What is Nanda Devi Raj jat yatra?
Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra also popular as Himalayan Mahakumbh is a grand yatra which goes on for weeks. In this yatra devotee of Garhwal and Kumaon region of the Uttarakhand state and people from various parts of India in large number take part. When and Where Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra is celebrated?
What is the tradition of Nanda Raj Jaat in Johar Valley?
Though in the Johar Valley region, there is no tradition of Nanda Raj Jaat but the worship, dance and the ritual of collecting Bramhakamal (it is called Kaul Kamphu) is part of Nanda festivals.
Why do devotees cover the whole Raj Jaat Yatra barefoot?
But nothing stops the spiritual love for Nanda Devi. It is the high devotional spirit among the devotees that make them cover the whole yatra barefoot. Nanda Devi Raj Jaat Yatra is a significant yatra that depicts the emotional journey of a married woman leaving her paternal home after marriage.
How many halting places are there in Raj Jaat Yatra?
There are 19 halting places during the yatra. Nanda Devi Raj Jaat Yatra is one of the toughest pilgrimages as yatra involves trek over forests, glaciers, high altitude meadows, rugged mountain areas and crossing rivers. But nothing stops the spiritual love for Nanda Devi.