinath Yatra MurPriya Blog 2016 June
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Karna Prayag(Prayag3)
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Prayag
Details
Temple
Vishnu Prayag
Nandha Prayag
Nandakini + Alaknanda =
Alaknanda
Karna Prayag
Rudra Prayag
Mandakini + Alakananda =
Alakananda
Dev Prayag
Bhagirathi River +
Alaknanda = Great Ganges
Near City
12km from Joshimath.
256 KM from
Rishikesh
190 KM from
Rishikesh
169KM from
Rishikesh
140KM from
Rishikesh
72 KM from Rishikesh
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Vishnu Prayag:
Dhaula Ganga flows from the Dhaulagiri Mountains to join with the
Alaknanda. This confluence occurs at Vishnu Prayag. Once Dhaula Ganga merges with the
Alaknanda, the Dhaula's identity is lost, and both rivers flow together as the Alaknanda.
Nanda Prayag : The River Nandakini, which originates at the peaks of Nanda Devi,
joins the Alaknanda River at Nanda Prayag. Again, at this point the Nandakini loses its
name and becomes part of the Alaknanda).
Karna Prayag : Pindar Ganga originates from the Pindar ranges, flowing down to
merge with the Alaknanda at Karna Prayag. And again, the Pindar Ganga loses its
name and becomes part of the great Alaknanda River
Rudra Prayag: Likewise, the Mandakini merges with Alaknanda at Rudra Prayag,
taking the Alaknanda's name.
Deva Prayag: The Bhagirathi River joins the Alaknanda at Deva Prayag, and at this
point both rivers lose their names, and become the Ganges, flowing downstream past
Dev Prayag.
So we can see that the sacred rivers flowing from the Char-dhama tirthas of Gangotri,
Kedarnath and Badrinath, along with the Dhaula Giri, Nandakini and Pindar join
together at various prayags, merging to become the waters of the sacred River Ganga.
The Yamuna flows independently, coming down from the Char-dhama of Yamunotri,
and this Queen of rivers is even larger than the Ganga as she descends to her
confluence with the Ganga and Saraswati at Triveni Sangam, Allahabad. From there,
Her waters flow into the ocean.
Once the divine rivers reach the sea, they all lose their identity. According to
the Mundaka Upanishad, just as rivers cast off their nama-rupa when merging with the
ocean, one with knowledge of the Absolute is delivered from material name and form
when reaching the Supreme.
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The great sage Narada came to worship Lord Vishnu at this prayag, and there is a
small Rishi Narada temple here at the sangam. Sage Narada performed austerities
here for many years, and is said to have ascended from this holy Vishnuprayag.
The Pandava brothers are also said to have passed through Vishnuprayag while
enroute to the deep Himalayas.
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The Mahabharata states that Karna did penance here and earned kavacha (armour)
and kundala (ear rings) from his father, the Sun god. Karna's burial rites were performed here,
and the stone seat where he did penance is still worshipped at the prayag. The Puranas state
that when Karna came to this place, there was no river confluence, so the spot was not entirely
fitting for his performance of tapasya. Thus Karna caused the Pinder River to descend and meet
the Alaknanda here.
In a temple built in recent times to commemorate Karna, the deity of goddess Uma Devi
(daughter of the Himalayas) resides. The adjacent stone temple was rebuilt by Adi
Shankaracharya, featuring anatmandir and garvagriha (sanctum). In the sanctum are deities of
Lord Shiva and Parvati, along with Ganesha. There is also a murti of Karna.
A steep row of steps descends from the temple to a path leading to the confluence point. There,
small shrines of Shiva and Binayak (Ganesh) Shila are believed to protect pilgrims,
presumably from the turbulent confluence waters. Every 12 years, Uma Devi is taken out on
procession to local villages around Karnaprayag.
There is also a reference to this site in Meghaduta, a drama in Sanskrit by the poet Kalidasa,
who says that the Satopanth and Bhagirath glaciers joined to form the Pindar River. In
his Abhijnana-shakuntala, Kalidas mentions that some of Shakuntala and King Dushyanta's
romantic pastimes took place here.
One of the local attractions near Karnaprayag is Nauti Village, home of the goddess Nanda.
This place is the starting point for the Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra, one of the longest pilgrimage
tours covered by foot in India. The yatra goes out only once every twelve years, and was just
held in 2012.
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Rudranath Temple Rudraprayag is named after Lord Shiva and temple of lord
Rudranath is situated at the confluence of Alaknandaand Mandakini.
Chamunda Devi Temple This is also situated at confluence of the holy rivers (
Alaknanda & Mandakini). Chamunda as wife of Lord Rudra is worshiped here.
Koteshwar Koti means crore (10 Million) and Ishwar means god. This is again a
temple of Lord Shiva made in natural caves.
Shree Tungeshwar Mahadev Ji, Phalasi Near Chopta. This temple has been here
for centuries. Folklore has it that the Pandavas came here for penance. On the way
from Chopta there were many small temples up to the Tunganath Temple, the
remains of some are still there. On the temple wall there are many terracota style
seals and Shiva-Parvati figurines. A very ancient temple held in very high esteem
by many villages, right in the midst of amazing n spell-bounding natural beauty.
The Kartik Swami temple is dedicated to lord Kartikeya - son of Lord Shiva.
It can be reached by a 3 km trek from Kanak Chauri village, which is located on the
Rudraprayag-Pokhri route, 38 km from Rudraprayag.
We can have magnificent views of the snow-clad Himalayan range from the Kartik
Swami temple.
Basukedar - Basukedar (reputedly where Shiva lived before coming to Kedarnath).
It's a Shiva temple constructed by Pandava. Architecture and idols seems to be at
least 1000 yrs old. A good place for meditation and dhyan yoga. This is around
35 km from Agustmuni. around 1.30 hr by drive. This is actually an old track to
visit Kedarnath. It is said that Lord Shiva stayed a night in Basukedar while he was
travelling to Mount Kailash ( Kedarnath) this is the reason this place is called
Basukedar.
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Devprayag is the most southernmost, therefore the last of the five sacred river
confluences of the Ganges, originating in the Garhwal Himalayas. Situated at an
elevation of 830 metres (2,723 feet) above sea level, Devprayag is 70 km from
Rishikesh. And while many tourists visit Rishikesh and Haridwar, relatively few take
darshan of Devprayag.
Devprayag is the confluence of two holy rivers, the Bhagirathi and the Alaknanda.
The Bhagirathi, coming down from Gangotri-dhama, is considered the foremost
stream of the Ganges. Like all five of the Panch Prayag, the holiness of this place is
considered equal to Triveni Sangam at Allahabad where the Ganges, Yamuna and
Saraswati Rivers merge.
At this confluence, the Bhagirathi flows in rapids with strong currents, meeting a
much calmer Alaknanda River, which is slower and more sediment-laden. For this
reason, there is a strong visual contrast where the two rivers join together. The
Bhagirathi runs down a steep declivity with rapid force, roaring and foaming over
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large rock fragments in its bed, while the placid Alakananda flows smoothly and
gently until the point of its turbulent confluence.
Ganga Ma at Devprayag
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THIRUKKANDAMENUM KADINAGAR
PLACE
PRESENT Name
BASE Town
DISTANCE
MOOLAVAR
THIRUKKOLAM
THIRUMUGAMANDALAM
THAYAR
MANGALASASANAM
PRATYAKSHAM
THEERTHAM
VIMANAM
NAMAVALI
DEVAPRAYAGAI
RISHIKESH
72 KM
NEELAMEGA PERUMAL (PURUSHOTHMAN)
NINDRA
EAST
PUNDAREEGAVALLI
11 PAASURAMS
MAHARISHI BARATHWAJ
MANGALA THEERTHAM,GANGA RIVER
MANGALA VIMANAM
Sri Pundareegavalli nayiga sameda Sri Neelamega parabramane
namaha
Temple Location :
The First Divyadesam as one travels from Haridwar to Badrinath is Devaprayag.
This Kshetram is also called as "Thirukkandam" and also as "Kadi Nagar". It lies
about 45 miles away from Rishikesh to Badrinath and about 1700 feet above the
sea level.
Specials:
The Speciality of this sthalam is only at this sthalam the great rivers Alaknanda and
Bagirathi mingle each other.
Sthalapuranam
This Thirukkandam divyadesam is also called with the names as "Kadinagar",
"Devaprayag". This sthalam is situated around 1700 feets upwards from the sea
level. The Alaknandha and Bagirathi river mingle together in this sthalam and
comes down and is called as "Aadi Ganga".
Prayag means the place where two rivers mingle together and since two deva
(holy) rivers mingle together, it is said that this sthalam got the named as "Deva
Prayag". The place where the two rivers is said to be the place where the Neela
megha perumal originates and the two rivers are referred to as two pirattis.
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It is said that in this sthalam Brahma devar, King Dasaratha and Sri Ramar have
done tapas and an Idol of Raghunathji is said to be installed by Sri Aadhi Sankarar.
Periyalwar is the only alwar who has done Mangalasasanam on this perumal in 11
paasurams.
Moolavar:
The Moolavar of this kshetram is Neelamega Perumal. He is also called with the
name "Purushothaman". He is giving his seva in Nindra thirukkolam facing his
Thriumugam towards east direction. Prathyaksham for Bharadwaja Maharishi.
Thaayar:
The Thaayar found in this sthalam is Pundareekavalli.
Mangalasasanam:
Periyalwar is the only Alwar who has done Mangalasasanam on this sthala perumal
in 11 Paasurams.
Pushkarani:
Mangala theertham.
Ganga Nadhi.
Vimaanam:
Mangala Vimaanam.
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Pending Meaning
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3. JOSTHIMAT
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Lord Vasudeva temple in Joshmath This is one among the most sacred
Vishnu shrines which is located just next to Narasimha temple. The lord is in
Nindra thirukkolam with chaturbhujam. Idol of Lord Mahavishnu as Vasudev
in the inner sanctrum sanctorum is carved out of a piece of black stone
measuring 6 feet in height. Along with Vasudev is Sridevi, Bhoodevi, Leela
devi, Oorvasi devi, Subhadra and Balram in the outer prakara. There are
also idols of Vinayaka in dancing posture, Brahma, Indra, Chandra,
Navadurga and Gauri Shankar. It is also noted for housing an idol of a
dancing Ganesha, one of only two such idols venerated in any temple in the
country.
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Badri
Name
Details
Where is it
Badri
Vishal
Badrinath
Brihad
Badri
Adhi
Badri
Bhavishya
Badri
Future Badrinath
Jai Badri Kedar
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5. Badrinath
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The main shrine houses the 1 m (3.3 ft) Shaligram (black stone) image of
Badrinarayan, which is housed in a gold canopy under a Badri Tree. The image of
Badrinarayan holds a Shankha (conch) and a Chakra (wheel) in two of its arms in a
lifted posture and two arms are rested on its lap in a Yogamudra (Padmasana)
posture.[3][6] The sanctum also houses images of the god of wealthKubera,
sage Narada, Uddhava, Nar and Narayan. There are fifteen more images that are
also worshipped around the temple. These include that of Lakshmi (the consort of
Vishnu), Garuda (the vahana of Narayan), and Navadurga, the manifestation
of Durga in nine different forms. The temple also has shrines of Lakshmi
Narasimhar
and
for
saints Adi
Shankara (AD 788-820), Vedanta
Desika andRamanujacharya. All the idols of the temple are made of black stone.
The Tapt Kund, a group of hot sulphur springs just below the temple, are
considered to be medicinal; many pilgrims consider it a requirement to bathe in the
springs before visiting the temple. The springs have a year-round temperature of
55 C (131 F), while outside temperature is typically below 17 C (63 F) all year
round.[3] The two water ponds in the temple are called Narad Kund and Surya Kund.
Joshmath to Badrinath is 2 hours travel. The temple opens by 4:30 in the morning.
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It is most amazing place to see at Mana. The Saraswati River starts from a very
narrow tunnel type of natural structure and the bridge over it is called as Bhim Pul.
It is believed that when Padawas were going to heaven from this way, Bhim put a
very huge rock on Saraswati (
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Saraswati River joins Alaknanda River at Keshav Prayag, near Mana village,
Badrinath.
Keshave Prayag
It is the confluence of River Alaknanda and Saraswati, it can be seen from the
parking area at Mana. You can buy local made woolens and herbs from Mana. Some
of them are really very nice. You should visit here if you are going to Badrinath. Do
not assume it to be only pilgrim destination it is very beautiful for natural lovers
too.
A natural stone bridge, named "Bhim Pul", lays across flowing Saraswati river,
making a passage towards Vasudhara falls and Satopanth Lake. It is believed
by locals that Bhim Pul is a rock bridge founded by Bhima of Mahabharatha, to help
Droupadi to cross the rivulet.
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Vyasa Guha
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About three km from Mana Village is Vasudhara Falls and on the way you can
see some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Sonw capped peaks, misty
mountains, valleys filled with flowers and gushing river streams. Vasudhara falls is
a natural fall situated near the Mana village in Uttaranchal. It is an enchanting
place with free flowing water coming down from a height of around 450 feet.
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Himalayan cows
The path becomes steep after three kms. About 100 m before Vasudhara falls there
is a small cave ashram where two young sadhus live. You can visit them and they
will offer you a cup of tea. It is said that eight Vasus, sons of Ganga, did penances
at this place.
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Ashram
The trekking way is usually sunny and its a good idea to bring a hat with you to
protect yourself from the sun because you are at the high altitude. The tranquility
of the place is amazing. Vasudhara falls drops from a height of 145 meters, but due
to the height and the strong wind the water falls down like a shower of droplets.
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Vasudhara falls
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When you come closer, the view is spectacular. Apart from this natural beauty,
Vasudhara Falls also has an interesting legend associated with it. It is believed that
the water fall turns away from people who are not pure at heart and carry sinful
thoughts or feelings.
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From Vasudhara falls there is a good view of Satopanth glacier and Balakun peak,
also known as Alakapuri, the home of the wealth god Kubera. The path goes all the
way to the Satopanth lake.
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6. GMVN Details
GMVN Chennai +91 44 2533 3524
RANA +91 94441 09395
Sunil +91 99413 89682
GMVN Contacts
Important Telephone Nos.
For queries contact the following nos.
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Mobile No:- +91 95680 06616
Note: In case of difficulty in contacting the above contact numbers, please call +91 95680 06626,
+91 94120 75046 and 0135-2431783
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