Winter Journey of Sacred Thrones from Badrinath Dham
Winter Journey of Sacred Thrones from Badrinath Dham
The sacred thrones of Uddhav, Kuber, and Shankaracharya have embarked on their winter journey from Badrinath Dham, as announced by temple officials. The palanquins, accompanied by the tunes of an army band and rights holders, have left for their winter sojourn.
Winter Sojourn Details
The palanquins will stop at Pandukeshwar for the night, where 'Kuber Ji' and 'Uddhav Ji' will stay in the Yogadhyan Temple. Here, winter worship of Shri Badrinath Ji will take place, allowing devotees to offer prayers to Lord Badri Vishal during the season. The throne of 'Shankaracharya Ji' will be placed in the Narsingh Temple in Joshimath. Meanwhile, 'Narad Ji' will perform worship in Badrinath Dham, as per scriptures, which state that humans worship Lord 'Shri Badrinath Ji' for six months and gods for the remaining six months.
Record-Breaking Pilgrimage Season
The Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee, with the support of the District Police Administration, reported a record-breaking influx of pilgrims during the 2024 Yatra season. A total of 30,87,417 pilgrims visited Badrinath and Kedarnath Dhams this year. At Badrinath Dham, 11,170 pilgrims visited on the final day, November 17, bringing the season's total to 14,35,341 visitors since the gates opened on May 12. At Kedarnath Dham, 16,52,076 pilgrims arrived between May 10 and November 3, including 1,26,393 who travelled by helicopter. Additionally, 1,83,722 pilgrims visited Shri Hemkunt Sahib and Lokpal Tirtha Shri Laxman Mandir before their gates closed on October 10.
The official statement highlighted the successful management of the Yatra by temple authorities and local administration.
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Badrinath Dham
Badrinath Dham is a famous Hindu temple located in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is one of the four Char Dham pilgrimage sites and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Sacred Thrones
In this context, sacred thrones refer to the symbolic seats or representations of deities like Uddhav, Kuber, and Shankaracharya, which are moved during certain religious rituals.
Uddhav
Uddhav is a character from Hindu mythology, known to be a close friend and devotee of Lord Krishna.
Kuber
Kuber is the Hindu god of wealth and the treasurer of the gods. He is often worshipped for prosperity and abundance.
Shankaracharya
Shankaracharya refers to Adi Shankaracharya, a revered Indian philosopher and theologian who consolidated the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta.
Palanquins
Palanquins are traditional means of transport, often used in religious processions, where a person or deity is carried on a decorated platform by bearers.
Pandukeshwar
Pandukeshwar is a small village in Uttarakhand, India, known for its ancient temples and as a stopover for pilgrims traveling to Badrinath.
Yogadhyan Temple
The Yogadhyan Temple is a temple in Pandukeshwar where the deities 'Kuber Ji' and 'Uddhav Ji' are placed during their winter journey.
Narsingh Temple
The Narsingh Temple is located in Joshimath, Uttarakhand, and is dedicated to Lord Narsingh, an avatar of Lord Vishnu.
Joshimath
Joshimath is a town in Uttarakhand, India, and serves as a gateway for pilgrims visiting Badrinath and other nearby religious sites.
Yatra season
The Yatra season refers to the period when pilgrims visit holy sites like Badrinath and Kedarnath, usually during the summer months when the temples are open.
Pilgrims
Pilgrims are people who travel to sacred places for religious reasons, often to seek blessings or fulfill religious duties.
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