Manimahesh Yatra Rakshabandhan Snan 2018

Manimahesh Yatra Rakshabandhan Snan is held on the day of Rakshabandhan every year. 2018 will be held on Sunday, August 26, 2018. Rakshandhan Snan holds imense importance as it is one of the very auspicious day in Hindu religion. Every year regardless of official period of Manimahesh Yatra it is also considered auspicious to take holy bath in Manimahesh lake on religiously important days of hinduism like Puranmashi, Shivratri, Rakshabandhan, Ganesha Chaturthi etc. Pilgrimage to Lord Shiva in himalayas is considered one of most important pilgrimages in India. Devotees of Lord Shiva travel several miles to go for yatra to Manimahesh, Amarnath, Kedarnath, Badrinath etc. The most famous and ancient sacred books of India, The Holy Vedas ; Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda, Atharva Veda explain existence of Lord Shiva from the begining of the time.  Manimahesh Yatra from Bharmour takes about 3-4 days but pilgrims can also travel to Manimahesh in 2 Days. Locals, who are used to trek in high altitudes often go and return from Bharmour to Manimahesh in single day.

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