Chaar Dhaam A Guide to The Hindu Pilgrimages: Badrinath, Dwarka, Puri, Rameshwaram

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The Chaar Dhaam are among the most sacred places of pilgrimage for the Hindus. These four sites Badrinath, Puri, Rameshwaram and Dwarka- are among the first destinations of pilgrims when they want to go on a pilgrimage. In Temple towns that are not just places of pilgrimage but sacred spaces resonant with myths and legends. Explore the Himalayan dhaams, a celebration of the bounties of nature. Rameshwaram, sanctified by the holy presence of Lord Rama himself. Puri and its famous chariot festival and Dwarka, doubly blessed as it is both a saptapuri and a dhaam. A memorable journey, not only for the aspiring pilgrim but for all those interested in India’s rich history.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Subhadra Sen Gupta

Subhadra Sen Gupta is a well-known writer on Indian history and culture. Her books aim to capture the fascinating, vibrant and many hued aspects of the people, places and history of India. Her books include the popular Devalaya: Great Temples of India, Devi Devata: Gods & Goddesses of India, Tirtha: Holy Pilgrim Centres of the Hindus, Chaar Dhaam: A Guide to the Hindu Pilgrimages, Varanasi: A Pilgrimage to Light. And a collection of historical short stories, Waiting for Tansen.