Char Dham Yatra is a sacred pilgrimage of Hinduism, including Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. Each temple has specific darshan and aarti timings that ensure a smooth spiritual journey.
The journey begins at the Yamunotri Temple, dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. Pilgrims start their prayers early morning with rituals and conclude with evening aarti.
| Event/Aarti Name | Time | Key Points |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Opening Time | 6:00 AM | Morning darshan begins |
| Morning Aarti | 6:30 AM | First aarti of the day |
| Darshan | 7:00 AM - 12 PM | Regular darshan |
| Bhog Aarti | 12:00 PM | Offering to Goddess |
| Evening Aarti | 6:30 PM | Sandhya Aarti |
| Temple Close | 8:00 PM | Temple closes |
Located in the Himalayas, the Gangotri Temple is dedicated to Goddess Ganga. The temple opens early morning and closes after evening rituals.
| Event/Aarti Name | Time | Key Points |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Opening | 6:00 AM | Morning darshan |
| Morning Aarti | 6:30 AM | Morning rituals |
| Darshan | 7 AM - 2 PM | Visitor entry |
| Evening Aarti | 7:00 PM | Sandhya Aarti |
| Temple Close | 9:00 PM | Temple closes |
The Kedarnath Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and follows strict rituals. Morning Abhishek and evening aarti are major highlights.
| Event/Aarti Name | Time | Key Points |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Time | 4:00 AM | Early morning darshan |
| Abhishek | 4:30 AM | Special puja |
| Darshan | 7 AM - 3 PM | Public entry |
| Evening Aarti | 7:30 PM | Evening rituals |
| Temple Close | 9:00 PM | Temple closes |
Badrinath Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and has structured rituals from morning to evening.
| Event/Aarti Name | Time | Key Points |
|---|---|---|
| Opening | 5:00 AM | Morning darshan |
| Abhishek | 6:00 AM | Special puja |
| Darshan | 7 AM - 1 PM | Visitors allowed |
| Evening Aarti | 6:00 PM | Evening rituals |
| Temple Close | 9:00 PM | Closing time |