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Mahadev. Shiva. The Destroyer of Evil. Called by different names but ultimately the Supreme Being. Being a Hindu, most of the people come across the term “Jyotirlinga” quite a few times while growing up. Shiva’s Jyotirlinga is highly revered among the Hindus. A Jyotirlinga is a shrine where Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of a Jyotirlingam. Now you would ask what a Jyotirlingam is? It is the radiant sign (phallus symbol) of The Almighty. A Jyotirlinga is a holy representation of Lord Shiva. The word ‘Jyoti’ means light and ‘linga’ means sign. Jyotirlinga is the light of Lord Shiva.
The Legend of the “Jyotirlinga” is mentioned in the Shiva Purana. When Lord Vishu and Lord Shiva were debating over who is supreme, Lord Shiva had produced a vast pillar of light and asked both of them to find the end of the light in both directions. To which, Lord Brahma lied that he found the end, but Lord Vishnu accepted defeat. Lord Shiva then cursed Lord Brahma that even though he is the creator of the Universe, he won’t be worshipped. And the Jyotirlingas here are believed to have appeared from that infinite pillar of light produced by Lord Shiva.
There are 12 Jyotirlinga in India. It is believed that Lord Shiva first manifested himself on Earth on the night of the Aridra Nakshatra, thus the special reverence for the Jyotirlinga. There is no unique appearance to mark the Jyotirlingas. Many people believe that you can see these lingas as columns of fire piercing through the earth after you reach a high level of spiritual attainment. Originally there were 64 Jyotirlingas out of which 12 are considered to be highly auspicious and holy. The 12 Jyotirlinga temples in India take the name of the presiding deity. Each considered a different manifestation of Lord Shiva. The primary image as all these lingas is the “lingam” representing the beginning and end stambh pillar or the infinite nature of Lord Shiva.
No of temples covered: 00 Temple Total distance covered: 211 Kms On your arrival at Delhi our company representative will receive you and a short briefing about the tour will be done. Drive to Haridwar and Darshan Ganga Aarthi in the evening and proceed for dinner and overnight stay.
No of temples covered: 00 Temple Total distance covered: 204 Kms After breakfast, drive to Guptkashi. Lunch will be provided on the way. Check in to the hotel at Guptkashi and rest. In the evening take a walk about 1 km to Darshan Viswanath and Ardhanarishwar temples and walk back. Dinner and night stay at the hotel. After Darshan dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
No of temples covered: 01 Temple Total distance covered: 60 Kms Travelling to Kedarnath by pony/walk/doli: Around 4 am in the morning drive to Sonprayag (about 30 km drive). Alight from the vehicle and drive to Gourikund (about 4 km) by local jeep, Trek about 21 km from Gourikund to Kedarnath by pony. You will have packed breakfast and lunch on the way. After reaching Kedarnath , alight from the horse and walk about 2 km and reach the Kedarnath Mandir and have Darshan. This is one of the Jothilingams. Immediately return back to Sonprayag after Darshan (By the same pony to Gourikund and jeep to Somprayag). Drive back to Rampur for dinner and overnight stay. OR Trek about 21 km from Gourikund to Kedarnath by walk or doli. You will have packed breakfast and lunch on the way. You will reach Kedarnath in the evening and have Darshan. After Darshan, you will have dinner and overnight stay in the tent camp provided by the army at your own cost (cost for dinner and stay of the doli men should be also borne by you). Around 4 am in the morning, start returning to Sonprayag by the same doli and jeep. Reach Rampur at your own cost and have breakfast provided by us to you. Travelling to Kedarnath by Helicopter: Around 6 am drive to the helipad by your own cost and fly to Kedarnath. Alight from the Helicopter and walk about 2 km to reach and Darshan Kedarnath Mandir. You will have packed breakfast and lunch which you carry along. Return back to the helipad by the Helicopter and reach the hotel at Rampur at your own cost and followed by dinner provided by us and overnight stay. NOTE: Please note that the above itinerary as per Day 3 will be subject to change, depending upon the weather conditions, land slides and other unforeseen conditions. Dinner and night stay at the hotel in Guptkashi
No of temples covered: 00 Temple Total distance covered: 204 Kms After breakfast, check out from hotel and proceed to Rishikesh and visit the following places:
Drive back to Haridwar for dinner and overnight stay.
No of temples covered: 00 Temple Total distance covered: 206 Kms After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive back to Delhi airport and fly to Varnasi and Check in to the Hotel.Dinner and Overnight Stay in Varnasi
No of temples covered: 01 Temple Total distance covered: 247 Kms After breakfast darshan Kasi Vishwanath Mandir After the darshan had lunch and check out from hotel and drive to Gaya for dinner and overnight stay.
No of temples covered: 01 Temple Total distance covered: 364 Kms After breakfast proceed to Deogarh. Lunch will be provided on the way. Deogarh – Baba Baidhyanath After Darshan return to the hotel in Gaya for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast we will drop you at the Gaya airport and bid farewell for your onward journey.
