Cameron Trading Post:
Established in 1916, this place offers one stop for shopping, dining, resting and fueling. From t-shirts and trinkets to fine Native American jewelry, pottery, basketry, this location offers a little respite to your weary shoulders. This location houses a gas station and Cameron Post Office.
Landmark: Forever Marilyn Sculpture
Sculptor: Seward Johnson
Interesting Facts: 26-foot tall, 24,000-pound monumental sculpture created with stainless steel and aluminum
Year: 2011
City: Palm Springs
State: California
Country: USA
Landmark: Baps Swaminarayan Temple
Religion: Hinduism
Architecture: Unique blend of traditional Indian architecture and
the state-of-the-art engineering modern construction
Interesting Facts: The complex is the first earthquake-proof Mandir in the world.
City & State: Chino Hills, California
Country: USA
Address: 15100 Fairfield Ranch Rd.
Chino Hills, CA 91709 USA
On the banks of the Alakananda River is the famous Brahma Kapal Ghat, where Hindus perform rituals for their departed dear ones and by doing so, it is beleived the departed souls get liberation from the cycle of birth and death. The ritual uses pind as the symbolic offering to the ancestors. A Tarpan is usually performed along the riverside or a flowing water body. Pinddan Tarpan contains rice balls with sesame seeds and water.
It was believed that Lord Shiva got his curse lifted and got his salvation here at Brahma Kapal after committing a Brahma sin. Hindu devotees take a dip in the river or bathe in it because Hindu belief states that doing so one cleanses his or her worldly sins.
Please watch our video on our visit to Brahmakapal:
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Trail Name: Janki Chatti – Yamunotri Trail
Location: Uttarakhand, India
Type: Out & back
Distance: 8.39 mi
Elevation Gain: 2,812 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Landmark: Omkareshwar Temple
Religion: Hinduism
Architecture: 9th Century AD group of Temples
Interesting Facts: Shrines for each Navagraha &
State: Uttarakhand
Country: India
Address: Near Guptakashi in Ukimat
Landmark: Triyuginarayan Temple
Religion: Hinduism
Architecture: 9th Century AD group of Temples
Interesting Facts: Anand Dhuni from the times of divine marriage between Lord Siva and Goddess Parvati and four sacred kunds
State: Uttarakhand
Country: India
Address: Rudraprayag District
Landmark: Narayan Koti Temple
Religion: Hinduism
Architecture: 9th Century AD group of Temples
Interesting Facts: Shrines for each Navagraha &
State: Uttarakhand
Country: India
Address: Near Guptakashi
