Which of the following is not included in the Char Dham of India?

Answer: The correct answer to the question ‘which of the following is not included in the Char Dham of India’ is option D. Mansarovar.

Explanation:

The Char Dham, meaning “four abodes,” refers to a group of four sacred pilgrimage sites in India that hold immense spiritual significance for Hindus. These are Badrinath in the north, Dwarka in the west, Puri in the east, and Rameswaram in the south. Adi Shankaracharya, the 8th-century philosopher and reformer, is credited with establishing the Char Dham as a unified pilgrimage circuit to promote unity in the Hindu faith.

What is the Char Dham in India?

Here are the details of Char Dham in India:

Badrinath, located in the state of Uttarakhand, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Nestled in the Himalayas along the banks of the Alaknanda River, it is one of the most revered temples in India. The main deity is a black stone idol of Badrinarayan, a form of Vishnu, believed to have been discovered by Shankaracharya himself. Badrinath is part of both the Char Dham and the Chota Char Dham circuits, drawing lakhs of pilgrims every year.

Dwarka, in Gujarat, is associated with Lord Krishna. According to Hindu mythology, Dwarka was the kingdom of Krishna and is considered one of the seven ancient cities (Sapta Puri). The Dwarkadhish Temple, with its intricately carved spire and sacred sanctum, is the main attraction. It lies on the shores of the Arabian Sea and symbolizes the western pillar of the Char Dham.

Puri, in Odisha, is famous for the Jagannath Temple, dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a form of Krishna. The temple is especially renowned for the annual Rath Yatra, during which the deities are taken out in grand chariots. Puri represents the eastern Dham and is also part of the original Sapta Puri, making it a crucial spiritual destination.

Rameswaram, in Tamil Nadu, is associated with Lord Shiva and is believed to be the place where Lord Rama worshipped Shiva to absolve the sins of killing Ravana. The Ramanathaswamy Temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and is famous for its long corridors and sacred wells. It marks the southernmost point of the Char Dham circuit.

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