Guest guest Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 OM NAMO NARAYANAYA With Guruvayoorappan’s blessing my husband and I were able to take a modified version of Char Dham yatra. I say modified, because we could not go to Yamunotri and Gangotri. Char Dham includes all the four places of Yamunotri, gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. Due to our time constraints we visited only Rishikesh, Haridwar, Kedarnath and Badrinath. The following is a short summary of my trip. We left LA on June 2nd and reached Delhi on 3rd night. We were greeted by a representative and driver from our tour company and took us to our hotel. On the 4th morning we went by a car to Rishikesh. We stayed at the Ganga Beach Resort Hotel on the banks of Ganga with great view. That evening we went back to Haridwar and saw the arathi ceremony in Haridwar at the Ganges.[had also poured Ganga water to our head]. The crowd was unbelievable and there must have been a few hundred thousand people in Haridwar witnessing the arathi. We were told that such a crowd is usual during the whole month of June. The next day on 5th we drove to Guptakashi and stayed at one of the Char Dham Camps with Swiss tents, and relaxed. The drive was incredibly scary but the beauty of the region of the Himalyan mountain peaks, the lush green valleys and the beautiful Ganges between the valleys was amazing. During the ride we went through places such as Devprayag, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Agatsyamuni and Kartikswami. All these places there are a number of very old temples, however, because of our time constraints we did not make attempts to visit these temples. On 6th early a.m, we drove to Phata, where we took the helicopter to Kedarnath. We took a 'special Darsan ticket' to enable us to return back on the same day. While waiting for the helicopter I recited Rudram, and Chamakam from the book. While walking towards the Temple I was reciting Vilwastakam [only the lines I could remember]. One Shastri who accompanied us, wanted to do puja for us, actually gave me a vilwa leaf from the Murthy. I could pour milk as abhishekam on the Lord's Idol (Jyothirlingam) by myself and prayed to the Lord. The experience was incredible. We returned after the Darsan of Kedarantheswaran by helicopter to Phata and then drove to Joshimath by the road through Chopta, Mandal, Gopeshwar, Chamoli and Pipalkoti. We went thorugh some of the most scenic regions in the Himalayas. There were thick forest with incredible variety of herbal trees and the heights reaching over ten thousand feet. After reaching Joshimath the rest of the day we relaxed in another Char Dham Camp with Swiss tents. The tents were very comfortable and dinner and breakfast were delicious as well. On the 7th of june we drove to Badrinath from Joshimath. Since we left Rishikesh the roads through the Himalayan mountains were very treacherous and very scary looking down. During the whole trip I was chanting Vishnu Sahasra nama, Narayaneeyam, Hanuman Chalisa, Devisthothrams and Bhajans I could remember. We reached Badrinath about noon time and after leaving our bags in the hotel [sarovor Portico] we walked to the temple. Later in the evening we went inside the temple and to our surprise we found out that no more puja tickets available until 9.30 p.m, however when my husband pleaded to the ticket issuing gentleman with his charm, that we are only 2 people, he gave us the ticket for Vishnu Sahasra Nama archana for 6.30 pm. We were able to sit inside close to the Sreekovil and was able to chant the whole Vishnu Sahasra Nama and participate in the archana due to Lord's Kripa. I later found out that, the day was also Poornima day, and many devotees plan to come on that day. We found out that all the places were extremely crowded because most people go to Kedarnath and Badrinath during May and June. These places are only open during May, June, September and October. The rest of the months the places are closed and there is no access because of the road conditions. After Darsan we stayed that night in Badrinath,and left for Rishikesh next day early morning. We were able to have good view of the snow filled peak of Narayan and Naran mountains as well as Nilakanth. The view was incredible. During our ride back, we saw Tapovan, Vishnu Prayag, Govindghat, Nandaprayag, Karanprayag and Rudraprayag. We stopped at Rudraprayag both times for lunch al Monal Resort. During the entire journey we are able to see River Ganga, in many names such as Mandakini, Bhagirathi, Alaknanda and the sights were just gorgeous. Mandakini originates from Kedarnath and Alaknanda originates from Badrinath and they join at Rudraprayag and further joins with Bhagirathi at Devprayag and becomes Ganga. on the 8th night we stayed again in Rishikesh at the Ganga Beach Resrt Hotel. We went again to watch arati ceremony in the ghat across the Rama temple and I also participated by lighting a lamp and floating it in the Ganga. Later that evening I also visited Swargasram in Rishikesh next to the Rama Temple. On the 9th mornig we left for Delhi and reached Delhi about 4p.m. We stayed 9th night in Delhi and relaxed in the hotel on the 10th day time and in the night we left Delhi to come back to LA.. The whole trip was enjoyable, adventurous, challenging and extremely memorable. With Lords Kripa we did not encounter any difficulties.We have taken a number of pictures. Some of the photos can be seen from the following link: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2029654 & id=1235193770 & l=54dfa39659 I am offering this at the lotus feet of GURUVAYOORAPPAN Kayena vacha manasendriarva budhiyatmane va prakrithe swabhavath Karomi yathiyad sakalam parasmai Narayanaythi samarppayame R.Ananda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 HiExcellent experience....the way you have written itself makes us feel that we also travelled with you.U are really blessed by sree guruvayoorappan....I am also very happy for you.Thank you so much for such a wonderful narration.Narayana Akhilaguro Bhagavan Namaste.radhika--- On Mon, 15/6/09, Rajeswari ananda <anandarajee wrote:Rajeswari ananda <anandarajee[Guruvayur] Our Char Dham yatraguruvayur Date: Monday, 15 June, 2009, 11:21 PM OM NAMO NARAYANAYA With Guruvayoorappan’s blessing my husband and I were able to take a modified version of Char Dham yatra. I say modified, because we could not go to Yamunotri and Gangotri. Char Dham includes all the four places of Yamunotri, gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. Due to our time constraints we visited only Rishikesh, Haridwar, Kedarnath and Badrinath. The following is a short summary of my trip. We left LA on June 2nd and reached Delhi on 3rd night. We were greeted by a representative and driver from our tour company and took us to our hotel. On the 4th morning we went by a car to Rishikesh. We stayed at the Ganga Beach Resort Hotel on the banks of Ganga with great view. That evening we went back to Haridwar and saw the arathi ceremony in Haridwar at the Ganges.[had also poured Ganga water to our head]. The crowd was unbelievable and there must have been a few hundred thousand people in Haridwar witnessing the arathi. We were told that such a crowd is usual during the whole month of June. The next day on 5th we drove to Guptakashi and stayed at one of the Char Dham Camps with Swiss tents, and relaxed. The drive was incredibly scary but the beauty of the region of the Himalyan mountain peaks, the lush green valleys and the beautiful Ganges between the valleys was amazing. During the ride we went through places such as Devprayag, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Agatsyamuni and Kartikswami. All these places there are a number of very old temples, however, because of our time constraints we did not make attempts to visit these temples. On 6th early a.m, we drove to Phata, where we took the helicopter to Kedarnath. We took a 'special Darsan ticket' to enable us to return back on the same day. While waiting for the helicopter I recited Rudram, and Chamakam from the book. While walking towards the Temple I was reciting Vilwastakam [only the lines I could remember]. One Shastri who accompanied us, wanted to do puja for us, actually gave me a vilwa leaf from the Murthy. I could pour milk as abhishekam on the Lord's Idol (Jyothirlingam) by myself and prayed to the Lord. The experience was incredible. We returned after the Darsan of Kedarantheswaran by helicopter to Phata and then drove to Joshimath by the road through Chopta, Mandal, Gopeshwar, Chamoli and Pipalkoti. We went thorugh some of the most scenic regions in the Himalayas. There were thick forest with incredible variety of herbal trees and the heights reaching over ten thousand feet. After reaching Joshimath the rest of the day we relaxed in another Char Dham Camp with Swiss tents. The tents were very comfortable and dinner and breakfast were delicious as well. On the 7th of june we drove to Badrinath from Joshimath. Since we left Rishikesh the roads through the Himalayan mountains were very treacherous and very scary looking down. During the whole trip I was chanting Vishnu Sahasra nama, Narayaneeyam, Hanuman Chalisa, Devisthothrams and Bhajans I could remember. We reached Badrinath about noon time and after leaving our bags in the hotel [sarovor Portico] we walked to the temple. Later in the evening we went inside the temple and to our surprise we found out that no more puja tickets available until 9.30 p.m, however when my husband pleaded to the ticket issuing gentleman with his charm, that we are only 2 people, he gave us the ticket for Vishnu Sahasra Nama archana for 6.30 pm. We were able to sit inside close to the Sreekovil and was able to chant the whole Vishnu Sahasra Nama and participate in the archana due to Lord's Kripa. I later found out that, the day was also Poornima day, and many devotees plan to come on that day. We found out that all the places were extremely crowded because most people go to Kedarnath and Badrinath during May and June. These places are only open during May, June, September and October. The rest of the months the places are closed and there is no access because of the road conditions. After Darsan we stayed that night in Badrinath,and left for Rishikesh next day early morning. We were able to have good view of the snow filled peak of Narayan and Naran mountains as well as Nilakanth. The view was incredible. During our ride back, we saw Tapovan, Vishnu Prayag, Govindghat, Nandaprayag, Karanprayag and Rudraprayag. We stopped at Rudraprayag both times for lunch al Monal Resort. During the entire journey we are able to see River Ganga, in many names such as Mandakini, Bhagirathi, Alaknanda and the sights were just gorgeous. Mandakini originates from Kedarnath and Alaknanda originates from Badrinath and they join at Rudraprayag and further joins with Bhagirathi at Devprayag and becomes Ganga. on the 8th night we stayed again in Rishikesh at the Ganga Beach Resrt Hotel. We went again to watch arati ceremony in the ghat across the Rama temple and I also participated by lighting a lamp and floating it in the Ganga. Later that evening I also visited Swargasram in Rishikesh next to the Rama Temple. On the 9th mornig we left for Delhi and reached Delhi about 4p.m. We stayed 9th night in Delhi and relaxed in the hotel on the 10th day time and in the night we left Delhi to come back to LA.. The whole trip was enjoyable, adventurous, challenging and extremely memorable. With Lords Kripa we did not encounter any difficulties. We have taken a number of pictures. Some of the photos can be seen from the following link: http://www.facebook .com/album. php?aid=2029654 & id=1235193770 & l=54dfa39659 I am offering this at the lotus feet of GURUVAYOORAPPAN Kayena vacha manasendriarva budhiyatmane va prakrithe swabhavath Karomi yathiyad sakalam parasmai Narayanaythi samarppayame R.Ananda Explore and discover exciting holidays and getaways with India Travel Click here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Pranamam Rajeswariji, Thank you so much for your discription about your journey. From your discription i got a good knoledge about Rishikesh, Haridwar, Kedarnath and Badrinath. With Prayers, Jayasankar--- On Mon, 15/6/09, Rajeswari ananda <anandarajee wrote: Rajeswari ananda <anandarajee[Guruvayur] Our Char Dham yatraguruvayur Date: Monday, 15 June, 2009, 11:21 PM OM NAMO NARAYANAYA With Guruvayoorappan’s blessing my husband and I were able to take a modified version of Char Dham yatra. I say modified, because we could not go to Yamunotri and Gangotri. Char Dham includes all the four places of Yamunotri, gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. Due to our time constraints we visited only Rishikesh, Haridwar, Kedarnath and Badrinath. The following is a short summary of my trip.We left LA on June 2nd and reached Delhi on 3rd night. We were greeted by a representative and driver from our tour company and took us to our hotel. On the 4th morning we went by a car to Rishikesh. We stayed at the Ganga Beach Resort Hotel on the banks of Ganga with great view. That evening we went back to Haridwar and saw the arathi ceremony in Haridwar at the Ganges.[had also poured Ganga water to our head]. The crowd was unbelievable and there must have been a few hundred thousand people in Haridwar witnessing the arathi. We were told that such a crowd is usual during the whole month of June.The next day on 5th we drove to Guptakashi and stayed at one of the Char Dham Camps with Swiss tents, and relaxed. The drive was incredibly scary but the beauty of the region of the Himalyan mountain peaks, the lush green valleys and the beautiful Ganges between the valleys was amazing. During the ride we went through places such as Devprayag, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Agatsyamuni and Kartikswami. All these places there are a number of very old temples, however, because of our time constraints we did not make attempts to visit these temples.On 6th early a.m, we drove to Phata, where we took the helicopter to Kedarnath. We took a 'special Darsan ticket' to enable us to return back on the same day. While waiting for the helicopter I recited Rudram, and Chamakam from the book. While walking towards the Temple I was reciting Vilwastakam [only the lines I could remember]. One Shastri who accompanied us, wanted to do puja for us, actually gave me a vilwa leaf from the Murthy. I could pour milk as abhishekam on the Lord's Idol (Jyothirlingam) by myself and prayed to the Lord. The experience was incredible.We returned after the Darsan of Kedarantheswaran by helicopter to Phata and then drove to Joshimath by the road through Chopta, Mandal, Gopeshwar, Chamoli and Pipalkoti. We went thorugh some of the most scenic regions in the Himalayas. There were thick forest with incredible variety of herbal trees and the heights reaching over ten thousand feet. After reaching Joshimath the rest of the day we relaxed in another Char Dham Camp with Swiss tents. The tents were very comfortable and dinner and breakfast were delicious as well.On the 7th of june we drove to Badrinath from Joshimath. Since we left Rishikesh the roads through the Himalayan mountains were very treacherous and very scary looking down. During the whole trip I was chanting Vishnu Sahasra nama, Narayaneeyam, Hanuman Chalisa, Devisthothrams and Bhajans I could remember. We reached Badrinath about noon time and after leaving our bags in the hotel [sarovor Portico] we walked to the temple.Later in the evening we went inside the temple and to our surprise we found out that no more puja tickets available until 9.30 p.m, however when my husband pleaded to the ticket issuing gentleman with his charm, that we are only 2 people, he gave us the ticket for Vishnu Sahasra Nama archana for 6.30 pm. We were able to sit inside close to the Sreekovil and was able to chant the whole Vishnu Sahasra Nama and participate in the archana due to Lord's Kripa. I later found out that, the day was also Poornima day, and many devotees plan to come on that day. We found out that all the places were extremely crowded because most people go to Kedarnath and Badrinath during May and June. These places are only open during May, June, September and October. The rest of the months the places are closed and there is no access because of the road conditions.After Darsan we stayed that night in Badrinath,and left for Rishikesh next day early morning. We were able to have good view of the snow filled peak of Narayan and Naran mountains as well as Nilakanth. The view was incredible. During our ride back, we saw Tapovan, Vishnu Prayag, Govindghat, Nandaprayag, Karanprayag and Rudraprayag. We stopped at Rudraprayag both times for lunch al Monal Resort.During the entire journey we are able to see River Ganga, in many names such as Mandakini, Bhagirathi, Alaknanda and the sights were just gorgeous. Mandakini originates from Kedarnath and Alaknanda originates from Badrinath and they join at Rudraprayag and further joins with Bhagirathi at Devprayag and becomes Ganga.on the 8th night we stayed again in Rishikesh at the Ganga Beach Resrt Hotel. We went again to watch arati ceremony in the ghat across the Rama temple and I also participated by lighting a lamp and floating it in the Ganga. Later that evening I also visited Swargasram in Rishikesh next to the Rama Temple.On the 9th mornig we left for Delhi and reached Delhi about 4p.m. We stayed 9th night in Delhi and relaxed in the hotel on the 10th day time and in the night we left Delhi to come back to LA..The whole trip was enjoyable, adventurous, challenging and extremely memorable. With Lords Kripa we did not encounter any difficulties. We have taken a number of pictures. Some of the photos can be seen from the following link:http://www.facebook .com/album. php?aid=2029654 & id=1235193770 & l=54dfa39659 I am offering this at the lotus feet of GURUVAYOORAPPAN Kayena vacha manasendriarva budhiyatmane va prakrithe swabhavath Karomi yathiyad sakalam parasmai Narayanaythi samarppayame R.Ananda Explore and discover exciting holidays and getaways with India Travel Click here! 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Guest guest Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Hi all,Even I visited these places Haridwar, Rishikesh, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath in May. Whole trip went fine with blessings of Sri Guruvayurappan. I'm satisified that I could take my elderly parents to these places.More pics at:http://www.orkut.co.in/Main#Album.aspx?uid=3126717575829203177 & aid=1242816150I trekked at both places Yamountri (6kms one way) and Kedarnath (14kms one way). This was for the frst time I had a chance to see snow-capped Himalayas.Thanks,Murali Krishna--- On Tue, 16/6/09, jayasankar vattekkat <vinodvattekkat wrote:jayasankar vattekkat <vinodvattekkatRe: [Guruvayur] Our Char Dham yatraTo: guruvayur Date: Tuesday, 16 June, 2009, 2:40 AM Pranamam Rajeswariji, Thank you so much for your discription about your journey. From your discription i got a good knoledge about Rishikesh, Haridwar, Kedarnath and Badrinath. With Prayers, Jayasankar--- On Mon, 15/6/09, Rajeswari ananda <anandarajee@ > wrote: Rajeswari ananda <anandarajee@ >[Guruvayur] Our Char Dham yatraguruvayur@grou ps.comMonday, 15 June, 2009, 11:21 PM OM NAMO NARAYANAYA With Guruvayoorappan’s blessing my husband and I were able to take a modified version of Char Dham yatra. I say modified, because we could not go to Yamunotri and Gangotri.. Char Dham includes all the four places of Yamunotri, gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. Due to our time constraints we visited only Rishikesh, Haridwar, Kedarnath and Badrinath. The following is a short summary of my trip.We left LA on June 2nd and reached Delhi on 3rd night. We were greeted by a representative and driver from our tour company and took us to our hotel. On the 4th morning we went by a car to Rishikesh. We stayed at the Ganga Beach Resort Hotel on the banks of Ganga with great view. That evening we went back to Haridwar and saw the arathi ceremony in Haridwar at the Ganges.[had also poured Ganga water to our head]. The crowd was unbelievable and there must have been a few hundred thousand people in Haridwar witnessing the arathi. We were told that such a crowd is usual during the whole month of June.The next day on 5th we drove to Guptakashi and stayed at one of the Char Dham Camps with Swiss tents, and relaxed. The drive was incredibly scary but the beauty of the region of the Himalyan mountain peaks, the lush green valleys and the beautiful Ganges between the valleys was amazing. During the ride we went through places such as Devprayag, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Agatsyamuni and Kartikswami. All these places there are a number of very old temples, however, because of our time constraints we did not make attempts to visit these temples.On 6th early a.m, we drove to Phata, where we took the helicopter to Kedarnath. We took a 'special Darsan ticket' to enable us to return back on the same day. While waiting for the helicopter I recited Rudram, and Chamakam from the book. While walking towards the Temple I was reciting Vilwastakam [only the lines I could remember]. One Shastri who accompanied us, wanted to do puja for us, actually gave me a vilwa leaf from the Murthy. I could pour milk as abhishekam on the Lord's Idol (Jyothirlingam) by myself and prayed to the Lord. The experience was incredible.We returned after the Darsan of Kedarantheswaran by helicopter to Phata and then drove to Joshimath by the road through Chopta, Mandal, Gopeshwar, Chamoli and Pipalkoti. We went thorugh some of the most scenic regions in the Himalayas. There were thick forest with incredible variety of herbal trees and the heights reaching over ten thousand feet. After reaching Joshimath the rest of the day we relaxed in another Char Dham Camp with Swiss tents. The tents were very comfortable and dinner and breakfast were delicious as well.On the 7th of june we drove to Badrinath from Joshimath. Since we left Rishikesh the roads through the Himalayan mountains were very treacherous and very scary looking down. During the whole trip I was chanting Vishnu Sahasra nama, Narayaneeyam, Hanuman Chalisa, Devisthothrams and Bhajans I could remember. We reached Badrinath about noon time and after leaving our bags in the hotel [sarovor Portico] we walked to the temple.Later in the evening we went inside the temple and to our surprise we found out that no more puja tickets available until 9..30 p.m, however when my husband pleaded to the ticket issuing gentleman with his charm, that we are only 2 people, he gave us the ticket for Vishnu Sahasra Nama archana for 6.30 pm. We were able to sit inside close to the Sreekovil and was able to chant the whole Vishnu Sahasra Nama and participate in the archana due to Lord's Kripa. I later found out that, the day was also Poornima day, and many devotees plan to come on that day. We found out that all the places were extremely crowded because most people go to Kedarnath and Badrinath during May and June. These places are only open during May, June, September and October. The rest of the months the places are closed and there is no access because of the road conditions.After Darsan we stayed that night in Badrinath,and left for Rishikesh next day early morning. We were able to have good view of the snow filled peak of Narayan and Naran mountains as well as Nilakanth. The view was incredible. During our ride back, we saw Tapovan, Vishnu Prayag, Govindghat, Nandaprayag, Karanprayag and Rudraprayag. We stopped at Rudraprayag both times for lunch al Monal Resort.During the entire journey we are able to see River Ganga, in many names such as Mandakini, Bhagirathi, Alaknanda and the sights were just gorgeous. Mandakini originates from Kedarnath and Alaknanda originates from Badrinath and they join at Rudraprayag and further joins with Bhagirathi at Devprayag and becomes Ganga.on the 8th night we stayed again in Rishikesh at the Ganga Beach Resrt Hotel. We went again to watch arati ceremony in the ghat across the Rama temple and I also participated by lighting a lamp and floating it in the Ganga. Later that evening I also visited Swargasram in Rishikesh next to the Rama Temple.On the 9th mornig we left for Delhi and reached Delhi about 4p.m. We stayed 9th night in Delhi and relaxed in the hotel on the 10th day time and in the night we left Delhi to come back to LA..The whole trip was enjoyable, adventurous, challenging and extremely memorable. With Lords Kripa we did not encounter any difficulties. We have taken a number of pictures. Some of the photos can be seen from the following link:http://www.facebook .com/album. php?aid=2029654 & id=1235193770 & l=54dfa39659 I am offering this at the lotus feet of GURUVAYOORAPPAN Kayena vacha manasendriarva budhiyatmane va prakrithe swabhavath Karomi yathiyad sakalam parasmai Narayanaythi samarppayame R.Ananda Explore and discover exciting holidays and getaways with India Travel Click here! Bollywood news, movie reviews, film trailers and more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Rajeswariji, Thank you very much for sharing your experience. It is my greatest ambition in life to visit The Himalayas. The photos are simply superb. Thanks once more. Jai Sree Krishna. --- On Mon, 15/6/09, Rajeswari ananda <anandarajee@ > wrote: Rajeswari ananda <anandarajee@ >[Guruvayur] Our Char Dham yatraguruvayur@grou ps.comMonday, 15 June, 2009, 11:21 PM OM NAMO NARAYANAYA With Guruvayoorappan’s blessing my husband and I were able to take a modified version of Char Dham yatra. I say modified, because we could not go to Yamunotri and Gangotri. Char Dham includes all the four places of Yamunotri, gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. Due to our time constraints we visited only Rishikesh, Haridwar, Kedarnath and Badrinath. The following is a short summary of my trip.We left LA on June 2nd and reached Delhi on 3rd night. We were greeted by a representative and driver from our tour company and took us to our hotel. On the 4th morning we went by a car to Rishikesh. We stayed at the Ganga Beach Resort Hotel on the banks of Ganga with great view. That evening we went back to Haridwar and saw the arathi ceremony in Haridwar at the Ganges.[had also poured Ganga water to our head]. The crowd was unbelievable and there must have been a few hundred thousand people in Haridwar witnessing the arathi. We were told that such a crowd is usual during the whole month of June.The next day on 5th we drove to Guptakashi and stayed at one of the Char Dham Camps with Swiss tents, and relaxed. The drive was incredibly scary but the beauty of the region of the Himalyan mountain peaks, the lush green valleys and the beautiful Ganges between the valleys was amazing. During the ride we went through places such as Devprayag, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Agatsyamuni and Kartikswami. All these places there are a number of very old temples, however, because of our time constraints we did not make attempts to visit these temples.On 6th early a.m, we drove to Phata, where we took the helicopter to Kedarnath. We took a 'special Darsan ticket' to enable us to return back on the same day. While waiting for the helicopter I recited Rudram, and Chamakam from the book. While walking towards the Temple I was reciting Vilwastakam [only the lines I could remember]. One Shastri who accompanied us, wanted to do puja for us, actually gave me a vilwa leaf from the Murthy. I could pour milk as abhishekam on the Lord's Idol (Jyothirlingam) by myself and prayed to the Lord. The experience was incredible.We returned after the Darsan of Kedarantheswaran by helicopter to Phata and then drove to Joshimath by the road through Chopta, Mandal, Gopeshwar, Chamoli and Pipalkoti. We went thorugh some of the most scenic regions in the Himalayas. There were thick forest with incredible variety of herbal trees and the heights reaching over ten thousand feet. After reaching Joshimath the rest of the day we relaxed in another Char Dham Camp with Swiss tents. The tents were very comfortable and dinner and breakfast were delicious as well.On the 7th of june we drove to Badrinath from Joshimath. Since we left Rishikesh the roads through the Himalayan mountains were very treacherous and very scary looking down. During the whole trip I was chanting Vishnu Sahasra nama, Narayaneeyam, Hanuman Chalisa, Devisthothrams and Bhajans I could remember. We reached Badrinath about noon time and after leaving our bags in the hotel [sarovor Portico] we walked to the temple.Later in the evening we went inside the temple and to our surprise we found out that no more puja tickets available until 9.30 p.m, however when my husband pleaded to the ticket issuing gentleman with his charm, that we are only 2 people, he gave us the ticket for Vishnu Sahasra Nama archana for 6.30 pm. We were able to sit inside close to the Sreekovil and was able to chant the whole Vishnu Sahasra Nama and participate in the archana due to Lord's Kripa. I later found out that, the day was also Poornima day, and many devotees plan to come on that day. We found out that all the places were extremely crowded because most people go to Kedarnath and Badrinath during May and June. These places are only open during May, June, September and October. The rest of the months the places are closed and there is no access because of the road conditions.After Darsan we stayed that night in Badrinath,and left for Rishikesh next day early morning. We were able to have good view of the snow filled peak of Narayan and Naran mountains as well as Nilakanth. The view was incredible. During our ride back, we saw Tapovan, Vishnu Prayag, Govindghat, Nandaprayag, Karanprayag and Rudraprayag. We stopped at Rudraprayag both times for lunch al Monal Resort.During the entire journey we are able to see River Ganga, in many names such as Mandakini, Bhagirathi, Alaknanda and the sights were just gorgeous. Mandakini originates from Kedarnath and Alaknanda originates from Badrinath and they join at Rudraprayag and further joins with Bhagirathi at Devprayag and becomes Ganga.on the 8th night we stayed again in Rishikesh at the Ganga Beach Resrt Hotel. We went again to watch arati ceremony in the ghat across the Rama temple and I also participated by lighting a lamp and floating it in the Ganga. Later that evening I also visited Swargasram in Rishikesh next to the Rama Temple.On the 9th mornig we left for Delhi and reached Delhi about 4p.m. We stayed 9th night in Delhi and relaxed in the hotel on the 10th day time and in the night we left Delhi to come back to LA..The whole trip was enjoyable, adventurous, challenging and extremely memorable. With Lords Kripa we did not encounter any difficulties. We have taken a number of pictures. Some of the photos can be seen from the following link:http://www.facebook .com/album. php?aid=2029654 & id=1235193770 & l=54dfa39659 I am offering this at the lotus feet of GURUVAYOORAPPAN Kayena vacha manasendriarva budhiyatmane va prakrithe swabhavath Karomi yathiyad sakalam parasmai Narayanaythi samarppayame R.Ananda Explore and discover exciting holidays and getaways with India Travel Click here! 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Guest guest Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Dear SeemajiOm Namo NarayanayaI pray that Guruvayoorappan will make it possible for you to visit the Himalayas soonR.Ananda--- On Tue, 6/16/09, Seema Ravindran <seemawarrier wrote:Seema Ravindran <seemawarrierRe: [Guruvayur] Our Char Dham yatraguruvayur Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2009, 11:51 PM Rajeswariji, Thank you very much for sharing your experience. It is my greatest ambition in life to visit The Himalayas. The photos are simply superb. Thanks once more. Jai Sree Krishna. --- On Mon, 15/6/09, Rajeswari ananda <anandarajee@ > wrote: Rajeswari ananda <anandarajee@ >[Guruvayur] Our Char Dham yatraguruvayur@grou ps.comMonday, 15 June, 2009, 11:21 PM OM NAMO NARAYANAYA With Guruvayoorappan’s blessing my husband and I were able to take a modified version of Char Dham yatra. I say modified, because we could not go to Yamunotri and Gangotri. Char Dham includes all the four places of Yamunotri, gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. Due to our time constraints we visited only Rishikesh, Haridwar, Kedarnath and Badrinath. The following is a short summary of my trip.We left LA on June 2nd and reached Delhi on 3rd night. We were greeted by a representative and driver from our tour company and took us to our hotel. On the 4th morning we went by a car to Rishikesh. We stayed at the Ganga Beach Resort Hotel on the banks of Ganga with great view. That evening we went back to Haridwar and saw the arathi ceremony in Haridwar at the Ganges.[had also poured Ganga water to our head]. The crowd was unbelievable and there must have been a few hundred thousand people in Haridwar witnessing the arathi. We were told that such a crowd is usual during the whole month of June.The next day on 5th we drove to Guptakashi and stayed at one of the Char Dham Camps with Swiss tents, and relaxed. The drive was incredibly scary but the beauty of the region of the Himalyan mountain peaks, the lush green valleys and the beautiful Ganges between the valleys was amazing. During the ride we went through places such as Devprayag, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Agatsyamuni and Kartikswami. All these places there are a number of very old temples, however, because of our time constraints we did not make attempts to visit these temples.On 6th early a.m, we drove to Phata, where we took the helicopter to Kedarnath. We took a 'special Darsan ticket' to enable us to return back on the same day. While waiting for the helicopter I recited Rudram, and Chamakam from the book. While walking towards the Temple I was reciting Vilwastakam [only the lines I could remember]. One Shastri who accompanied us, wanted to do puja for us, actually gave me a vilwa leaf from the Murthy. I could pour milk as abhishekam on the Lord's Idol (Jyothirlingam) by myself and prayed to the Lord. The experience was incredible.We returned after the Darsan of Kedarantheswaran by helicopter to Phata and then drove to Joshimath by the road through Chopta, Mandal, Gopeshwar, Chamoli and Pipalkoti. We went thorugh some of the most scenic regions in the Himalayas. There were thick forest with incredible variety of herbal trees and the heights reaching over ten thousand feet. After reaching Joshimath the rest of the day we relaxed in another Char Dham Camp with Swiss tents. The tents were very comfortable and dinner and breakfast were delicious as well.On the 7th of june we drove to Badrinath from Joshimath. Since we left Rishikesh the roads through the Himalayan mountains were very treacherous and very scary looking down. During the whole trip I was chanting Vishnu Sahasra nama, Narayaneeyam, Hanuman Chalisa, Devisthothrams and Bhajans I could remember. We reached Badrinath about noon time and after leaving our bags in the hotel [sarovor Portico] we walked to the temple.Later in the evening we went inside the temple and to our surprise we found out that no more puja tickets available until 9.30 p.m, however when my husband pleaded to the ticket issuing gentleman with his charm, that we are only 2 people, he gave us the ticket for Vishnu Sahasra Nama archana for 6.30 pm. We were able to sit inside close to the Sreekovil and was able to chant the whole Vishnu Sahasra Nama and participate in the archana due to Lord's Kripa. I later found out that, the day was also Poornima day, and many devotees plan to come on that day. We found out that all the places were extremely crowded because most people go to Kedarnath and Badrinath during May and June. These places are only open during May, June, September and October. The rest of the months the places are closed and there is no access because of the road conditions.After Darsan we stayed that night in Badrinath,and left for Rishikesh next day early morning. We were able to have good view of the snow filled peak of Narayan and Naran mountains as well as Nilakanth. The view was incredible. During our ride back, we saw Tapovan, Vishnu Prayag, Govindghat, Nandaprayag, Karanprayag and Rudraprayag. We stopped at Rudraprayag both times for lunch al Monal Resort.During the entire journey we are able to see River Ganga, in many names such as Mandakini, Bhagirathi, Alaknanda and the sights were just gorgeous. Mandakini originates from Kedarnath and Alaknanda originates from Badrinath and they join at Rudraprayag and further joins with Bhagirathi at Devprayag and becomes Ganga.on the 8th night we stayed again in Rishikesh at the Ganga Beach Resrt Hotel. We went again to watch arati ceremony in the ghat across the Rama temple and I also participated by lighting a lamp and floating it in the Ganga. Later that evening I also visited Swargasram in Rishikesh next to the Rama Temple.On the 9th mornig we left for Delhi and reached Delhi about 4p.m. We stayed 9th night in Delhi and relaxed in the hotel on the 10th day time and in the night we left Delhi to come back to LA..The whole trip was enjoyable, adventurous, challenging and extremely memorable. With Lords Kripa we did not encounter any difficulties. We have taken a number of pictures. Some of the photos can be seen from the following link:http://www.facebook .com/album. php?aid=2029654 & id=1235193770 & l=54dfa39659 I am offering this at the lotus feet of GURUVAYOORAPPAN Kayena vacha manasendriarva budhiyatmane va prakrithe swabhavath Karomi yathiyad sakalam parasmai Narayanaythi samarppayame R.Ananda Explore and discover exciting holidays and getaways with India Travel Click here! 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Guest guest Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Thanks to both of you. It was a real experience to read it. To be practically being there must be bliss full. Hope we can make the journey before it is too late. The photographs are wonder full. Thanks very much.Sincerely,Udayabhanu Panickaraum namaH Shivaaya The vow not to kill is great indeed, and greater still is non-eating of the flesh; there would be no butcher, if there is non to eat; in eating thus abides the cruder ill, as she/he is the reason for the killing. --- On Tue, 6/16/09, radhika jayaram <radhijayaram wrote:radhika jayaram <radhijayaramRe: [Guruvayur] Our Char Dham yatraguruvayur Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2009, 1:54 AM HiExcellent experience.. ..the way you have written itself makes us feel that we also travelled with you.U are really blessed by sree guruvayoorappan. ...I am also very happy for you.Thank you so much for such a wonderful narration.Narayana Akhilaguro Bhagavan Namaste.radhika--- On Mon, 15/6/09, Rajeswari ananda <anandarajee@ > wrote:Rajeswari ananda <anandarajee@ >[Guruvayur] Our Char Dham yatraguruvayur@grou ps.comMonday, 15 June, 2009, 11:21 PM OM NAMO NARAYANAYA With Guruvayoorappan’s blessing my husband and I were able to take a modified version of Char Dham yatra. I say modified, because we could not go to Yamunotri and Gangotri. Char Dham includes all the four places of Yamunotri, gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. Due to our time constraints we visited only Rishikesh, Haridwar, Kedarnath and Badrinath. The following is a short summary of my trip. We left LA on June 2nd and reached Delhi on 3rd night. We were greeted by a representative and driver from our tour company and took us to our hotel. On the 4th morning we went by a car to Rishikesh. We stayed at the Ganga Beach Resort Hotel on the banks of Ganga with great view. That evening we went back to Haridwar and saw the arathi ceremony in Haridwar at the Ganges.[had also poured Ganga water to our head]. The crowd was unbelievable and there must have been a few hundred thousand people in Haridwar witnessing the arathi. We were told that such a crowd is usual during the whole month of June. The next day on 5th we drove to Guptakashi and stayed at one of the Char Dham Camps with Swiss tents, and relaxed. The drive was incredibly scary but the beauty of the region of the Himalyan mountain peaks, the lush green valleys and the beautiful Ganges between the valleys was amazing. During the ride we went through places such as Devprayag, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Agatsyamuni and Kartikswami. All these places there are a number of very old temples, however, because of our time constraints we did not make attempts to visit these temples. On 6th early a.m, we drove to Phata, where we took the helicopter to Kedarnath. We took a 'special Darsan ticket' to enable us to return back on the same day. While waiting for the helicopter I recited Rudram, and Chamakam from the book. While walking towards the Temple I was reciting Vilwastakam [only the lines I could remember]. One Shastri who accompanied us, wanted to do puja for us, actually gave me a vilwa leaf from the Murthy. I could pour milk as abhishekam on the Lord's Idol (Jyothirlingam) by myself and prayed to the Lord. The experience was incredible. We returned after the Darsan of Kedarantheswaran by helicopter to Phata and then drove to Joshimath by the road through Chopta, Mandal, Gopeshwar, Chamoli and Pipalkoti. We went thorugh some of the most scenic regions in the Himalayas. There were thick forest with incredible variety of herbal trees and the heights reaching over ten thousand feet. After reaching Joshimath the rest of the day we relaxed in another Char Dham Camp with Swiss tents. The tents were very comfortable and dinner and breakfast were delicious as well. On the 7th of june we drove to Badrinath from Joshimath. Since we left Rishikesh the roads through the Himalayan mountains were very treacherous and very scary looking down. During the whole trip I was chanting Vishnu Sahasra nama, Narayaneeyam, Hanuman Chalisa, Devisthothrams and Bhajans I could remember. We reached Badrinath about noon time and after leaving our bags in the hotel [sarovor Portico] we walked to the temple. Later in the evening we went inside the temple and to our surprise we found out that no more puja tickets available until 9.30 p.m, however when my husband pleaded to the ticket issuing gentleman with his charm, that we are only 2 people, he gave us the ticket for Vishnu Sahasra Nama archana for 6..30 pm. We were able to sit inside close to the Sreekovil and was able to chant the whole Vishnu Sahasra Nama and participate in the archana due to Lord's Kripa. I later found out that, the day was also Poornima day, and many devotees plan to come on that day. We found out that all the places were extremely crowded because most people go to Kedarnath and Badrinath during May and June. These places are only open during May, June, September and October. The rest of the months the places are closed and there is no access because of the road conditions. After Darsan we stayed that night in Badrinath,and left for Rishikesh next day early morning. We were able to have good view of the snow filled peak of Narayan and Naran mountains as well as Nilakanth. The view was incredible. During our ride back, we saw Tapovan, Vishnu Prayag, Govindghat, Nandaprayag, Karanprayag and Rudraprayag. We stopped at Rudraprayag both times for lunch al Monal Resort. During the entire journey we are able to see River Ganga, in many names such as Mandakini, Bhagirathi, Alaknanda and the sights were just gorgeous. Mandakini originates from Kedarnath and Alaknanda originates from Badrinath and they join at Rudraprayag and further joins with Bhagirathi at Devprayag and becomes Ganga. on the 8th night we stayed again in Rishikesh at the Ganga Beach Resrt Hotel. We went again to watch arati ceremony in the ghat across the Rama temple and I also participated by lighting a lamp and floating it in the Ganga. Later that evening I also visited Swargasram in Rishikesh next to the Rama Temple. On the 9th mornig we left for Delhi and reached Delhi about 4p.m. We stayed 9th night in Delhi and relaxed in the hotel on the 10th day time and in the night we left Delhi to come back to LA.. The whole trip was enjoyable, adventurous, challenging and extremely memorable. With Lords Kripa we did not encounter any difficulties. We have taken a number of pictures. Some of the photos can be seen from the following link: http://www.facebook .com/album. php?aid=2029654 & id=1235193770 & l=54dfa39659 I am offering this at the lotus feet of GURUVAYOORAPPAN Kayena vacha manasendriarva budhiyatmane va prakrithe swabhavath Karomi yathiyad sakalam parasmai Narayanaythi samarppayame R.Ananda Explore and discover exciting holidays and getaways with India Travel Click here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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