When Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned Char Dham, Shakti Peeth and Sapt Puri in his speech on National Unity Day on 31 October in Kevadiya, Gujarat, curiosity about these names increased across the country. Most people know about Char Dham and Shakti Peethas, but the question is, what are the Sapt Puris and why do they have such special importance in Hinduism?

Sapta Puriyas, where the path of liberation and salvation is found

Sapta Mokshadayini Puriyas are mentioned in Hindu scriptures. These seven cities are considered to be the places where the four paths of religion, penance, knowledge and salvation meet each other. There is a mythological belief that by living or dying in these cities, the soul attains salvation. These are the seven holy puris-

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh)

Birthplace of Lord Shri Ram. Symbol of dignity, truth and policy. This city is considered to be the biggest example of religious conduct and ideal life.

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh)

Birthplace of Lord Shri Krishna. Here the feeling of love, leela and devotion is supreme. This place is the center of the path of devotion. Where God is seen in the form of love.

Haridwar (Uttarakhand)

This city situated on the banks of Ganga is associated with penance, meditation and bathing. The tradition of Kumbh Mela has made it famous throughout the world as the gateway to salvation.

Kashi (Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh)

City of Lord Shiva. It is said that here even death becomes the path to salvation. This place is considered a center of knowledge, meditation and spiritual practice.

Kanchi (Tamil Nadu)

This ancient city of South India is dedicated to Mother Kamakshi and Lord Vishnu. It is considered to be a confluence of knowledge, scriptures and spirituality.

Avantika or Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh)

Residence of Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga. The secrets of time and karma are hidden here. Kumbh is also organized in Ujjain, which gives it equal prestige to the four Dhams.

Dwarka (Gujarat)

Capital of Lord Krishna. This city is a symbol of balance of religion, policy and duty. This is the abode towards the west which gives direction to the unity of entire India.

mention in scriptures

Detailed mention of these seven Puris is found in Garuda Purana, Vayu Purana and Skanda Purana. These cities have been called Mokshadayini Saptpuriyas, i.e. places where man can free himself from his deeds and attain spiritual peace.

Message of unity beyond religious meaning

Prime Minister Modi’s mention of these cities was not only in the religious context. Sapt Puriyas also symbolize the cultural and geographical diversity of India. From north to south and from east to west, it shows that India’s spiritual journey is linked to a single spirit. Every Puri gives a message. It shows that religion is not just worship but also a balanced way of living. Sapt Puriyas are the living history of the soul of India.

Each of these cities teaches that salvation can be found not only after death, but also in the practice of truth, love, asceticism and knowledge. When Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned these today, it was like a reminder that India’s unity does not lie in its geographical boundaries, but in the shared experiences of its faith and tradition.

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Amit shah in uttarakhand: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while participating in the ‘Uttarakhand Investment Festival’ held in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand, praised the development work of the state under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. He said that those who had ever said that the future of small states will not be bright, today the same Uttarakhand is reaching the pinnacle of development. Shah said that the All Weather Road Project was rescued by the Modi government in the Supreme Court and now it is almost complete, so that the Chardham Yatra will run throughout the year.

Amit Shah’s target on Congress
Taking a dig at the Congress, Amit Shah said, ‘When the people of Uttarakhand were struggling for the demand of the state, then the Congress lashed sticks on the agitators. Uttarakhand was formed by BJP and Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He warned the Congress leaders- ‘When the state is doing well, stop putting bones in the havan in it, otherwise those who are looking left will also disappear.’

A statement on the issue of All Weather Road
Amit Shah said that when some activists were trying to stop the All Weather Road Project, the Modi government did not allow the project to stop by sending its lawyers in the Supreme Court. As a result, this road project has now successfully reached Chardham and will soon be completely operational. Due to this, tourists will be able to come to Uttarakhand for twelve months.

Mentioned the sacred sites of Uttarakhand
Referring to the spiritual importance of Uttarakhand, Shah said – ‘This is the land where one Jyotirlinga, three Shaktipeeth, Char Dham, Panch Kedar, Panch Kedar, Panch Prayag and Sapt Badri are located. No one can stop the development of such a state, whose part is full of faith.

Poor welfare and infrastructure development together
Speaking on the achievements of the Modi government, Amit Shah said- ‘Earlier it was said that if the infrastructure and industry developed, then the poor cannot be good, but Modi ji broke this myth.’ He said that the Modi government took 25 crore people out of the poverty line and run dozens of poor welfare schemes.

Investment of more than one lakh crores came in Uttarakhand
The Home Minister said that despite being a hill state, more than Rs 1 lakh crore has been invested in Uttarakhand due to the efforts of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.
Out of the MoU of Rs 3.56 lakh crore at the Global Investment Summit of 2023, investment of 1 lakh crore has been landed on the land. In Rudrapur, five inaugurations of Rs 1,271 crore and 14 foundation stones were done today.

Comparison of Atal and Modi’s tenure
Shah said, ‘Atal ji created three new states like Uttarakhand, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh and Modi ji worked to grooming them.’ ‘When Atal ji went, India was the 11th largest economy, and Modi ji has made India the fourth largest economy in the world.’ ‘By 2027, we will show as the third largest economy – you should write it.’

Uttarakhand is a wonderful confluence of culture and nature
Amit Shah said that the rivers of Uttarakhand give half India, drinking water, water for irrigation and life. The saints and Mahatma here have been protecting and developing culture for thousands of years on the banks of the Ganges. Uttarakhand has a unique confluence of nature and culture, which makes it special.

Char dham yatra 2025: Char Dham Yatra has great importance in Hinduism. All the people who believe in Hinduism have a dream that they must visit Char Dham at least once in their life. Every year the journey from Yamunotri to Char Dham begins in Uttarakhand. Which is going to start in just a few days. After Yamunotri, there is a second stop of Gangotri, while the third stop is Kedarnath Dham and the fourth and last is Badrinath Dham. Every year lakhs of devotees visit Char Dham. If you too are planning to go on a trip to Char Dham this year. So let’s tell you. When will the doors of which dham open?

Yamunotri-Gangotri doors will open from this date

Every year the journey of Char Dham starts from Yamunotri. This year, this journey will start on 30 April 2025. That is, the doors of Yamunotri will be opened on 30 April. Akshaya Tritiya is also a sacred opportunity on this day. Yamunotri’s doors will be opened on 30 April 2025 at 10.30 am. Along with this, the doors of Gangotri will also be opened on 30 April 2025.

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Badrinath and Kedarnath doors will open on this day

Apart from this, the doors of Badrinath and Kedarnath will be opened at the distance of a few days, not together. According to the information received by the Badrinath-Kedarnath temple committee, the doors of Kedarnath will be opened on 2 May 2025 at 7 am. So the doors of Badrinath Dham will be opened for devotees on 4 May.

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Registration will have to be done in advance for travel

If you want to go for Char Dham Yatra. So it is necessary to get registered in advance. You can register both online and offline methods. For online registration, you have to visit the official website of Uttarakhand Tourism Development Council or Char Dham e-portal.

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Apart from this, for offline registration, the mobile app of the State Tourism Department. Or you will have to go to the centers set up for offline registration. You will have to submit some important documents with the registration form. Along with this, registration fees will have to be paid. After this, you have to keep the slip given after registration.

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