ISKCON SANKHARI

DHAM YATRA

ISKCON Sankhari: Dham Yatra – A Spiritual Journey

Embark on a transformative spiritual journey to the holy places associated with Lord Krishna's divine pastimes. Our Dham Yatra programs are designed to deepen your spiritual understanding and devotion while visiting these sacred sites.

What is Dham Yatra?

A Dham Yatra is a pilgrimage to the holy places (Dhams) connected with Lord Krishna's pastimes. These sacred sites are considered especially powerful for spiritual advancement as they carry the eternal vibrations of the Lord's divine activities.

Why Join a Dham Yatra?

Visiting these holy places in the association of devotees provides numerous spiritual benefits:

  • Purification of consciousness
  • Deepening of devotion to Lord Krishna
  • Opportunity to hear transcendental pastimes at their actual locations
  • Association with like-minded devotees
  • Break from material routine and immersion in spiritual atmosphere

Key Destinations:

Vrindavan

The most sacred place for devotees of Lord Krishna, where He performed His childhood pastimes. Key sites include:

  • ISKCON Krishna-Balaram Mandir
  • Banke Bihari Temple
  • Radha Raman Temple
  • Govardhan Hill
  • Radha Kund and Shyama Kund

Mayapur

The birthplace of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and headquarters of ISKCON. Highlights include:

  • ISKCON Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir
  • Yogapith (birthplace of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu)
  • Srivas Angan
  • Mayapur Ganges

Jagannath Puri

Home of Lord Jagannath, Baladeva and Subhadra. Important sites:

  • Jagannath Temple
  • Gundicha Temple (destination of Ratha Yatra)
  • ISKCON Puri
  • Tota Gopinath Temple

Dwarka

Lord Krishna's kingdom after leaving Vrindavan. Must-visit places:

  • Dwarkadhish Temple
  • Rukmini Temple
  • Bet Dwarka (island where Krishna lived)

Govardhan

The sacred hill lifted by Lord Krishna. Important sites:

  • Govardhan Hill parikrama path
  • Radha Kund and Shyama Kund
  • Manasi Ganga
  • Kusum Sarovar

Activities During Dham Yatra:

  • Morning and evening arati
  • Kirtan and bhajan sessions
  • Lectures on Krishna's pastimes at relevant locations
  • Prasadam distribution
  • Parikrama (circumambulation) of holy places
  • Service opportunities at temples

How to Join:

Our Dham Yatras are organized periodically throughout the year. To join:

  1. Check our upcoming events for scheduled yatras
  2. Register online or at the temple office
  3. Complete the required formalities and payments
  4. Prepare spiritually by reading about the holy places

Benefits of Dham Yatra:

  • Accelerated spiritual progress
  • Purification of sins accumulated over many lifetimes
  • Opportunity to serve holy places and deities
  • Inspiration to deepen one's spiritual practice
  • Creation of eternal spiritual memories

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