Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra - नंदादेवी राज जात यात्रा

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Nanda Devi Temple

The "Nanda Devi Temple", one of the sacred sites in Almora District of Uttarakhand state of Kumaon region, has special religious significance. The incarnation of "Goddess Durga" is enshrined in this temple. Nanda Devi Temple is situated at an elevation of 7816 meters from Samundratal, this temple is dedicated to "Isht Devi" mother Nanda Devi of Chand dynasty. Nanda Devi is the incarnation of Mother Durga and the consort of Lord Shankar and is worshiped as the main goddess of the mountainous region. Nanda Devi is the daughter of King Dakshaprajapati of Garhwal, so all the Kumaoni and Garhwali people consider her the daughter of Parvatanchal. Many Hindus visit this temple as a religious form of pilgrimage as Nanda Devi is considered as the "destroyer of evil" and the wanderer of Kumuna. Its history is more than 1000 years old. The temple of Nanda Devi is situated on the outer slope of the Shiva temple.

The crown of stone and the stone work on the walls add to the beauty of this temple. Evidence of worship of Nanda from ancient times is found in religious texts, Upanishads and Puranas. Nanda Devi is described as one of Nav Durga. Among the Durga mentioned in the Bhavishyapurana are Mahalakshmi, Nanda, Nanda, Kshemkari, Shivduti, Mahatunda, Bhramari, Chandramandala, Revathi and Harsiddhi. The temple of Nanda Devi in Almora is one of the major temples in Uttarakhand. There are temples of Nanda Devi in Almora, Ranchula, Dangoli, Badiakot, Sorag, Karmi, Ponthig, Kapkot Tehsil, Chitala, Sarmool etc. in Kumaon. Almora has the tradition of worshiping Maa Nanda in the form of Tantra Shakti in the form of Tara Shakti. Already special tantric worship has been done by a few rulers and their family members.

Beliefs of Nanda Devi Temple

According to popular beliefs, one day the Commissioners were going towards the peak of the trail Nanda devi, then suddenly their eyes light up mysteriously on the way. On the advice (advice) of the people, he built the temple of Nandadevi in Almora and installed the idol of Nandadevi in that place, then mysteriously the light of his eyes returned. Apart from this, it is also said that King Baz Bahadur was majestic. When his forefather did not succeed during the invasion of Garhwal, King Baz Bahadur vowed that if he won the battle, he would worship Nandadevi as his goddess. After some time, during the invasion of Garhwal, she was conquered, and since then Nanda Devi is also worshiped as Isht Devi.

Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra

Nanda Devi Raj Jat is a religious visit of a Nanda Devi to be held in Uttarakhand state of India. It is one of the most famous cultural events in Uttarakhand. It is held after about 12 years. The last caste was in 2014. The next reign will be in 2026.

Raj jat or Nanda jat means journey of Raj Rajeshwari Nanda Devi. In the Garhwal region, the "Jat" (Devyatra) of the Gods and Goddesses is celebrated with great pomp. Jat means "Devyatra". Public belief is that Nanda Devi visits her maternal home in the Krishna Paksha of Bhadava in Hindi month. After a few days, he is sent off from his maternal home on the day of Ashtami. Rajajat or Nandajat Yatra is the journey of Goddess Nanda to her in-laws as an adorned savory bride. On this occasion, Nanda Devi is seated in a doli and given a traditional farewell by giving clothes, jewelery, food grains, kalewa, dooj, dowry etc.

According to folk history, Nanda devi was the Isht devi of the Katyuri dynasty of Kumaon along with the kings of Garhwal. Being a presiding deity, Nanda devi is referred to as Rajarajeshwari. Nanda devi is seen as the sister of Parvati, but in some cases, Nanda devi is considered as the form of Parvati. Prominent among many names of Nanda are Shiva, Sunanda, Shubhananda, Nandini. Being worshiped uniformly throughout Uttarakhand, the entire state of Nanda devi has been seen as a source of religious unity. The eighth century Siddha Vinayaka black stone idol of Lord Ganesha, located in Baguwasa, Narkankal of Roopkund, proves the historicity of this journey, as well as the traditional Nanda Jagari of Garhwal (who sings the saga of Nandadevi) We do. The Jatas (yatras) associated with Nandadevi are of two types. Annual Jat and Rajajat. The annual caste takes place every year in the month of August-September. Which starts from the Nanda temple in Kurud and goes to the Vedni Kund and then returns, but the Rajjaat starts from Kurud in 12 years or more. According to the belief, this historical journey of the Goddess starts from Kurud in Chamoli, from the temple of Kurud also the Dasholi and Badhon bundles leave for Rajajat. In this journey, a distance of about 250 kilometers has to be traveled from Kansuva to Homkund. During this time, dense forests have to cross rocky paths, inaccessible peaks and icy mountains. Apart from this, dolian and chhatoli from village to village are also included in this journey. From Kumaon (Kumoyu), Almoda, Katarmal and Chhatoli from Nainital join Nandajeshi and join Rajajat. From Kansuva comes Raja Chatoli, who joins Nanda Bhagwati of Kurud in Nanda Kesari, the second stop of the journey from Kansuva is Nauti. Then the journey returns to Kansuva. After this, traveling from Nauti, Sem, Koti, Bhagauti, Kulsari, Chapados, Lohajung, Vann, Bedini, Patar Nachounia to world famous Rupkund, Shila-Samudra, Homkund via Chananyanghat (Chandinyaghat), Sutol via Ghat to Nandprayag and then to Nauti. The cycle of This distance is about 280 kilometers.

This Rajjaat also includes the Chausingya Khadu (Sheep with four horns) which is born before the time of the Rajajat in the local area, in a two-sided bag placed on its back, revered ornaments, decorations and other light buffalo For the Goddess, who, after being worshiped in Homkund, departs further towards the Himalayas. People believe that Chausingya Khadu disappears further in the Bikat Himalayas and enters Kailash, the region of Nandadevi.

In the year 2000, this Rajaat got wide publicity and thousands of people from all over the country and abroad participated in it. Rajajat represents the overall culture of Uttarakhand. For this reason, on January 26, 2005, the tableau of the state of Uttarakhand was released on the Rajajat. Roopkund Mahotsav is also being organized by the Department of Tourism for the last few years. Local people have also constituted Shri Nanda devi Raj jat Samiti for the successful conduction of this yatra. Nandadevi Rajajat is organized under the auspices of this committee. According to the tradition, the yatra is announced on the day of Vasant Panchami. After this, the process of its preparations begins. In this, apart from the Nautiyal of Nauti and Kasuwar of Kasuva, along with other related parties like 14 Sayanay of Badhana, 12 Thoki Brahmins of Chandpur and other priests, the District Administration and various departments of the Central and State Government prepared the outline of the program for the journey.

... in Hindi ...

नंदा देवी मंदिर उत्तराखंड में स्थित है और यह राज जात यात्रा के महत्वपूर्ण स्थानों में से एक है। यह मंदिर नंदादेवी पर्वत के चरम शिखर पर स्थित है और उत्तराखंड के चमोली जिले में बागेश्वर जनपद के समीप है।

नंदा देवी मंदिर नंदादेवी देवी को समर्पित है, जो हिन्दू धर्म में माँ पार्वती की रूप मानी जाती है। यह मंदिर उत्तराखंड में सबसे पवित्र माना जाता है और नंदा देवी को उत्तराखंड की राजसी देवी माना जाता है।

राज जात यात्रा उत्तराखंड की प्रसिद्ध धार्मिक यात्राओं में से एक है जिसमें लोग नंदा देवी मंदिर की यात्रा करते हैं। यह यात्रा 12 साल में एक बार होती है और इसमें लोग बगलीहार गांव से शुरू होकर नंदा देवी मंदिर तक पैदल चलते हैं। यह यात्रा विशेष धार्मिक और सांस्कृतिक महत्व की रखती है और यात्रियों को नंदा देवी की कृपा और आशीर्वाद का अनुभव कराती है।

When is the Nanda devi raj jat yatra next date?

Posted : March 3, 2021 11:19 am

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