The Bada Char Dham are the four holiest pilgrimage places in all of India - one in each corner of Bharat. Puri in the East, Rameshwaram in the South, Dwarka in the West and Badrinath in the North. Adi Shankaracharya established this sacred circuit over a thousand years ago so that every Hindu would travel the length and breadth of their land at least once in their lifetime.
On this page you will find everything we have written about the Bada Char Dham - the four individual Dhams, planning your yatra, Purana stories, puja guides and practical tips written specially for senior citizens and families.
START HERE - WHAT IS THE CHAR DHAM?
Char Dham in India - The Four Sacred Hindu Pilgrimages
EXPLORE ALL FOUR DHAMS IN DETAIL
Jagannath Temple Puri - The Eastern Dham of Char Dham
Rameshwaram - The Southern Dham of Char Dham
Dwarka - The Western Dham of Char Dham
Badrinath - The Northern Dham of Char Dham
PLAN YOUR YATRA
Why Every Hindu Should Do the Char Dham Yatra
The Importance of Char Dham - Yugas, Vedas and Mathas
The Correct Order to Visit Char Dham
How to Plan Char Dham Yatra with Senior Citizens
Char Dham Yatra FAQ - 15 Most Asked Questions Answered
Bada Char Dham vs Chota Char Dham - Key Differences
Complete Budget Guide for Bada Char Dham Yatra
What Puja to Do at Each Char Dham - Rituals Explained Simply
Watch Char Dham Live Darshan from Home - YouTube Links
SCRIPTURE AND STORIES
Char Dham in the Vedas and Puranas
The Four Mathas of Adi Shankaracharya
The Story of Rama Setu - Why Lord Rama Built the Bridge at Rameshwaram
Puri Mahaprasad - The Sacred Food of Lord Jagannath
The 22 Theertham of Rameshwaram - Complete Guide to the Sacred Wells
Why Rath Yatra of Puri Is the Greatest Festival on Earth
We hope this guide helps you plan and experience the Bada Char Dham Yatra. If you have a question, a personal experience or a story about any of the four Dhams - please share it in the comments on any of our posts. Every story from a fellow pilgrim helps someone else on their journey.
Jai Jagannath. Jai Rameshwaram. Jai Dwarkadhish. Jai Badrivishal.