Brahmakpal, Badrinath
Brahma Kapal Significance: Badrinath Dham has special significance in Hinduism. This Dham is considered to be one of the four dhams and every year lakhs of devotees arrive here to visit. A place called ‘Brahmakpal’ located in Badrinath Dham is considered very sacred and powerful. It is believed that here Lord Shiva got freedom from the sin of Brahmana. Let us know about the importance of this place and that mythological story related to it.
Sin of Brahmana and punishment of Shiva
According to mythology, once there was a dispute between Lord Shiva and Lord Brahma about the superiority. During this dispute, Lord Shiva cut off one of the five ends of Brahma. For this work, he felt a severe sin of Brahmana. Part of the severed head, called ‘Kapal’, clung to Lord Shiva’s hand and had to wander for many years to get rid of this sin. During this journey, they went to many holy places, but the skulls did not leave their hands.
Badrinath’s Brahmakpal and Shiva’s liberation
Finally, when Lord Shiva reached the holy abode of Badrinath, the Brahma skull fell on his own hand. This is the same place which is today known as Brahma Kapal. It was only after this incident that he got freedom from the sin of Brahmana. Since then it is believed that this place is so sacred that any religious ritual or shraddha performed here leads to salvation.
The salvation of ancestors and the importance of Brahmakpal
Brahmakapal has special significance of performing Shraddha Karma for the ancestors. It is believed that if a person performs pindadan here for the peace of the soul of his late ancestors, then he gets freedom from the cycle of birth and death forever. For this reason, people from every corner of the country come here with a wish to give salvation to their ancestors. It is said that Lord Brahma himself is present at this place. Therefore, every Shraddha Karma performed here is directly accepted by them. This place is also considered the most effective center of “Pitra Dosha” prevention. It is believed that all the problems related to Pitra dosha go away and there is happiness and peace in the family.
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