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:: PANCH PRAYAG YATRA ::
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The Ganga is holy river of India
Uttarakhand. It originate from Garhwal Himalayas of
Uttarakhand. and the places Devprayag, Rudraprayag,
Karanprayag, Nandprayag and Vishnuprayag are situated on
confluences of Alaknanda with Rivers Bhagirathi, Mandakini,
Pinder, Nandakini, and Dholi Ganga respectivelly. |
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Dev Prayag: |
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the confluence of river Alaknanda and Bhagirathi
and is famous for temples and river ghats. It is
believed that it was at DevPrayag where lord
Vishnu begged for 3 steps of land from King Bali.
Fairs are held on the occasion of Ramnavmi,
Dussherra and Basant Panchami. |
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Rudraprayag: |
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It is the confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini
rivers and is well known for LaxmiNarayan and
Durga temples. In the north of RudraPrayag is
Koteshwar where millions of Shivlings are believed
to exist. Huge fair is hosted every year on the
day on Mahashivratri. RudraPrayag is 32 kms from
KarnaPrayag. |
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Karanprayag: |
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situated on the sacred confluence of Alaknanda and
Pindari rivers and is known for the Karna Temple
and the Uma Devi Temple. It is believed that Lord
Surya gifted Kavatch, Kundal and Tuneer to Karna
at KarnaPrayag. KarnaPrayag hosts several temples
groups- KaalBhairov temple dedicated to Kaleshwar
in the North, Jaleshwar temple in the South and
Chandika temple & Narayan temple in the East..
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Nand Prayag: |
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the confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers,
about 21 kms from Karnaprayag, on the main route
to Badrinath. The famous Gopalji temple is
situated here. NandaPrayag hosts fair on the
occasion of Baisakhi and Janmasthami. |
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Vishnuprayag: |
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the confluence of Alaknanda and Dhauli Ganga
Rivers at 6000 feet above sea level. Joshimath is
just 12 kms from Vishnuprayag. |
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