God’s Birthplaces
Lord Rama
Lord Rama was born at Ram Janm Bhoomi, Ayodhya on the ninth day of the lunar month Chaitra.
Lord Krishna
Lord Krishna is the eighth incarnation or avatar of Vishnu. Krishna is also one of the most favorite and famous Hindu mythological characters.
Lord Hanuman
Hanuman was born in Gumla District, Jharkhand, while some people believe that he was born in Dang District, Gujarat.
Goddess Lakshmi
Lakshmi is said to have been created from the milky ocean by the gods and demons churning it, according to the epic Mahabharata.
God Narasimha
There was once a Krishna Devotee who passed a jungle chanting Narasimha mantra.
A tribal cheif’s son came
Lord Ganesh
Residents of the Kailasu region in Uttarkashi district believe that Lord Ganesha was born at Dodital, a fresh water lake here.
Kumara Swamy
Shiva’s semen incubates in River Ganges, preserved by the heat of god Agni, and this fetus is born
Lord Ayyappa Swamy
Lord Ayyappa is a historical figure. He was born in the royal family of Panthalam, a small kingdom located in Patthanamthitta district of Kerala.
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Char Dham Travel Tips
Do’s
- Registration of your vehicle(s) is required.
- The driver should keep a list of all the passengers sitting in the vehicle.
- Give way to vehicles going uphill on mountain roads first.
- The driver should keep all the valid documents of the vehicle, keep an extra stepney.
- Before travelling, you must get the green card from the transport office.
- Be sure to honk on the turns in the mountain roads.
- While parking the vehicle, usage of the hand brake is a must. Parking should be done at the designated place only.
- Carry proof or scanned QR code with you.
- Do not drive on mountain roads before 4 am and after 10 pm.
- Do not overtake on the road turns.
- Do not drink and drive.
- Do not travel sitting on the top of the vehicle.
- Do not litter dirty clothes and polybags.
- Do not use private vehicles for commercial purposes.
Registration
Before going on the Chardham Yatra and visiting Hemkund Sahib, worshippers must register. The Uttarakhand government has imposed a daily traveller cap in order to guarantee a smooth journey.
As a result, we respectfully ask that you visit registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in before your trip to confirm the portal’s validity and register.
Health Advisory
The holy shrines of Uttarakhand’s Char Dham Yatra are situated at a high altitude. The pilgrims may be exposed to extremely low humidity, high UV radiation, low air and oxygen pressure, and extreme cold when travelling to all of these shrines.
- Following a comprehensive health examination, the pilgrims should start their Yatra.
- People with pre-existing conditions should carry enough prescription medication, as well as their doctors’ contact information and prescriptions.
- Senior citizens, persons with comorbid conditions, and people who have already experienced COVID 19 should think about delaying or opting out of the journey.
- Before arriving at the ultimate pilgrimage location, there should be at least one day of rest planned in the journey itinerary.
- Please make sure you have plenty of warm, woollen clothing with you.
- Patients suffering from Heart Diseases, Respiratory ailments, Diabetes, and Hypertension should be extra cautious while undertaking travel to high altitudes.
- If you have symptoms such as a headache, dizziness, drowsiness, tightness in the chest, nausea, vomiting, coughing, rapid breathing, or an elevated heart rate, you should see a doctor right once or call the 104 or 108 helplines for support.
- Avoid using alcohol and other drugs, and don’t smoke.
- SPF 50 sunscreen can be used to protect skin from the sun’s rays.
- Additionally, sunglasses can shield the eyes from UV rays.
- Maintain a healthy level of hydration, and avoid travelling on an empty stomach.
- While trekking or walking, take frequent breaks.
- High altitude activity should not be hard.
- In case of emergencies, Helpline numbers [108 – National Ambulance
- You can reach service and 104- Uttarakhand Health Helpline.
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