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News Topical, Digital Desk : Every year, millions of devotees await the sacred Char Dham Yatra. The Char Dham Yatra holds immense significance in Hinduism and should be undertaken at least once in a lifetime. It is said that undertaking this pilgrimage opens the path to salvation and destroys sins. So, let's explore the dates, auspicious times, and religious significance of this sacred pilgrimage.

Auspicious time for Chardham Yatra (Chardham Yatra 2026 Date and Time)

According to the Vedic calendar, the Chardham Yatra (Uttarakhand Temple Opening Date) begins every year on Akshaya Tritiya. This year, Akshaya Tritiya falls on April 19th. This means the Chardham Yatra will begin on April 19th.

When is Akshaya Tritiya 2026? (Akshaya Tritiya 2026 Shubh Muhurat)

According to the Hindu calendar, the third day of the bright fortnight of the month of Vaishakha will begin at 10:49 am on April 19th. It will end at 7:27 am on April 20th. According to the calendar, Akshaya Tritiya will be celebrated on April 19th.

Religious significance of Chardham Yatra (Chardham Yatra 2026)

  • Yamunotri Dham - This is a sacred place on the Yamuna River. Bathing here is believed to ward off the fear of premature death.
  • Gangotri Dham - By coming to this holy bank of Mother Ganga, the sins of the devotee from many births are washed away.
  • Kedarnath Dham – One of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, this Dham gives devotees the auspicious opportunity to seek the blessings of Mahadev .
  • Badrinath Dham - This shrine is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is believed that simply visiting this shrine liberates one from the cycle of rebirth.

Auspicious coincidence (Chardham Yatra 2026 Shubh Yog)

The auspicious planetary alignments on Akshaya Tritiya are making this journey even more fruitful. Akshaya Tritiya is considered a "swayamsiddha muhurta," a time when beginning any new endeavor brings success. The merits of donations and pilgrimages made during this time are never-ending.


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