Temples & Tirthas
Read the significance, rituals, and travel details of every sacred Hindu temple here, including the Char Dham, all twelve Jyotirlingas, the Panch Kedar, the Shakti Peeth, and the Sapta Puri.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Char Dham?
Char Dham refers to the four sacred pilgrimage sites across India, Badrinath, Dwarka, Puri, and Rameswaram, one in each direction, considered essential for a devout Hindu to visit.
How many Jyotirlingas are there?
There are 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva across India, all covered on this site.
What is the difference between Char Dham, Jyotirlinga, Panch Kedar, Shakti Peeth, and Sapta Puri?
Each is a separate pilgrimage group: Char Dham are 4 sites across India, Jyotirlinga are 12 shrines of Shiva, Panch Kedar are 5 Himalayan shrines of Shiva, Shakti Peeth are 18 major shrines of the Goddess, and Sapta Puri are 7 cities considered gateways to moksha.
Are individual temples within these groups covered on this site?
Yes, each temple within Char Dham, Jyotirlinga, Panch Kedar, Shakti Peeth, and Sapta Puri has its own detailed page, reachable from that group's hub above or the full temple list below.